GE Proficy Engineer

Responsibilities

• Assess existing GE Proficy infrastructure and develop a comprehensive migration plan.
• Lead the team for end-to-end migration and support post migration.
• Perform upgrades and migrations of Kepware, GE iHistorian, and Plant Application and related modules to the latest supported versions.
• Demonstrate good knowledge in GE Proficy Plant Model Configuration and debug logs; understand all services involved in GE Plant Apps.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure system compatibility and data integrity during migration.
• Design and implement system architecture changes for scalability and performance improvements.
• Develop testing protocols, validation plans, and rollback procedures.
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to data flows, communication protocols (OPC, MQTT, Modbus, etc.), and visualization tools.
• Maintain detailed project documentation including system configurations, migration logs, and user guides.
• Provide on-call support during go-live periods and occasional after-hours or weekend work during cutover/migration phases.

Requirements

• 7+ years of experience with GE Proficy suite (Kepware, Historian, Plant Applications).
• Proven experience with Historian data migration, Plant Application upgrades, and industrial automation systems.
• Familiarity with industrial communication protocols (OPC DA/UA, Modbus, etc.).
• Experience with Windows Server environments, SQL Server, virtualization (VMware/Hyper-V), and backup strategies.
• Strong troubleshooting and diagnostic skills.
• Knowledge of SQL scripting is mandatory; programming (VBScript, PowerShell) is a plus.

Skills

• GE Proficy Suite (Kepware, Historian, Plant Applications)
• SQL scripting
• Industrial Protocols (OPC, Modbus, MQTT)
• Windows Server
• VMware/Hyper-V

Benefits

• Discretionary Annual Incentive
• Comprehensive Medical Coverage: Medical & Health, Dental & Vision, Disability Planning & Insurance, Pet Insurance Plans
• Family Support: Maternal & Parental Leaves
• Insurance Options: Auto & Home Insurance, Identity Theft Protection
• Convenience & Professional Growth: Commuter Benefits & Certification & Training Reimbursement
• Time Off: Vacation, Time Off, Sick Leave & Holidays
• Legal & Financial Assistance: Legal Assistance, 401K Plan, Performance Bonus, College Fund, Student Loan Refinancing

Pay

$100,000–$140,000 a year