Job title: OS PI Engineer (Saudi National)
Job type: Permanent
Emp type: Full-time
Location: Al Khobar, Saudi Arabia
Job published: 2026-03-30
Job ID: 43930
Contact name: Hannah Casserley
Contact email: hannah@pinkcamel.ae

Job Description

We are looking for an OSI PI Engineer (Saudi National) for an Automation Machinery Manufacturing company based in Riyadh.

 

Location – Al Khobar, Saudi Arabia

Salary – 15,000 SAR/month

 

Qualifications & Experience:

  • Saudi National (in line with nationalization initiatives).
  • 3–5+ years of experience with OSIsoft PI Systems (development, integration, deployment).
  • Proven experience with PI Asset Framework (AF) modeling.
  • OSIsoft PI Certification required (accreditation preferred).
  • Strong experience in PI System administration and troubleshooting.
  • Experience with PI Integrator technologies (preferred).
  • Knowledge of PI System security implementation and best practices.
  • Hands-on experience with PI modules including PI AF, PI Vision, Event Frames, Notifications, PI SDK, and AF SDK.
  • Understanding of industrial environments (Oil & Gas, Petrochemical, Utilities, Manufacturing).
  • Familiarity with IT/OT integration and industrial processes.
  • Knowledge of networking, protocols, and infrastructure architectures.
  • Experience with virtual environments (e.g., VMware, Hyper-V) is an advantage.
  • Strong communication skills with the ability to engage stakeholders at all levels.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Administer, maintain, and optimize the OSI PI System environment
  • Configure and manage PI Asset Framework (AF), Event Frames, Notifications, and system hierarchies
  • Integrate PI System with business applications and enterprise systems
  • Monitor system performance, troubleshoot issues, and implement upgrades/patches
  • Ensure system security, compliance, and best practice deployment standards
  • Develop dashboards, reports, and KPI visualizations using PI tools
  • Design and deploy analytics, data models, and reporting solutions
  • Build and maintain plant models within the PI AF structure
  • Document system architecture, configurations, and operational procedures
  • Support PI Data Historian and related technologies (PI Vision, PI Web Services, PI SDK, AF SDK, etc.)
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams across IT and OT environments
  • Support client engagements, including site visits, system rollouts, and stakeholder communication 

 

About the role:

We are seeking for an experienced OSI PI Engineer (Saudi National) to support and deliver Industrial Digitalization initiatives across sectors including Oil & Gas, Petrochemicals, Utilities, and Manufacturing. This role will play a critical part in enabling data-driven decision-making by designing, implementing, and optimizing Industrial Data Management solutions using the OSI PI System. You will work on high-impact projects that enhance operational visibility, improve efficiency, and unlock the full value of industrial data.