IT Operations Data Historian Administrator

JOB SUMMARY

This position is eligible for remote work in one of the following states: Arkansas, Colorado, Georgia, Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, Louisiana, Minnesota, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, New Mexico, North Dakota, Oklahoma, South Dakota, Texas, Wisconsin, or Wyoming. This position will require some travel for office meetings, as needed, to our corporate office in Tulsa, OK.

Job Profile Summary
We are seeking a skilled and detail-oriented IT Operations Data Historian Administrator to support, maintain, and optimize enterprise data historian systems that collect, store, and analyze time-series operational data. This role is critical in ensuring data integrity, system reliability, and performance across industrial and IT operational environments.
 

The ideal candidate will have experience with data historian platforms (e.g., OSIsoft PI, AVEVA Historian, Ignition, or similar), strong IT operations knowledge, and a proactive approach to troubleshooting, system tuning, and data governance.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

• Administer and maintain data historian platforms, ensuring high availability and optimal performance

• Monitor system health, storage utilization, and data collection processes

• Perform upgrades, patches, and system backups/recovery activities

• Manage interfaces, connectors, and data ingestion pipelines

• Ensure accuracy, consistency, and completeness of time-series data

• Configure data tags, compression, and retention policies

• Troubleshoot data gaps, latency, and integrity issues

• Implement data governance and security best practices

• Support real-time and batch data flows across systems

• Collaborate with IT, engineering, and operations teams to deliver data solutions

• Assist users with data access, reporting tools, and visualization platforms

• Analyze system performance and recommend improvements

• Optimize queries, data retrieval, and storage strategies

• Identify opportunities for automation and efficiency gains

• Maintain technical documentation for system configurations, procedures, and standards

• Provide training and support for end users and technical teams

• Develop best practices and operational playbooks

Education

• Bachelor's Degree in MIS, computer science, mathematics, or other related field, or an equivalent combination of formal education and the following job related experience  

Work Experience

• Hands-on experience with data historian platforms (e.g., OSIsoft PI, AVEVA/Wonderware Historian, Ignition)

• Strong understanding of time-series data, data collection, and industrial protocols (OPC, MQTT, Modbus, etc.)

• Experience with Windows Server environments and system administration

• Knowledge of networking fundamentals (DNS, TCP/IP, firewalls)

• Proficiency in scripting or querying (PowerShell, SQL, Python preferred)

• Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Skills in: use and function of office equipment including computers and applicable software

• Ability to: apply math, algebra, and statistical methods.

• Ability to: interact, advise and communicate effectively

• Ability to: develop information, conduct meetings and make presentations

• Ability to: read and write fluently in English

• Ability to: communicate and/or exchange information or instruction; conduct oral presentations and/or meetings

Licenses and Certifications

• None required

Strength Factor Rating - Physical Demands/Requirements

• Sedentary Work - Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally (Occasionally: activity or condition exists up to 1/3 of the time) and/or a negligible amount of force frequently (Frequently: activity or condition exists from 1/3 to 2/3 of the time) to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time, but may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally and all other sedentary criteria are met.

Strength Factor Description - Physical Demands/Requirements

• Standing: Remaining on one's feet in an upright position at a work station without moving about (Occasionally)

• Walking: Moving about on foot (Frequently)

• Sitting: Remaining in a seated position (Constantly)

• Lifting: Raising or lowering an object from one level to another (includes upward pulling) (Occasionally)

• Carrying: Transporting an object, usually holding it in the hands or arms, or on the shoulder (Occasionally)

• Pushing: Exerting force upon an object so that the object moves away from the force (Occasionally)

• Pulling: Exerting force upon an object so that the object moves toward the force (includes jerking) (Occasionally)

• Climbing: Ladders, Stairs (Occasionally)

• Balancing: Maintaining body equilibrium to prevent falling (Occasionally)

• Stooping: Bending the body downward and forward by bending the spine at the waist (Occasionally)

• Kneeling: Bending the legs at the knees to come to rest on the knee or knees (Occasionally)

• Crouching: Bending the body downward and forward by bending the legs and spine (Occasionally)

• Crawling: Moving about on the hands and arms in any direction (Occasionally)

• Reaching: Extending hands and arms in any direction (Constantly)

• Handling: Seizing, holding, grasping, turning or otherwise working with the hand or hands (Manual Dexterity) (Constantly)

• Fingering: Picking, pinching or otherwise working with the fingers primarily (Finger Dexterity) (Constantly)

• Feeling: Perceiving such attributes of objects/materials as size, shape, temperature, texture, movement or pulsation by receptors in the skin, particularly those of the finger tips (Constantly)

• Talking: Expressing or exchanging ideas/information by means of the spoken word (Frequently)

• Hearing: Perceiving the nature of sound by the ear (Frequently)

• Tasting/Smelling: (Occasionally)

• Near Vision: Clarity of vision at 20 inches or less (Constantly)

• Far Vision: Clarity of vision at 20 feet for more (Frequently)

• Depth Perception: Three-dimensional vision; ability to judge distances and spatial relationships so as to see objects where and as they actually are (Frequently)

• Vision: Color - The ability to identify and distinguish colors (Constantly)

Working Conditions/Environment

• Employee is subject to inside environmental conditions

Working Conditions

• Well lighted, climate controlled areas (Constantly)

• Frequent repetitive motion (Constantly)

• CRT (Computer Monitor(s)) (Constantly)

Travel

• Some travel may be required

Driving

• Based on assigned tasks, employee may be assigned a company vehicle requiring the applicable driver's license

ONEOK is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, age, religion, creed, national origin, gender identity, disability, military/veteran status, genetic information or any other categories protected by applicable law.

The job description is not intended to be a complete list of all responsibilities, duties or skills required for the job and is subject to review and change at any time, with or without notice, in accordance with the needs of ONEOK.

ONEOK is committed to making our workplace accessible to individuals with disabilities and will provide reasonable accommodations, upon request, for individuals to participate in the application and hiring process. To request an accommodation email [email protected] or call 1-855-663-6547​.

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