Principal IT Pillar Specialist

Job Overview:

The Principal IT Pillar Specialist is responsible for interpreting internal or external business issues and recommending best practices. They will be tasked with solving complex IT Pillar-related problems and will work independently with minimal guidance. They may be responsible for leading functional teams or projects and are regarded as a specialist in the field of IT Pillar. As such, they must have in-depth expertise in the IT Pillar as well as broad knowledge of the IT Pillar discipline within the Information Technology function.

The AVEVA E3D Administrator is a key technical role responsible for the implementation, configuration, and ongoing maintenance of AVEVA E3D software within the organization. The role requires strong expertise in PML and .NET, with hands-on experience in AVEVA Engineering considered an advantage.

Key Tasks and Responsibilities:

• Project Setup & Administration
  • Configure and maintain AVEVA E3D projects, including database structures, access control, and user management
  • Global Administration of Aveva E3D, which includes setting up satellite databases, managing global communications, and handling data extracts
  • Establish and enforce project-specific procedures and company standards for E3D usage
• Technical Expertise
  • Demonstrate comprehensive knowledge of AVEVA E3D, Paragon, PML, CATS, SPECS, and related modules
  • Perform system customization, macro development, and automation using PML and .NET to optimize productivity and workflow efficiency
  • Manage integration workflows for 3D model export/import with fabrication and engineering analysis tools
  • Creation of Catalogues for all disciplines, as per vendor data, by taking into account various aspects and attention to detailing
  • Pipe, Tray & HVAC Support configuration/customization as per project requirements
  • Customization of various reports to cater to project requirements & Fabrication requests
  • Set up the clash management and run clash reports
• User Support & Training
  • Provide end-user training on system usage and customizations
  • Collaborate with discipline leads to capture requirements and ensure timely, quality deliverables
• Quality Assurance & Troubleshooting
  • Conduct routine model audits, data verification, and compliance checks
  • Troubleshoot technical issues and coordinate resolutions promptly
• Deliverables & Reporting
  • Generate reports from E3D models for layout and material groups
  • Configure ISODRAFT for isometric generation per project and client specifications
  • Configure (including troubleshooting) and extract key deliverables like Material Take Off (MTO), piping isometrics, equipment lists, line lists, weight reports, etc
  • Setup & configure drawing styles & rulesets for extraction of various types of 2D drawings for various disciplines
  • Maintain NAVISWORKS model review files and ensure accessibility for all disciplines.

Essential Qualifications and Education:

• Strong proficiency in AVEVA E3D Engineering administration, including project setup and customization
• Advanced knowledge of PML (including PML-2 object-oriented programming) and .NET
• Minimum 10 years’ experience in E3D Administration
• Good understanding of engineering principles, design processes, and data management practices to achieve project execution goals
• Excellent communication skills to collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams and clients
• Ability to manage multiple tasks, prioritize effectively, and work independently
• Familiarity with industry standards and regulations related to engineering data management
• Hands-on experience with Aveva Engineering and Aveva Integration Services is considered an advantage
• Knowledge of Aveva Unified Engineering and Spectrum is desirable