Advanced Process Control (APC) Engineer

ANDRITZ AG • Richmond, CA

25d • Hybrid

About The Position

ANDRITZ has an immediate opportunity for an Advanced Process Control (APC) Engineer located in Richmond, BC. The APC Engineer will work collaboratively with our project teams to deliver exceptional value through the optimization of our customers’ industrial processes by design and application of various advanced automation, digitalization, and process control technologies, including: model predictive control, machine learning and data analytics, expert systems, digital twins, and dynamic process simulation.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical, mechatronic, computer, chemical, engineering physics, or mining engineering
• Registered, or eligible for immediate registration with EGBC
• Minimum of five (5) years’ experience in automation design, configuration, PLC programming, control system configuration, and troubleshooting and/or advanced process control
• Resourceful, self-managed, and goal driven but still able to work effectively in a team
• Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
• Legally authorized to work in Canada
• Ability and willingness to travel to domestic and international locations is a must. Travel is anticipated to be 20-30%

Nice To Haves

• Experience in the mining/mineral processing industry an asset
• Knowledge of predictive control theory and experience with an industrial APC platform
• Simulation of industrial processes
• Proficiency with Python, R, and SQL
• Consulting engineering experience
• Instrumentation and electrical troubleshooting
• Commissioning, construction, and start-up experience

Responsibilities

• Evaluate operating processes to identify areas for potential improvement
• Design APC solutions, including control strategies, and implement our technologies to optimize process performance
• Use simulation with first principles models to validate and benchmark new control strategies
• Collect and analyze engineering and operational plant data to build empirical dynamic process models
• Configure and tune multivariable predictive controller loops parameters
• Work with control room operators and process and instrument engineers to complete commissioning and control response tests
• Provide commissioning and start-up support for the completed optimization applications
• Set up and execute controller simulation and acceptance testing for large scope optimization projects

Benefits

• Financial support for professional development and certifications
• Compensation that increases with capability and expertise
• Company-matched retirement plan
• Health Spending Account
• Paid maternity and parental leave program
• Competitive paid-time-off policies that includes vacation, paid holidays, and sick days
• Flexible hybrid work model with a blend of in-office and remote work
• Regular company events and social activities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior