Sr APC Engineer
WhiteCrow
- Sydney, NSW
- $200,000-250,000 per year
- Permanent
- Full-time
- As the successful candidate you will be required to perform the following: Streamline APC objectives with corporate objectives and develop programs, best practices, and monitor KPIs to improve APC and economic performance.
- Analyze data from various sources, such as process variables, instrumentation, and control systems, to identify opportunities for improvement. Develop inferential (linear and non-linear) to improve refinery operations, efficiency and reduce costs.
- Implement APC strategies, perform feasibility studies and establish new business cases to optimize refinery operations and maximize the yield of desired products. Conduct pilots and evaluate new APC technologies such as Real-Time optimization, Machine Learning, and AI to contribute to yield improvement.
- Analyze chronicle problems and debottleneck complex APC to improve process operations and economic benefits.
- Provide subject matter expertise to operating facilities Operations, Maintenance, and Engineering teams by consulting, provide awareness sessions, and participating and leading technical exchanges and conferences.
- Lead technical sessions such as the design review, model review, and commissioning.
- Perform periodic assessments and evaluations to assess the performance and effectiveness of real-time optimization solutions.
- Work closely with the optimization team (Real Time optimization engineers, Simulation engineers and automation engineers and ensure optimization requirements are met. Lead pre-and post-performance baseline evaluation for APC technologies.
- Monitor economic benefit Key performance indicators and provide recommendations. Review standards and General Instructions on behalf of the GME departments and act as leading SME.
- You must hold a bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related field.
- You should have a minimum of 10 years’ experience in APC. You should be able to demonstrate expertise in APC, control systems, and OPC communication.
- A comprehensive understanding of refinery economics, mass and energy balances is essential.
- Familiarity with international standards and specifications for advanced process control.
- Exceptional analytical and troubleshooting skills in the field of advanced process control. Strong leadership skills to effectively manage technical discussions and guide technical teams. Working knowledge of oil/gas-related plant processes.