Advanced Process Control (APC) Engineer

Andritz AG; Richmond; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hybrid work model

Job summary

ANDRITZ AG has an immediate opportunity for an Advanced Process Control (APC) Engineer located in Richmond, BC. The APC Engineer will collaborate with project teams to optimize industrial processes using advanced automation, digitalization, and process control technologies, including model predictive control and data analytics.

Responsibilities include designing APC solutions, validating strategies with first principles models, and supporting commissioning and start-up.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Experience in the mining/mineral processing industry an asset.
• 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%.

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.

Skills

Automation design

PLC programming

Control systems

Troubleshooting

Python

R

SQL

Communication

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in electrical, mechatronic, computer, chemical, engineering physics, or mining engineering

Tools

None

Job description

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Job title: Advanced Process Control (APC) Engineer

Job family: Engineering

Business area: Environment & Energy

Contract location: Richmond, British Columbia, CA

Location type: Location Flexible

Contract type: Permanent

Every day, ANDRITZ continues to deliver successful innovative solutions to our customers globally. Why are we so successful? Because we are passionate and love what we do! We are at the forefront of future engineering technologies, with solutions that ensure the success of our clients in key industries that are shaping the future of the world we live in.

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.

What You Will Be Doing

Here’s an overview of your responsibilities and how you can leverage your expertise:

• 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

What We Have to Offer

In exchange for your commitment, we offer the following:

• A dynamic and innovative work environment where your expertise and ideas are valued
• Financial support for professional development and certifications
• Compensation that increases with capability and expertise and a comprehensive benefits package, including company-matched retirement plan and a Health Spending Account
• Paid maternity and parental leave program to support employees during this significant and exciting life event
• Competitive paid-time-off policies that includes vacation, paid holidays, and sick days
• A positive and collaborative culture that focuses on our core values and behaviors
• Flexible hybrid work model with a blend of in-office and remote work
• Regular company events and social activities to foster camaraderie

What We’re Looking For

When selecting candidates, we will be looking for the following essential skills, abilities, and experience:

• 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
• Experience in the mining/mineral processing industry an asset
• 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%

Other valued, but non-essential skills, abilities, and experience include:

• Knowledge of predictive control theory and experience with an industrial APC platform
• Simulation of industrial processes
• Proficiency with Python, R, and SQL
• Instrumentation and electrical troubleshooting
• Commissioning, construction, and start-up experience

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or disability.