Advanced Process Control (APC) Engineer

ANDRITZ; Richmond; Hybrid; CAD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Company-matched retirement plan

Health Spending Account

Job summary

ANDRITZ in Richmond, BC is seeking an Advanced Process Control (APC) Engineer to collaborate with project teams on optimizing industrial processes through advanced automation and data analytics.

You will design APC solutions, validate strategies with simulations, and support commissioning and startup of optimization applications, with a strong emphasis on teamwork and safety.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a listed engineering field.
• EGBC registration or eligibility.
• Minimum 5 years in automation design, PLC programming, control system configuration, and troubleshooting/advanced process control.
• Mining/mineral processing experience is a plus.
• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally (20-30%).
• Legally eligible to work in Canada.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate operating processes to identify improvement opportunities.
• Design APC solutions and implement control strategies to optimize performance.
• Use first-principles models and simulations to validate new controls.
• Analyze plant data to build empirical dynamic models.
• Tune multivariable predictive controllers.
• Support commissioning and startup of optimization applications.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Team collaboration

Verbal communication

Written communication

Analytical thinking

Education

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

EGBC registration eligible/registered

Tools

Python

R

SQL

Job description

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