Advance Process Control Specialist

Square One Resources; England; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading resource solutions provider in the UK is seeking an Advance Process Control SME to enhance productivity and energy efficiency within the pulp and paper industry. The role involves implementing process optimization strategies and collaborating with IT and process teams. Candidates should have substantial experience in process control with a degree in a relevant field. This position offers a negotiable salary depending on experience and may require European travel.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in process control within pulp & paper, chemicals, or process manufacturing sectors.
• Proven experience with APC platforms and DCS systems.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deploy Advanced Process Control applications.
• Analyze process data to identify inefficiencies.
• Provide technical expertise and support.
• Collaborate with process and IT teams to align APC systems.

Skills

Process control expertise

Statistical analysis

AI/ML-based tools

Training and mentorship

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Chemical Engineering

Degree in Instrumentation

Degree in Control Systems

Degree in Process Automation

Tools

Aspen DMCplus

Honeywell Profit Controller

Yokogawa APC

ABB APC

Job description

Job Title: Advance Process Control SME
Location: UK (European travel required)
Salary/Rate: Negotiable depending on experience
Start Date: November 2025
Job Type: 12 Month contract (Inside IR35)

Introduction:

We are looking for an APC (Advance Process Control) Subject Matter Expert (SME) with deep technical expertise in process control systems, optimization, and performance improvement within the pulp and paper industry. The APC SME will lead the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of advanced process control solutions to enhance productivity, quality, and energy efficiency across multiple production lines (e.g., pulp mills, recovery boilers, paper machines, and bleaching processes).

Key Responsibilities:

1. APC Strategy & Implementation
   • Develop, configure, and deploy Advanced Process Control (APC) applications to optimize production, energy usage, and process stability.
   • Integrate APC solutions with DCS, PLC, and MES systems.
2. Process Optimization
   • Analyse process data using statistical and AI/ML-based tools to identify process inefficiencies.
   • Implement and fine‑tune soft sensors, inferential models, and control algorithms for critical parameters (e.g., consistency, brightness, moisture, basis weight).
3. Technical Expertise & Support
   • Serve as the subject matter expert for APC‑related technologies, tools, and best practices.
   • Provide training and mentorship to plant engineers and control room operators.
4. Collaboration & Governance
   • Partner with process, IT, and data analytics teams to ensure APC systems align with digital manufacturing goals.
   • Establish KPIs and governance frameworks for APC performance monitoring.

Required Skills/Experience:

• Bachelors or Masters degree in Chemical Engineering, Instrumentation, Control Systems, or Process Automation.
• Extesnive experience in process control within the pulp & paper, chemicals, or process manufacturing sector.
• Proven experience with APC platforms (e.g., Aspen DMCplus, Honeywell Profit Controller, Yokogawa APC, ABB, or equivalent).
• Strong understanding of DCS systems (ABB, Honeywell, Emerson, or Siemens).

If you are interested in this opportunity, please apply now with your updated CV in Microsoft Word/PDF format.