AI Optimization Engineer

CEU Carbon Engineering ULC; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

CEU Carbon Engineering ULC is seeking an experienced AI Optimization Engineer to join our Applied AI Center of Excellence in Houston, Texas. In this role, you will leverage advanced optimization and machine learning techniques to build and improve decision systems.

The ideal candidate will have a Master’s degree in Engineering or Applied Mathematics, strong knowledge of optimization methods, and proficiency in Python. You will work closely with team members and experts to identify relevant data and present findings clearly.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Engineering, Applied Mathematics, or related field.
• Strong knowledge of optimization methods, including dynamic, parametric, and non-parametric approaches.
• Experience designing and implementing advanced control techniques such as Model Predictive Control (MPC).
• Knowledgeable in system identification and state estimation methods such as Kalman filtering.
• Proficient in Python and familiar with Git version control.

Responsibilities

• Apply advanced optimization, AI, and machine learning techniques to improve decision systems.
• Collaborate with experts to select relevant sources of information.
• Identify and leverage available data for optimal solutions.
• Present findings clearly and concisely to stakeholders.

Skills

Optimization methods

Dynamic system modeling

Control techniques

Machine learning

Python

Git version control

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Time management

Education

Master’s degree in Engineering or Applied Mathematics

Tools

AWS

Docker

Kubernetes

Job description

AI Optimization Engineer page is loaded## AI Optimization EngineerApplylocations: Houston, Texastime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Yesterdayjob requisition id: JR101993Oxy produces, markets and transports oil and natural gas to maximize value and provide resources fundamental to life. The company leverages its global leadership in carbon management to advance lower-carbon technologies and products. Headquartered in Houston, Oxy primarily operates in the United States, Middle East and North Africa. To learn more, visit OxyOxy strives to attract and retain talented employees by investing in their professional development and providing rewarding opportunities for personal growth. Our goal is to meet the highest employer standards by ensuring the health and safety of our employees, protecting the environment and positively impacting our communities where we do business.We are looking for an experienced and innovative leader to fill the position of **AI Optimization Engineer** within our Applied **AI Center of Excellence** group based in **Houston, TX.****Essential Job Responsibilities*** Apply advanced continuous and combinatorial optimization, control, artificial intelligence, machine learning, and algorithmic techniques to build, maintain, and improve on decision systems/processes.* Collaborate with subject matter experts to select the relevant sources of information and formulate the right questions and problems.* Identify what data is available and relevant, leveraging and creating data input and output pipelines and application programming interfaces (APIs).* Provide feasible and real-life practical solutions, and demonstrate the scientific qualities: clarity, accuracy, precision, relevance, depth, breadth, logic, significance, and fairness.* Present and depict the rationale of findings in easy-to-understand terms for the business.* Present back results that contradict common belief, if needed.**Qualifications:*** Master’s degree in Engineering, Applied Mathematics, or a related field.* Strong knowledge of optimization methods, including dynamic, parametric, and non-parametric approaches* Experience in dynamic and/or static system modeling.* Experience designing and implementing advanced control techniques such as Model Predictive Control (MPC), and adaptive control.* Knowledgeable in system identification and state estimation methods such as Kalman filtering and Moving Horizon Estimation (MHE)* Knowledgeable in machine learning concepts and their application to modeling, optimization, or control problems* Proficient in Python* Experience with Git version control* Possession of excellent oral and written communication skills.* Effective team player who takes an active role in team responsibilities.* Strong time management skills.* Ability to work with minimum of supervision.**Additional Qualifications:*** Knowledge of the oil and gas industry.* Familiarity with AWS or similar cloud platforms.* Familiarity with Docker for containerization and Kubernetes for orchestration.Occidental does not offer sponsorship of employment-based nonimmigrant visa petitions for this role.Recruitment Fraud It has come to our attention various individuals and/or organizations are contacting people falsely pretending to recruit on behalf of Oxy. Please be aware that these recruiting scams and communications do not originate nor are they associated with our recruitment process. All Oxy job postings and offers will require a completed application through our company website. Oxy does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruiting process. We will never: • Ask you to pay for applications, interviews, meetings, processing, training or for any other fees • Use recruiting or placement agencies that charge candidates an advance fee of any kind or • Request personal information such as passport and bank account details at an early stage of our recruitment process. We recommend against responding to unsolicited business propositions or offers from people you don't know. Do not disclose your personal or financial details. If you believe you have been the victim of a recruiting scam, please contact your local police department.All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status or any other basis as protected by federal, state, or local law.