Senior APC Engineer

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• Initiate and develop advanced process control (APC) concepts and roll out in production area
• Identify and initiate projects in the fields of expertise (Dynamic Modeling, Operator Training Simulators, Advanced Control and Model Predictive Control as well as multivariate data analysis)
• Coordinate projects with various stakeholders (AI Engineers, PCT engineers, production units, process engineers)
• Initiate, set up and execute operator training (OTS) simulator projects. Development of dynamic simulation models for chemical and polymer production processes
• Keep an eye on standardizing project approaches from a global perspective
• Development of dynamic simulation models for chemical and polymer production processes
• Advanced process control and automation implementation best practices.

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemical or Electrical Engineering or related degree with 4+ years’ experience OR Master’s degree in Chemical or Electrical Engineering or related degree with 2+ years’ experience OR PhD in Chemical or Electrical Engineering or related degree with 1+ years’ experience
• The eligibility to apply for and obtain a Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) within a reasonable timeframe

• Project management skills

• Able to work well in a team environment
• Able to work and act autonomous and assertive
• Demonstrate self-directed and non-authoritative leadership skills
• Good written/verbal communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to communicate effectively within the organization, with site management, and externally
• Decisive, approachable, results focused
• Customer focused
• Superior computer skills

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