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
Adaptable hybrid work model with a blend of in-office and work from home
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

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📌 Advanced Process Control (APC) Engineer (Richmond)
🏢 ANDRITZ
📍 Richmond