Advanced Process Control Engineer

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Canada.

📋 Description

• Design, implement, and optimize advanced control strategies, including Model Predictive Control (MPC), for pipeline systems.

• Create state machines for managing operational modes, establish fail-safe conditions, safety checks, and protective interlocks.

• Develop and execute testing plans to verify controller performance and safety standards, conduct root cause analyses (RCAs), and address errors or undesirable behaviors in both simulation and production settings.

• Develop and assist in maintaining tools for data analysis, system identification, and tuning of empirical and physics-based models.

• Facilitate swift integration and deployment of Crux products by crafting playbooks, standardizing processes, and utilizing the latest engineering tools.

• Ensure that all outputs adhere to the stringent safety and reliability standards necessary for heavy industry environments.

• Build strong, trust-based relationships with operators and technical leads on the client side.

• Coordinate cross-functional teams to guarantee a cohesive delivery strategy.

⛳️ Requirements

• A Bachelor's degree in Chemical, Electrical, or Mechanical engineering or a related field (post-graduate studies in advanced control systems or MPC are preferred).

• Possess a Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) designation or be eligible for licensure in Canada.

• Proven experience in control system design, controller tuning, simulation-based testing, data processing and analysis, and system integration.

• Knowledge of system identification processes to create empirical models of input-output relationships.

• Experience in drafting specification documents and technical reports.

• Proficient in Python and version control software (such as GitHub).

• Previous experience or knowledge in the following areas is considered advantageous:

• A solid understanding of hydraulic theory, fluid dynamics, numerical methods, and optimization algorithms/dynamic programming.

• Familiarity with OPC communication protocols and/or SCADA systems.

• Experience with DNV Synergi Pipeline Simulator (SPS) or the Atmos Simulation Suite for conducting transient pipeline simulations.

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive compensation package, inclusive of equity.

• Comprehensive health benefits.

• Remote-first work environment.

• Flexible work arrangements.

• Opportunities for professional development.

• A culture that fosters a growth mindset.

• A diverse and inclusive workplace.