Every day, ANDRITZ continues to deliver successful innovative solutions to our customers globally. Why are we so successful? Because we are passionate and love what we do! We are at the forefront of future engineering technologies, with solutions that ensure the success of our clients in key industries that are shaping the future of the world we live in.

ANDRITZ has an immediate opportunity for an Advanced Process Control (APC) Engineer. 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’re Looking For

When selecting candidates, we will be looking for the following essential skills, abilities, and experience:

Bachelor’s degree in electrical, mechatronics, computer, chemical, engineering physics, or mining engineering
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, with the ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment
Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
Legally authorized to work in Saudi Arabia
Ability and willingness to travel to domestic and international locations is a must

Language & Location Requirements

Fluency in English is required
Arabic language skills are a strong asset
Position may be based in Jubail Industrial City, Saudi Arabia or Dubai, UAE

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
Consulting engineering experience
Instrumentation and electrical troubleshooting
Commissioning, construction, and start-up experience

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or disability.