Senior APC Engineer
Core
Site technical authority for Advanced Process Control (APC) applications, providing leadership for development, implementation, and lifecycle management to improve throughput, yield, and energy efficiency in refining and chemical production.
Role type
Senior IC APC Engineer (Process Control)
Builds
APC solutions (Shell PACE/Model Predictive Control) for Norco Refining and Chemical Production
Domain
Oil & Gas / Chemical Processing / Industrial Automation
Deliverable
production ML models
Required skills
APC application development, commissioning, troubleshooting, performance monitoring, sustainment, base-layer control, complex control, manufacturing operations, technical leadership, mentorship
Preferred skills
Shell PACE experience
Technologies
Shell PACE, Dynamic Matrix Control, Model Predictive Control
Responsibilities
Serve as site APC technical authority and focal point for strategy and lifecycle management; Develop and maintain site APC strategy aligned with production and optimization objectives; Monitor controller performance, uptime, and conformance; Resolve APC issues and coordinate internal/external support; Identify and lead APC improvement opportunities; Collaborate with Control Systems Engineers to optimize base-layer controls; Mentor APC and Control Systems Engineers; Provide technical assurance for change management and turnarounds.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with strategic responsibilities