Apc Consultant

AVEVA is a global leader in industrial software. Our cutting-edge solutions are used by thousands of enterprises to deliver the essentials of life - such as energy, infrastructure, chemicals and minerals - safely, efficiently and more sustainably.

We’re the first software business in the world to have our sustainability targets validated by the SBTi, and we’ve been recognized for the transparency and ambition of our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion. We’ve also recently been named as one of the world’s most innovative companies.

The APC Engineer will be responsible for implementing on-line control and optimisation strategies at customer manufacturing locations, using AVEVA’s APC software technology. The deployments will normally take the form of 3 to 6 months project assignments, during which up to 25% of the engineer’s time may be spent at site. Project locations will typically be in Europe but may also be global. The industries concerned will span across the entire process sector: from oil refining and petrochemicals to power generation, pulp and paper and food and beverage.

The purpose of the role is to help customers to achieve real operational benefits by the implementation of high-performance control and optimisation strategies:

- Increased production yield;
- Reduced energy consumption;
- Improved environmental compliance.

Usually working as AVEVA’s sole representative at site, the engineer will analyse customer requirements and develop solutions that will meet or exceed the expectations.

The engineer must be comfortable working in both control room and board room environments, without day-to-day supervision by senior colleagues. It is important that the APC Engineer is comfortable interacting with employees of all levels and positions including the executive leadership team.

**Responsibilities**:

- Execution of Advanced Process Control projects using our AVEVA APC technology. Typical project will be of 3-6 months duration with up to 25% spent on site. Normally the consultant will be working as the only AVEVA representative. Important characteristics are self-confidence, independent thinking, persistence;
- Support of the Sales function. Presentations to potential customers, performance of Benefit Studies, preparation of business case, project estimations and proposal documents;
- Participate in technology development activities. Software testing, report faults experienced during use, identify and suggest potential improvements;
- Engage in the wider Control Engineering community. Represent AVEVA at technical conferences, present technical papers, increase personal and company profile within this sphere;
- Although focused on APC, become familiar with the wider AVEVA Optimisation and Schneider Electric DCS portfolio.

Skills and Qualifications:

- Chemical or Control or Electrical Engineering degree;
- Post-graduation industrial experience in process sector;
- Knowledge of conventional process control systems, instrumentation, DCS, historians;
- Understanding of process modelling, dynamical systems;
- Availability to travel away from home for up to 25% of working time;
- Strong self-motivation and independent thinking;
- Persistence and will to win;
- Excellent customer-facing attributes;
- Innovative approach and “can-do” attitude.

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AVEVA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to being an exemplary employer with an inclusive culture, developing a workplace environment where all our employees are treated with dignity and respect. We value diversity and the expertise that people from different backgrounds bring to our business.

Come and join AVEVA to create the transformative technology that enables our customers to engineer a better world.