Advanced Application Engr

Job Description

As an Advanced Process Engineering Specialist, you will take a leading technical role in the design, configuration, and implementation of application software used for industrial process operations across oil refineries, petrochemical plants, and other process industries.

You will combine your process engineering expertise with advanced process control, optimization, and process simulation technologies to deliver high-value solutions that improve operational performance, safety, energy efficiency, and profitability. This role also serves as a key technical interface with Japanese customers, requiring strong local communication capabilities and leadership in project execution.

This position is intended for experienced senior engineers who can independently lead complex technical activities while mentoring team members and ensuring engineering excellence across projects.

 

Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities

Application Software Design & Process Engineering

• Lead or support the design and configuration of application software used for process operation in refineries, petrochemical plants, pulp & paper mills, and similar process industries.
• Apply strong chemical engineering and process control fundamentals to support design, configuration, and implementation of industrial applications.
• Support or lead process unit design, operation review, and performance improvement activities using engineering analysis and digital tools.
• Ensure that application software configuration meets customer operating requirements, engineering standards, and project specifications.

 

Advanced Process Control, Optimization & Plant Performance

• Lead or provide senior technical support for Advanced Process Control (APC) and plant-wide optimization projects, covering assessment, design, configuration, testing, commissioning, and post-implementation audits.
• Act as a technical reference for model predictive control (MPC) and optimization applications, ensuring alignment with plant operating and economic objectives.
• Review and update APC economic targets, control objectives, variables, and constraints in response to changing plant or business conditions.
• Identify controller performance gaps and drive improvement actions to enhance throughput, energy efficiency, stability, and product quality.