Senior Process Optimization Specialist

**Job Overview**

We are seeking a seasoned professional to join our team as a Process Optimization Consultant. In this role, you will play a key part in delivering high-impact consulting solutions to clients across the globe.

The primary responsibility of this position is to provide expert consulting services to clients as part of our Process Optimization Team by implementing Real-Time Optimization and USC Plan/Schedule tools. You will work closely with clients to understand their specific needs and develop tailored solutions that meet their key business objectives.

• Key Responsibilities:
• Develop and build Real-Time Optimization models for refineries, plants, and other industrial processes, involving design, development/configuration, and on-line closed-loop implementation of detailed process simulation models using state-of-the-art real-time optimization development tools.
• Design and implement Planning/Scheduling models for Refineries/Petro Chemical/Plants, involving Design, Model Building, and implementation using state-of-the-art USC Planning and Scheduling tools.
• Develop and build Reconciliation and Yield Accounting models for Refineries/Petro Chemical/Plants, involving refinery balance, product, and yield accounting using state-of-the-art Product Accounting tool.
• Collaborate with various regional consultants/Sales teams in technical aspects to deliver the desired solution.
• Participate in all aspects of execution of optimization projects to technical success, involving on-time, on-budget delivery of optimization applications while meeting customer requirements, review of process drawings and data, configuration, and testing of open-equation process models, automation of model applications, and commissioning on-line process models at customer sites.

Required Skills and Qualifications

• Qualifications:
• A Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering or a related field.
• Minimum 4+ years of experience in a relevant field, with a strong background in Process Optimization, Refining, and Petrochemicals.
• 2+ years of experience in Refinery/Relevant Consulting Experience.

• Must-Have Skills:
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, including being confident to communicate and present detailed technical topics to a varied audience and clientele.
• A thorough understanding of refining and refinery processes, with a relevant experience in Trading, Planning, Scheduling, Refining, Process Optimization, in the refining industry or similar consulting experience.
• Carry out model building of various process units/plants and perform techno-economical analyses using industry tools such as RPMS, PIMS, Haverly, Petroleum Scheduler, or other LP Solutions.
• Knowledge and experience on Process Simulation tools and ability to interpret process flow diagrams and piping and instrumentation diagrams.
• Understanding and knowledge of Model Predictive Control.
• Understanding Refinery Production Accounting (reconciliation).
• Well-versed and competent with MS Word, Excel, and Power Point.
• Good commercial awareness.
• Ready for travel to customer sites - domestic and International.

Benefits

• Opportunity to work with a global team of experts in Process Optimization.
• Professional growth and development opportunities.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.

Others

• Software development experience and general understanding of databases, networks, and software architecture.
• Ability to use C, C++, SQL.
• Previous use of Spiral Softwares CrudeManager, CrudeSuite, or Spiral Suite (Assay, Plan, Schedule, and Network).
• Experience on Various Process Simulation and Optimization tools.
• Exposure on Reconciliation and Product Accounting tools.
• A thorough understanding of operations, control, planning, engineering.