Lead Consultant (Real-Time Optimization)

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Job Title: Lead Consultant (Real-Time Optimization)

Location: Kuala Lumpur

Employment Type: Full-time

The job

Experienced Lead Consultant to spearhead real-time optimization projects for refinery and petrochemical operations using AVEVA Process Optimization software. The ideal candidate will lead end-to-end implementation collaborate with cross-functional teams and support presales activities. This role requires a strong background in process engineering simulation tools and optimization technologies.

Key responsibilities

Project Implementation

• Participate in project kick-off and design specification meetings

• Lead the preparation of Functional Design Specification (FDS) documents

• Configure AVEVA Process Optimization applications

• Conduct model reviews and Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT)

• Oversee site commissioning and Site Acceptance Tests (SAT)

• Prepare comprehensive project documentation

Training & Support

• Deliver user training sessions

• Provide ongoing application support (on-site and remote)

Presales Engagement

• Collaborate with the sales team to develop technical proposals

• Assist in cost estimation and solution scoping

Essential requirements

• Bachelors Masters or PhD in Chemical Engineering

• Minimum 8 years of experience in refinery and petrochemical sector

• 5 years of experience in real-time optimization projects

• Hands-on experience with process simulators (e.g. PRO/II HYSYS Aspen Plus PetroSIM)

• Fluent in English (spoken and written)

• Willingness to travel up to 40% (domestic and international) during project execution and presales support

Desired skills

• Familiarity with refining economics and enterprise-level optimization

• Knowledge of Advanced Process Control (APC)

• Exposure to enterprise/site-level network architecture

• Proficiency in VBA macros

• Experience with plant data systems (e.g. OSI PI Honeywell PHD LIMS)

Services at AVEVA

Our dynamic global team of 700 engineers developers consultants solution architects and project managers are at the forefront of delivering AVEVA cutting-edge solutions to customers. The work is complex and technical but immensely rewarding: we empower customers to harness the full transformative potential of AVEVAs solutions. If youre analytical pragmatic and driven to make a tangible impact on the sustainability of the industrial sector our team is the perfect place for you.

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