Services Principal Consultant
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Houston, TX - USA
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Job Summary
AVEVA is creating software trusted by over 90% of leading industrial companies.
Salary Range:
$124200.00 - $207000.00This pay range represents the minimum and maximum compensation that the position offers and final compensation can vary within the range depending on work location job experience skills and relevant educational attainment and/or training.
Job Title: Principal Consultant
Location: Houston
Employment Type: full-time
The job
Key responsibilities
Lead the execution of process simulation and optimization projects ensuring technical excellence while meeting customer requirements budgets and project timelines.
Review process flow diagrams (PFDs) P&IDs and plant data; develop configure and validate open-equation process models; automate model workflows and support commissioning of online applications.
Build and maintain deep expertise in optimization technologies (APO/APS) applying them effectively and innovatively to solve complex operational challenges.
Apply strong domain knowledge in refining petrochemical and upstream production processes including a clear understanding of key operating variables and economic drivers.
Plan execute and review Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) activities for APO/APS solutions to ensure compliance with design specifications and functional requirements.
Diagnose and resolve issues related to model configuration process design and plant operations implementing corrective actions to achieve performance and optimization targets.
Support the solution sales process by providing technical expertise including delivering client presentations preparing proposals and contributing to scope definition benefits analysis cost estimation and project scheduling.
Onsite travel to the customer sites for commissioning activities and support as needed.
Desired skills
Bachelors Masters or Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering Petrochemical Engineering Refinery Engineering or a related discipline.
Minimum of a Masters degree in Chemical Engineering with at least 3 years of relevant experience; candidates with higher degrees are strongly preferred.
Hands-on experience with process simulation and optimization tools with familiarity or working knowledge of APO/ROMeo or similar platforms highly desirable.
Minimum 5 years of experience developing testing or implementing process optimization and simulation applications in online environment.
Strong foundation in core chemical engineering principles including thermodynamics mass and energy balances and transport phenomena.
Working knowledge of project execution methodologies including planning scheduling and delivery within defined scope cost and timelines.
Proficiency in computer programming and scripting (e.g. Python MATLAB TCL or similar) to support model development and automation.
Experience with open-equation modeling frameworks and their application in industrial process optimization.
Understanding of Model Predictive Control (MPC) concepts and exposure to MPC solutions from multiple vendors.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills particularly in refining oil & gas and petrochemical process environments.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to clearly present technical concepts to diverse stakeholders.
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.
Find out more: Benefits include:
Flex work hours 20 days PTO rising to 25 with service three paid volunteering days primary and secondary parental leave well-being support medical dental vision and 401K.
Its possible were hiring for this position in multiple countries in which case the above benefits apply to the primary location. Specific benefits vary by country but our packages are similarly comprehensive.
Find out more: working
We work in a hybrid way at AVEVA. Most roles are based at a local AVEVA office with an expectation of being on-site 50% of your working hours to support collaboration and connection. Some positions are fully office-based depending on the nature of the work and certain roles that support specific customers or markets may be remote. The working arrangement for this position will be confirmed during the hiring process.
Hiring process
Interested Great! Get started by submitting your cover letter and CV through our application portal. AVEVA is committed to recruiting and retaining people with disabilities. Please let us know in advance if you need reasonable support during your application process.
Find out more: AVEVA
AVEVA is a global leader in industrial software with more than 6500 employees in over 40 countries. 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 are committed to embedding sustainability and inclusion into our operations our culture and our core business strategy. Learn more about how we are progressing against our ambitious 2030 targets: out more: requires all successful applicants to undergo and pass a drug screening and comprehensive background check before they start employment. Background checks will be conducted in accordance with local laws and may subject to those laws include proof of educational attainment employment history verification proof of work authorization criminal records identity verification credit check. Certain positions dealing with sensitive and/or third-party personal data may involve additional background check criteria.
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. AVEVA provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities where appropriate. If you need reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process please notify your recruiter. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.
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About Company
At AVEVA, we work with you and harness the power of our ecosystem, to deliver solutions and expertise to optimize engineering, operations and performance.
