Aveva

1 month ago

Services Principal Consultant

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Job Summary

Lead and deliver advanced process simulation and optimization projects for refining, petrochemical, and upstream operations by developing open-equation models, applying APO/APS optimization, and translating technical insights into measurable operational and economic benefits.

Location: Houston

Workplace: Hybrid

Employment Type: Full time

Job Function: Consulting & Advisory

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.

Pay and Benefits

Salary: USD 124,200 - 207,000 annually

Perks:Remote WorkHealth InsuranceDentalVision401kPaid Leave

Key Requirements

•Bachelor’s, Master’s, or Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering, Petrochemical Engineering, Refinery Engineering, or a related discipline.
•Minimum Master’s degree in Chemical Engineering with at least 3 years of relevant experience; candidates with higher degrees strongly preferred.
•Minimum 5+ years of experience developing, testing, or implementing process optimization and simulation applications in an online environment.
•Hands-on experience with process simulation and optimization tools, with familiarity or working knowledge of APO/ROMeo or similar platforms highly desirable.
•Proficiency in programming and scripting (e.g., Python, MATLAB, TCL or similar) to support model development and automation.

Experience:5+ yearsOil & gasPetrochemicalRefining

Education:Master's

Skills:CommunicationProblem-solving

Tech Stack:PythonMATLABTCLAPOAPSOpen-equation modelingMPCPFDP&IDs

Company Brief

Aveva

Provides industrial software for engineering, design, and information management across industries including oil & gas, manufacturing, and utilities. Delivers solutions for digital transformation, asset performance, and operations optimization.

Industry: Industrial Automation

Company Size: Enterprise (1,001+ employees)

Revenue: USD 1B+

Growth: Public Company

Valuation: Public Company (Market Cap in USD)

Funding: IPO / Publicly Listed

Headquarters: Cambridge, United Kingdom

Founded: 1967

Glassdoor: 3.6

Website LinkedIn

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Aveva

1 month ago

Services Principal Consultant

✓ Verified Job

Canonical indexed version, validated from employer's careers page.

Source: Company careers pageValidated by: Fursa AI

Last checked: 5 hours agoStatus: Live

Job Summary

Location: Houston

Workplace: Hybrid

Employment Type: Full time

Job Function: Consulting & Advisory

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.

Pay and Benefits

Salary: USD 124,200 - 207,000 annually

Perks:Remote WorkHealth InsuranceDentalVision401kPaid Leave

Key Requirements

•Bachelor’s, Master’s, or Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering, Petrochemical Engineering, Refinery Engineering, or a related discipline.
•Minimum Master’s degree in Chemical Engineering with at least 3 years of relevant experience; candidates with higher degrees strongly preferred.
•Minimum 5+ years of experience developing, testing, or implementing process optimization and simulation applications in an online environment.
•Hands-on experience with process simulation and optimization tools, with familiarity or working knowledge of APO/ROMeo or similar platforms highly desirable.
•Proficiency in programming and scripting (e.g., Python, MATLAB, TCL or similar) to support model development and automation.

Experience:5+ yearsOil & gasPetrochemicalRefining

Education:Master's

Skills:CommunicationProblem-solving

Tech Stack:PythonMATLABTCLAPOAPSOpen-equation modelingMPCPFDP&IDs

Company Brief

Aveva

Industry: Industrial Automation

Company Size: Enterprise (1,001+ employees)

Revenue: USD 1B+

Growth: Public Company

Valuation: Public Company (Market Cap in USD)

Funding: IPO / Publicly Listed

Headquarters: Cambridge, United Kingdom

Founded: 1967

Glassdoor: 3.6

Website LinkedIn