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Position Title: Principal Consultant, Real-Time Optimization

Location: Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia/ Singapore

Employment: Full time, hybrid work arrangement

Role Overview

We are seeking an experienced Principal 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

• Participating in project kickoff and design specification meetings
• Lead the preparation and review of Functional Design Specification (FDS)
• 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
• Demonstrate commercial awareness by supporting value-based engagements, including value articulation, benefits tracking, and alignment to commercial outcomes
   

Travel Requirements

• Willingness to travel up to 30% (domestic and international) during project execution and presales support
   

Qualifications & Experience

Required

• Bachelor’s, Master’s, or PhD in Chemical Engineering
• 5+ years of experience in real-time optimization systems
• Minimum 8 years of experience in refinery, petrochemical, chemical, or EPC sectors
• Hands-on experience with process simulators (e.g., PRO/II, HYSYS, Aspen Plus, PetroSIM)
• Strong collaboration skills across functions including Advanced Process Controls (APC)
• Fluent in English (spoken and written)
   

Preferred

• 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 AVEVA’s solutions. If you’re analytical, pragmatic, and driven to make a tangible impact on the sustainability of the industrial sector, our team is the perfect place for you.

You’ll also be joining an award-winning workplace. AVEVA is Great Place to Work® Certified™ in multiple countries, reflecting the culture our people create every day. Explore our awards and recognition.

Find out more: https://www.aveva.com/en/about/careers/

AVEVA requires all successful applicants to undergo and pass a 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.

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