Application Engineer
Honeywell
Date: 1 day ago
City: Johannesburg, Gauteng
Contract type: Full time
We have an opportunity for an experienced Advanced Process Control (APC) professional to join us at Honeywell, in Midrand, where you will be responsible for the design, implementation, and maintenance of multivariable process control and optimization applications to improve plant profitability.
Honeywell
We have been innovating for more than 100 years and now we're creating what's next. Our programs serve a global community and our hometowns too. We provide resources and financial support to causes around the world and encourage employee volunteerism. We are committed to the highest standard in everything we do!
Monitor and analyze the performance of various controllers and evaluate whether they meet the intended objectives on a sustained basis.
Review critically the control performance of the Advanced Process Controllers in the plant, suggest relaxation of the binding constraints and carry out the necessary tuning improvements, if necessary, to make the controllers further effective.
Review the economic targets for the Advanced Process Controllers, suggest and incorporate necessary changes, to provide the right direction to the controllers. This may be required to incorporate the new economic indicators, if any, and make the controller to constantly work towards the current economic objectives.
Identify, advise and incorporate modifications to the controller configuration, in terms of proposing addition of new variables/ constraints, deletion of the redundant variables, wherever found necessary.
Identify faulty regulatory control loops in the system (DCS level) and carryout tuning of existing regulatory controller at DCS.
Improve workforce understanding of Advanced Process Control applications by assisting the training department in implementing training initiatives as they apply to Advanced Process ControlAbout Us
Honeywell helps organizations solve the world's most complex challenges in automation, the future of aviation and energy transition. As a trusted partner, we provide actionable solutions and innovation through our Aerospace Technologies, Building Automation, Energy and Sustainability Solutions, and Industrial Automation business segments - powered by our Honeywell Forge software - that help make the world smarter, safer and more sustainable.
Honeywell
We have been innovating for more than 100 years and now we're creating what's next. Our programs serve a global community and our hometowns too. We provide resources and financial support to causes around the world and encourage employee volunteerism. We are committed to the highest standard in everything we do!
- Availability to travel when required for projects
- Drivers license with own transport
- Excellent verbal, written communication & presentation skills in English
- Hands on application experience implementing Real-Time / Multi-Variable Optimization solutions in multiple industries including but not limited to Refining, Petrochemical, Gas Processing, & Oil & Gas
- Degree in Engineering (preferably Chemical, Metallurgical or Electronic with a process control specialization)
- Knowledge of process design/process operations
- Demonstrated ability to effectively work alone or as part of a team
- Ability to manage multiple and changing priorities under deadlines
- Uses advanced analysis to identify issues and works with others to bring resolution to complex issues
- Strong troubleshooting skills with the ability to clearly present/communicate data using audience appropriate skills.
Monitor and analyze the performance of various controllers and evaluate whether they meet the intended objectives on a sustained basis.
Review critically the control performance of the Advanced Process Controllers in the plant, suggest relaxation of the binding constraints and carry out the necessary tuning improvements, if necessary, to make the controllers further effective.
Review the economic targets for the Advanced Process Controllers, suggest and incorporate necessary changes, to provide the right direction to the controllers. This may be required to incorporate the new economic indicators, if any, and make the controller to constantly work towards the current economic objectives.
Identify, advise and incorporate modifications to the controller configuration, in terms of proposing addition of new variables/ constraints, deletion of the redundant variables, wherever found necessary.
Identify faulty regulatory control loops in the system (DCS level) and carryout tuning of existing regulatory controller at DCS.
Improve workforce understanding of Advanced Process Control applications by assisting the training department in implementing training initiatives as they apply to Advanced Process ControlAbout Us
Honeywell helps organizations solve the world's most complex challenges in automation, the future of aviation and energy transition. As a trusted partner, we provide actionable solutions and innovation through our Aerospace Technologies, Building Automation, Energy and Sustainability Solutions, and Industrial Automation business segments - powered by our Honeywell Forge software - that help make the world smarter, safer and more sustainable.
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