Advanced Process Control Expert

Role Overview

[Employer hidden — view at passion-project.co.uk] is seeking an experienced Advanced Process Control (APC) Expert to support manufacturing clients across Europe. This role focuses on delivering high-quality APC solutions, improving process efficiency, and ensuring optimal plant performance through advanced modeling and control strategies.

Key Responsibilities

• Gather and analyse client requirements to understand process control objectives for APC implementation
• Design, develop, and implement APC models tailored to manufacturing processes
• Integrate APC solutions with existing DCS/PLC systems and configure controllers accordingly
• Perform data analysis using historian data to identify optimization opportunities
• Drive process improvements to enhance efficiency, stability, and performance
• Prepare detailed technical reports documenting methodologies, findings, and results
• Maintain clear and effective communication with clients and internal project teams
• Support ongoing optimization and troubleshooting of control systems

Mandatory Skills & Experience

• Strong expertise in process control and APC model development
• Proven experience with DCS integration and controller configuration
• Solid background in data analysis and process optimization
• Experience working with industrial historian data systems
• Ability to translate complex technical concepts into clear documentation and communication

Preferred Experience

• Experience in manufacturing or industrial process environments
• Familiarity with PLC systems and control system architectures
• Strong stakeholder management and client-facing communication skills
• Ability to work independently and across geographically distributed teams

Disclaimer: Notwithstanding any guidelines given to level of experience sought, we will consider candidates from outside this range if they can demonstrate the necessary competencies. Square One is acting as both an employment agency and an employment business, and is an equal opportunities recruitment business. Square One embraces diversity and will treat everyone equally. Please see our website for our full diversity statement.

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