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Planning (LP) and Real-Time Process Optimization (RTO/APC Interface)

Technical Lead in Unified Supply Chain and Process Optimization Software

Location: Singapore / Malaysia / Thailand

Role Overview

You will lead delivery of AVEVA solutions across Planning and Process Optimization. Typical focus split (indicative, varies by project pipeline) is 60% Planning (LP) + Enterprise Optimization, and 40% Process Optimization. Process Optimization scope typically includes APC/RTO interface support, constraint/target strategy, model validation against plant data, and deployment support with plant historians.

You will own solution design, model build, validation and testing, and drive customer alignment from engineering teams through to leadership.

Success in this role requires strong modelling fundamentals, structured troubleshooting, and the ability to convert ambiguous business needs into executable model logic and measurable value.

Key Responsibilities

Project Implementation

Lead solution design workshops (scope, data, acceptance criteria)
Lead preparation and review of Functional Design Specification (FDS) documents
Configure and build models in AVEVA Spiral (planning/enterprise optimisation) and ROMeo (process optimisation)
Model build, validation and troubleshooting (infeasibilities, convergence issues, data quality problems and unexpected results)
Define and execute model reviews, Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT) and Site Acceptance Tests (SAT)
Prepare comprehensive project documentation

Training & Application Support

Delivery of user training
Provide ongoing application support (on-site and remote)

Presales Support

Support discovery sessions and technical solutioning with Sales/Presales
Contribute to proposals scope, assumptions, risks, delivery approach, effort estimates, and acceptance criteria
Support in presenting solution concepts and value case to client stakeholders

Travel Requirements

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

Required

Qualifications & Experience

Bachelor's, Master's, or PhD in chemical, industrial or related engineering
10 to 15+ years of experience in refinery, petrochemical and chemical relevant project exposure
5+ years of hands-on experience in refinery planning (LP) model building, debugging and case analysis using industry tools such as AspenTech PIMS, Honeywell's RPMS, Haverly's GRTMPS or equivalent.
3+ years of hands-on experience supporting process optimization initiatives (e.g., APC/RTO concepts, target/constraint strategy, validation against plant historian data, and deployment support).
Analysis of technical requirements, solving detailed technical problems and providing solutions
Good commercial awareness
Strong presentation skills (technical and executive audience)
Fluent in English (spoken and written)

Desirable

Prior experience with AVEVA USC software (e.g. Spiral Assay, Plan and Network)
Prior experience with AVEVA RTO ROMeo software
Familiarity with refining economics, crude valuation, and enterprise-optimization
Understanding of systems integration and architecture
Experience with plant data systems (e.g., OSI PI, Honeywell PHD, LIMS)
Fluent in Chinese (spoken)

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.

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.

Come and join AVEVA to create the transformative technology that enables our customers to engineer a better world.

Technical Lead - Unified Supply Chain and Process Optimization Software