Advanced Process Control Engineer

CruxOCM

Advanced Process Control Engineer responsible for control automation at CruxOCM. Leading development of advanced control algorithms for pipeline operations in energy sector with close client collaboration.

Posted 6/13/2026full-timeRemote • 🇨🇦 CanadaMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Python

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Architect, implement, and tune advanced control strategies, such as Model Predictive Control (MPC), for pipeline systems
Design state machines for operational mode management, construct fail-safe conditions and safety checks, and protective interlocks
Outline and execute test plans to validate controller performance and safety requirements, perform root cause analyses (RCAs), and troubleshoot errors or undesired behaviours in simulation-based and production environments
Create and help maintain tools for data analysis, system identification, empirical and physics-based model tuning
Enable rapid integration and deployment of Crux products, by developing playbooks, standardizing processes and leveraging the latest engineering tools.
Ensure all deliverables meet the high safety and reliability standards required for heavy industry environments.
Develop deep, trust-based relationships with client-side operators and technical leads.
Align cross-functional teams to ensure a unified delivery approach.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Chemical, Electrical, or Mechanical engineering or related field (post-graduate studies focusing on advanced control systems or MPC preferred)
Hold a Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) designation or be eligible to obtain licensure in Canada
Experience with control system design, controller tuning, execution of simulation-based testing, data processing and analysis, system integration
Familiarity with the process of system identification to develop empirical models of input-output relationships
Experience with writing specification documents, technical reports
Proficiency with Python and version control software (e.g. GitHub)
Prior experience or knowledge of the following is considered an asset:
A reasonable understanding of hydraulic theory, fluid dynamics, numerical methods, optimization algorithms/dynamic programming
Experience with OPC communication protocols and/or SCADA systems
Experience with DNV Synergi Pipeline Simulator (SPS) or Atmos Simulation Suite for performing transient pipeline simulations

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive compensation package, including equity
Comprehensive health benefits
Remote-first work environment
Flexible work arrangements
Professional development opportunities
Growth-mindset culture
A diverse and inclusive environment

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Hard Skills & Tools

Model Predictive Controlcontrol system designcontroller tuningsimulation-based testingdata processingsystem integrationsystem identificationPythonoptimization algorithmsnumerical methods

Soft Skills

relationship buildingcross-functional team alignmentcommunication

Certifications

Bachelor’s degree in Chemical engineeringBachelor’s degree in Electrical engineeringBachelor’s degree in Mechanical engineeringProfessional Engineer (P.Eng.) designation