The Director – Process Control leads the development and optimization of advanced process control (APC) strategies across the organization’s production or treatment facilities. The role ensures efficiency, quality, and safety in complex operations through real-time monitoring and dynamic control systems.
Design and deploy APC systems, feedback loops, and control models
Enhance plant throughput, reduce variability, and improve energy efficiency
Integrate real-time control solutions into distributed systems (DCS/PLC)
Collaborate with R&D, IT, and operations to support digitalization goals
Lead simulation testing, tuning, and control logic development
Manage cross-functional teams of control engineers and analysts
Bachelor’s or Master’s in Chemical, Process, or Control Engineering
12+ years in process control, including complex automation environments
Experience with DCS (Emerson, Honeywell, ABB), advanced analytics, and process simulation
Expertise in modeling, optimization, and regulatory control techniques