Sr Consultant Engineer

Overview

Coupling deep manufacturing and business process knowledge with an understanding of automation issues, the Aspen Tech professional services organization is distinctively qualified to help customers transform their business.

As part of the Professional Services organization, you’ll join us on our transformation journey to help our customers become part of the new era of autonomy as we move towards the Self‑Optimizing Plant and drive operational excellence in challenging market conditions.

This position is open for external and internal candidates and will require expertise in Refinery, Olefins, Polymer or Spec Chem process industry.

It will focus on the development of simulation models for industrial processes and utilities systems.

The models will be used for process optimization, monitoring, improvement studies, and energy/emissions reduction.

The role is for a qualified engineer based in Pisa, Italy.

Responsibilities

• Be the technical lead on small or medium projects, dealing effectively with technical issues to ensure customer satisfaction.
• Co‑ordinate solution delivery in concert with the Aspen Tech Project Manager and the Client to ensure projects achieve stated milestones, delivery dates and financial goals.
• Review process flow diagrams, process & instrumentation diagrams, mass balances, actual plant data, process descriptions and process manuals.
• Implement projects using Aspen Tech's process simulation software such as Aspen HYSYS, Aspen Plus, Aspen On Line and others.
• Participate in client meetings, prepare project documentation/reports and assist with user training as necessary.
• Confidently communicate with and present results to clients.
• Maintain and extend client satisfaction levels and develop opportunities for additional services.

Qualifications

• A good quality degree in Chemical Engineering is required; a Ph D or Master’s Degree is an added advantage.
• Experience in a related service organization is an added advantage.
• Minimum 5+ years of experience modelling Refining, Petrochemical and Ethylene processes, or equivalent experience in an engineering company or the engineering department of an operating company.
• Verifiable ability to use and apply process simulation and design tools from the Aspen Tech engineering software suite (Aspen HYSYS, Aspen HYSYS Petroleum Refining, Aspen Plus, etc.) or other software vendors.
• Ability to analyze plant data to identify trends, anomalies and operational optimisation opportunities.
• Previous experience in AI/ML or data modelling is highly advantageous.
• Proven knowledge and understanding of major industrial processes in Refining, Chemicals, Petrochemicals or Ethylene from the thermodynamic, operational and design/methodology perspective.
• A special focus on reactor modelling techniques and experience is expected.
• Knowledge of Polymer processes is an added advantage.
• Designing and implementing enterprise‑wide visualisation and collaboration solutions using Aspen Tech products or third‑party tools such as Power BI is an added advantage.
• Advanced level use of Microsoft Office.
• Experience with Python, C#, C++, VB. Net or other programming languages is highly advantageous.
• Good written and oral communication and presentation skills in English are a must.
• Fast learner and proactive problem solver with strong analytical skills, and a desire/motivation to learn cutting‑edge new technologies.
• A team player with a positive attitude and the ability to relate to customers and maintain good working relationships.
• Willing to travel nationally and internationally, typically up to 25%.

Benefits and Compensation

• The annual base salary range for this role is EUR 38,000.00 – 57,000.00 gross per year.
• This role is also eligible for bonus or variable incentive pay, subject to the terms of the applicable plan.
• The role is covered by the applicable collective bargaining agreement (CCNL Contratto Collettivo Nazionale del Commercio | Confcommercio) which defines the relevant employment classification, minimum pay framework and pay progression structure.

EEO Statement

Aspen Tech is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.

Aspen Tech does not discriminate against employees or applicants on the basis of age, race, color, religion, creed, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy or related conditions, marital status, familial status, national origin, disability, medical condition, genetic information, citizenship, military service or protected Veteran Status or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law.

Reasonable

Accommodation: We will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals who have a disability or sincere religious reasons to request accommodation, when necessary to enable the individual to participate in the job application or interview process.

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