Advanced Process Control (APC) Engineer to Nynas Refinery

Nynas Refinery in Nynäshamn is looking for an Advanced Process Control (APC) Engineer to join our Process Technical Services (PTS) team.


As an APC Engineer you will have a critical role in ensuring that the refinery units are operating at maximum capacity with optimal yields and thereby maximizing profit. The responsibilities will be both to manage the existing applications as well as developing new exciting applications. In the PTS department you will be part of a team also consisting of five process engineers and two control systems engineers. The department’s main mission is to ensure that the refinery is operated in an optimal way, and also to find and implement new ideas that will benefit the refinery.
We offer a varied and challenging position working in a technical department with committed and dedicated colleagues. You will get an important role in the refinery where your effort will matter.
About the job
You will be responsible of the APC applications and hardware in Nynäshamn and will be reporting directly to the PTS Manager.
Furthermore, you will:
Maintain and develop existing APC applications
Manage APC projects for new applications
Analyze and improve the performance and usage of the APC applications
Organize and execute trainings and workshops for engineers and operators
Ensure that the basic control loops are well tuned and suitable for use in APC applications

About you
We believe that you are a person who has the ability to engage and contribute to a good team spirit. With a genuine interest in working with technology and people, good self-awareness combined with a strong drive, you are actively working to develop safety and production.
As a successful candidate we believe you have the following background:
Master of Science degree in Chemical Engineering
At least five years’ experience within the APC area
Good pedagogic and communication skills
Result oriented and goal driven
Interest in Control Systems
Experience of refinery process units are preferred
Process Simulation Experience is preferred
Fluent in English

We offer
We are both big and small at the same time – which gives our employees a unique opportunity. You have the advantages of a strong, international corporation with the possibility to develop your career along many different paths. But we still are small enough so you will never be lost in the crowd. Here at Nynas, every individual is a key player. This means that there is often pressure on you to deliver, but it also means that you are well known and always seen as an important part of a large family - Join us in our transition towards a more sustainable society.
Contact & Application
For questions about the job, please contact Hans Lidman, Acting PTS Manager, +46-70-2799303
The Protective Security Act applies to Nynas operations and the position may be classified in security class.