Senior Principal Automation & AI Optimization Lead

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woodHouston (TX)

Industrial Engineers All Other Industrial Machinery Manufacturing

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About the role

Wood in Houston seeks an experienced Process Optimization and Automation professional to lead advanced process control, optimization, and AI-driven initiatives within complex industrial environments. You will develop and implement Real Time Optimization (RTO) and APC solutions to boost throughput, energy efficiency, and profitability, and support the design, migration, testing, and startup of DCS and automation systems with operations, engineering, and digital teams.

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