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This role combines process simulation, alarm management, operator performance improvement, and advanced control technologies to help customers improve safety, reliability, efficiency, and operational excellence.\nThe Production Optimization Engineer will work closely with customers, control system engineers, operators, and project teams to develop and implement solutions that enhance operator situational awareness, improve training effectiveness, reduce process variability, and optimize plant performance. This position offers opportunities to work with industry-leading technologies including DeltaV Mimic, AgileOps, advanced process control (APC), and other digital transformation tools.\nThe ideal candidate will have a foundational understanding of process control systems, strong problem‑solving skills, and a desire to learn and apply advanced manufacturing technologies in real‑world environments.\nResponsibilities Design, configure, test, and deploy production optimization solutions including process simulation, alarm management, operator training systems, and advanced control applications.\nDevelop and maintain dynamic simulation models using DeltaV Mimic or similar platforms to support control system development, operator training, testing, and commissioning activities.\nIntegrate simulation environments with control system emulators and virtualized systems to facilitate off‑line testing of control logic, graphics, alarm strategies, and operating procedures prior to startup.\nSupport the development and delivery of Operator Training Simulator (OTS) programs that improve operator competency, situational awareness, and response to abnormal operating conditions.\nConduct alarm system assessments, rationalization workshops, and alarm philosophy reviews in accordance with ISA‑18.2 and IEC 62682 standards.\nConfigure and implement alarm management solutions using AgileOps, DeltaV, or other alarm management platforms to improve alarm system performance and reduce operator burden.\nAnalyze process events and alarm data to identify opportunities for improving safety, reliability, efficiency, and operator effectiveness.\nDevelop alarm performance metrics and KPI reports to evaluate alarm rates, alarm floods, standing alarms, and overall alarm system health.\nSupport the implementation of dynamic alarming, alarm shelving, and state‑based operating strategies to improve operator focus during changing plant conditions.\nAssist in the design, implementation, and commissioning of advanced process control (APC) applications, including model predictive control, inferential models, optimization strategies, and process analytics.\nSupport Factory Acceptance Tests (FATs), Model Acceptance Tests (MATs), Software Acceptance Tests (SATs), and Site Acceptance Tests by validating simulation, alarm management, and control system functionality against project requirements.\nProvide startup, commissioning, troubleshooting, and optimization support for customer facilities.\nDeliver training and technical support to operators, engineers, and plant personnel on simulation tools, alarm management practices, and production optimization technologies.\nParticipate in Management of Change (MOC) processes to ensure modifications are properly reviewed, documented, tested, and implemented.\nCollaborate with customers and internal project teams to define requirements, develop technical solutions, and execute projects that improve manufacturing performance.\nContribute to the development of engineering standards, best practices, reusable tools, and innovative solutions that enhance project execution and customer value.\nTravel within North Carolina, South Carolina, and Virginia, approximately 25%, to support project execution, commissioning, training, and customer engagement activities.\nWork independently and collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams to deliver high‑impact production optimization solutions that improve operational performance, operator effectiveness, and manufacturing excellence.\nBenefits Participation in the Employee Stock Ownership Program (ESOP)\nRetirement plan, including a Safe Harbor contribution\nMedical, Dental, and Vision Insurance\nEmployer paid Life Insurance and Long‑Term Disability Insurance\nGenerous paid leave options that include vacation time, sick leave, personal leave time, R.E. Mason Way Half Day, paid Jury Duty, and paid Bereavement Leave\nPaid Parental Leave\nPaid company holidays\nCareer Development Program\nRetirement and Financial Wellness program\nEmployee Assistance Program (EAP)\nAlternative/Hybrid Work Schedules\nQualifications Required Competencies Excellent verbal and written communication skills\nAbility to work in a team environment; a team player\nSelf‑directed, self‑motivated, and detail oriented\nCustomer focused\nOrganized and reliable; demonstrates integrity\nU.S. citizen with a valid driver’s license\nRequired Education & Experience B.S. in Chemical, Electrical, Mechanical, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related disciplines, or equivalent experience\n0-5 years of relevant experience with DeltaV Mimic or similar platforms\n0-5 years of relevant experience with DeltaV or other Process Control Systems\n0-5 years of relevant experience with Alarm Management practices\nMS Office Experience\nMS Excel Experience\nPreferred Experience / Competencies Experience with Control System Emulators\nUnderstanding of process dynamics\nExperience with alarm management practices\nUnderstanding of ISA‑18.2\nISA S88 experience\nUnderstanding of regulated or validated systems\nPrior experience working in a relevant manufacturing environment\nPhysical Requirements Standing\nWalking\nSitting\nKneeling\nReaching Overhead\nClimbing\nPushing and Pulling\nLifting – 30 pounds\nUsing a Computer\nUsing a Telephone\nDriving\nEqual Employment Opportunity RE Mason Company is a federal contractor and, as such, is required to solicit the disability status and protected veteran status of candidates. These questions are part of RE Mason’s affirmative action plan and will not affect consideration of your application.\nIn compliance with the ADA Amendments Act, if you have a disability and need an accommodation to apply, please call (704) 375‑4465.\nThis is a drug‑free workplace. 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This role combines process simulation, alarm management, operator performance improvement, and advanced control technologies to help customers improve safety, reliability, efficiency, and operational excellence.\nThe Production Optimization Engineer will work closely with customers, control system engineers, operators, and project teams to develop and implement solutions that enhance operator situational awareness, improve training effectiveness, reduce process variability, and optimize plant performance. This position offers opportunities to work with industry-leading technologies including DeltaV Mimic, AgileOps, advanced process control (APC), and other digital transformation tools.\nThe ideal candidate will have a foundational understanding of process control systems, strong problem‑solving skills, and a desire to learn and apply advanced manufacturing technologies in real‑world environments.\nResponsibilities Design, configure, test, and deploy production optimization solutions including process simulation, alarm management, operator training systems, and advanced control applications.\nDevelop and maintain dynamic simulation models using DeltaV Mimic or similar platforms to support control system development, operator training, testing, and commissioning activities.\nIntegrate simulation environments with control system emulators and virtualized systems to facilitate off‑line testing of control logic, graphics, alarm strategies, and operating procedures prior to startup.\nSupport the development and delivery of Operator Training Simulator (OTS) programs that improve operator competency, situational awareness, and response to abnormal operating conditions.\nConduct alarm system assessments, rationalization workshops, and alarm philosophy reviews in accordance with ISA‑18.2 and IEC 62682 standards.\nConfigure and implement alarm management solutions using AgileOps, DeltaV, or other alarm management platforms to improve alarm system performance and reduce operator burden.\nAnalyze process events and alarm data to identify opportunities for improving safety, reliability, efficiency, and operator effectiveness.\nDevelop alarm performance metrics and KPI reports to evaluate alarm rates, alarm floods, standing alarms, and overall alarm system health.\nSupport the implementation of dynamic alarming, alarm shelving, and state‑based operating strategies to improve operator focus during changing plant conditions.\nAssist in the design, implementation, and commissioning of advanced process control (APC) applications, including model predictive control, inferential models, optimization strategies, and process analytics.\nSupport Factory Acceptance Tests (FATs), Model Acceptance Tests (MATs), Software Acceptance Tests (SATs), and Site Acceptance Tests by validating simulation, alarm management, and control system functionality against project requirements.\nProvide startup, commissioning, troubleshooting, and optimization support for customer facilities.\nDeliver training and technical support to operators, engineers, and plant personnel on simulation tools, alarm management practices, and production optimization technologies.\nParticipate in Management of Change (MOC) processes to ensure modifications are properly reviewed, documented, tested, and implemented.\nCollaborate with customers and internal project teams to define requirements, develop technical solutions, and execute projects that improve manufacturing performance.\nContribute to the development of engineering standards, best practices, reusable tools, and innovative solutions that enhance project execution and customer value.\nTravel within North Carolina, South Carolina, and Virginia, approximately 25%, to support project execution, commissioning, training, and customer engagement activities.\nWork independently and collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams to deliver high‑impact production optimization solutions that improve operational performance, operator effectiveness, and manufacturing excellence.\nBenefits Participation in the Employee Stock Ownership Program (ESOP)\nRetirement plan, including a Safe Harbor contribution\nMedical, Dental, and Vision Insurance\nEmployer paid Life Insurance and Long‑Term Disability Insurance\nGenerous paid leave options that include vacation time, sick leave, personal leave time, R.E. 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