Full-Time
Advanced Process Control Engineer
CruxOCM
11-50 employees
Autonomous control optimization for heavy industry
No salary listed
Calgary, AB, Canada + 2 more
More locations: Edmonton, AB, Canada | Vancouver, BC, Canada
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- Bachelor’s degree in Chemical, Electrical, or Mechanical engineering or related field (post-graduate studies focusing on advanced control systems or MPC preferred)
- Hold a Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) designation or be eligible to obtain licensure in Canada
- Experience with control system design, controller tuning, execution of simulation-based testing, data processing and analysis, system integration
- Familiarity with the process of system identification to develop empirical models of input-output relationships
- Experience with writing specification documents, technical reports
- Proficiency with Python and version control software (e.g. GitHub)
- Prior experience or knowledge of hydraulic theory, fluid dynamics, numerical methods, optimization algorithms/dynamic programming (asset)
- Experience with OPC communication protocols and/or SCADA systems (asset)
- Experience with DNV Synergi Pipeline Simulator (SPS) or Atmos Simulation Suite for performing transient pipeline simulations (asset)
- Architect, implement, and tune advanced control strategies, such as Model Predictive Control (MPC), for pipeline systems
- Design state machines for operational mode management, construct fail-safe conditions and safety checks, and protective interlocks
- Outline and execute test plans to validate controller performance and safety requirements, perform root cause analyses (RCAs), and troubleshoot errors or undesired behaviours in simulation-based and production environments
- Create and help maintain tools for data analysis, system identification, empirical and physics-based model tuning
- Enable rapid integration and deployment of Crux products, by developing playbooks, standardizing processes and leveraging the latest engineering tools.
- Ensure all deliverables meet the high safety and reliability standards required for heavy industry environments.
- Develop deep, trust-based relationships with client-side operators and technical leads.
- Align cross-functional teams to ensure a unified delivery approach.
- post-graduate studies focusing on advanced control systems or Model Predictive Control preferred
- A reasonable understanding of hydraulic theory, fluid dynamics, numerical methods, optimization algorithms/dynamic programming
- Experience with OPC communication protocols and/or SCADA systems
- Experience with DNV Synergi Pipeline Simulator (SPS) or Atmos Simulation Suite for performing transient pipeline simulations
CruxOCM delivers robotic industrial process automation with an autonomous control and optimization platform for large-scale dynamic industrial systems, starting with oil and gas. It integrates into existing control centers and acts like adaptive cruise-control for control room operators to manage complex operations with precision. The platform continuously monitors operations, autonomously adjusts decisions, and improves throughput, safety, and environmental compliance. Its goal is to help clients maximize revenue while reducing environmental impact by enabling more reliable and efficient management of critical infrastructure.
Company Size
11-50
Company Stage
Series A
Total Funding
$25.5M
Headquarters
Calgary, Canada
Founded
2017
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Pipeline operators want faster, safer automation without replacing legacy control systems.
- Validated 40% faster restarts and 4% throughput gains create clear ROI.
- The $17M Series A from M12 strengthens enterprise credibility and sales access.
What critics are saying
- Honeywell, Emerson, Schneider Electric, and Siemens can bundle competing control software.
- Mission-critical autonomy creates severe reputational damage from any failed control incident.
- Dependence on North American oil and gas spending narrows demand and slows expansion.
What makes CruxOCM unique
- CruxOCM automates control rooms with RIPA, not generic enterprise workflow software.
- Its software layers closed-loop autonomy onto existing SCADA and DCS systems.
- The platform targets midstream pipelines, gathering systems, and related energy operations.
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Benefits
Remote Work Options
Flexible Work Hours
Health Insurance
Comprehensive health benefits
Employee stock option plan
Unlimited Paid Time Off
Professional development opportunities
Growth-mindset culture
A diverse and inclusive environment
Hybrid Work Options
Stock Options
401(k) Retirement Plan
401(k) Company Match
Wellness Program
Mental Health Support
Phone/Internet Stipend
Home Office Stipend
Conference Attendance Budget
Family Planning Benefits
Growth & Insights and Company News
6 month growth
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↑ 10%CruxOCM will showcase its industrial automation software at CERAWeek 2025 in Houston, March 10-14. Following a successful $17 million Series A funding round led by M12, CruxOCM will present its AI-powered platform that enhances pipeline operational efficiency, safety, and profitability. CEO Vicki Knott and CRO Adam Marsden will discuss the impact of human-centered autonomy and autonomous solutions on pipeline operations, highlighting cost savings and revenue growth.
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CruxOCM, a Delaware domiciled California company, has raised $17 million in a Series A funding round led by M12 (Microsoft’s Venture Fund), with participation from ONEOK, Raven Indigenous Capital Partners, EIC Rose Rock Fund, Angular Ventures, Bullpen Capital, Root Ventures, Industry Ventures, Cendana Capital, Pipeline Capital Partners, and Golden Ventures. This brings CruxOCM’s total capital raised to $27 million. The funds will be used to enhance their co-pilot technology for control room operators.
Calgary-based CruxOCM, which automates industrial control rooms in the energy sector, raised a $23.3 million CAD ($17 million USD) Series A led by M12, Microsoft’s venture fund. New investors include Oneok, Raven Indigenous Capital Partners, and EIC Rose Rock Fund, with return investors like Angular Ventures and Bullpen Capital. This brings CruxOCM's total funding to $37 million CAD ($27 million USD). The investment will expand their co-pilot software to more control rooms.
Calgary-based startup CruxOCM, which provides software that automates the operations of industrial control rooms in the energy sector, has raised a $23.3-million CAD ($17 million USD) Series A round led by M12, Microsoft's venture fund.