DCS Technician

OSM Thome; Deutschland; Remote; EUR 55.000 - 85.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

OSM Thome seeks an experienced DCS Technician for our offshore industrial operation to maintain, troubleshoot, and optimize Distributed Control Systems (DCS), PLCs, instrumentation, and related automation equipment ensuring safe and efficient production.

You will work within a multidisciplinary maintenance team, performing diagnostics, software updates, backups, preventive maintenance, and system upgrades while documenting activities and coordinating specialist vendor support to uphold HSE

Qualifikationen

• Technical qualification in Automation, Instrumentation, Electronics, Electrical Engineering, or a related discipline (as applicable).
• Proven experience with industrial automation and control systems in process industries.
• Strong knowledge of DCS, PLC, SCADA, instrumentation and control system maintenance.

Aufgaben

• Perform maintenance, diagnostics, and troubleshooting of DCS, PLC, and control systems.
• Monitor system performance and identify opportunities for improvement and optimization.
• Execute software, firmware, and system updates, backups, and preventive maintenance activities.
• Support commissioning, modifications, and system upgrades.
• Analyze equipment failures and implement corrective actions.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records and technical documentation.
• Coordinate and supervise specialist vendor support as required.
• Assist operations and maintenance teams during troubleshooting and plant upsets.
• Manage spare parts requirements for assigned systems.
• Ensure compliance with PTW procedures and HSE standards.

Kenntnisse

DCS maintenance

PLC systems

Instrumentation

SCADA

Troubleshooting

Ausbildung

Automation/Instrumentation/Electrical Eng degree

Tools

SCADA software

PLC programming

Automation software

Jobbeschreibung

We are looking for an experienced DCS Technician to join a dynamic offshore industrial operation. This is an exciting opportunity for a skilled automation professional to play a key role in maintaining, troubleshooting, and optimizing control systems that support safe and efficient production. Working within a multidisciplinary maintenance team, you will be responsible for ensuring the reliability and performance of Distributed Control Systems (DCS), PLCs, instrumentation, and associated automation equipment while maintaining the highest standards of safety and operational excellence.

What You'll Be Doing

• Perform maintenance, diagnostics, and troubleshooting of DCS, PLC, and control systems.
• Monitor system performance and identify opportunities for improvement and optimization.
• Execute software, firmware, and system updates, backups, and preventive maintenance activities.
• Support commissioning, modifications, and system upgrades.
• Analyze equipment failures and implement effective corrective actions.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records and technical documentation.
• Coordinate and supervise specialist vendor support as required.
• Assist operations and maintenance teams during troubleshooting and plant upsets.
• Manage spare parts requirements for assigned systems.
• Ensure compliance with company procedures, permit-to-work requirements, and HSE standards.

What We're Looking For

• Technical qualification in Automation, Instrumentation, Electronics, Electrical Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Proven experience with industrial automation and control systems in a process industry environment.
• Strong knowledge of DCS, PLC, SCADA, instrumentation, and control system maintenance.
• Experience performing system troubleshooting, backups, updates, and configuration management.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work effectively with multidisciplinary teams and external service providers.
• Strong commitment to safety, quality, and operational excellence.
• Offshore or industrial production facility experience is highly desirable.

Why Join Us?

• Work with advanced automation technologies in a challenging and rewarding environment.
• Contribute directly to operational reliability and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Be part of a collaborative team that values safety, technical expertise, and professional development.

If you are passionate about automation, control systems, and operational reliability, we would like to hear from you.