Distributed Control Systems Engineer (Energy from Waste)

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Job summary

A leading waste and resource management company seeks a Distributed Control Systems Engineer for its Energy from Waste Facility in Kent. The successful candidate will maintain critical control systems, manage upgrades, and ensure security and efficiency. This full-time role offers an attractive salary and opportunities for career growth.

Qualifications

• Experience with Yokogawa Distributed Control Systems.
• Familiarity with maintenance of control systems.
• Ability to manage upgrades and troubleshoot issues.

Responsibilities

• Managing and maintaining the Yokogawa DCS and other site-wide control systems.
• Leading and delivering equipment and process upgrade projects.
• Performing troubleshooting and implementing control system repairs.

Skills

Troubleshooting

System Security

Process Monitoring

Job description

Distributed Control Systems Engineer (Energy from Waste)

Miadstone, Kent

£-Attractive salary plus company car or car allowance

Our client is one of the UK’s leading waste and resource management companies, with over 200 facilities and 4,200 employees across the UK.

A vacancy currently exists for a Distributed Control Systems (DCS) Engineer based at the company’s Energy from Waste Facility in Kent. You will lead the maintenance and development of the Yokogawa Distributed Control System and other control systems critical to plant operations. You will also manage upgrades, troubleshoot technical issues, and play a vital role in ensuring system security, reliability, and efficiency.

This vacancy is for a full-time position, working 8am-4pm, Mon-Fri.

Main Duties:

1. Managing and maintaining the Yokogawa DCS and other site-wide control systems
2. Leading and delivering equipment and process upgrade projects
3. Performing troubleshooting and implementing control system repairs
4. Administering system access and ensuring security of logic controls
5. Supporting field systems such as turbine and emissions control systems
6. Keeping comprehensive records and backups of system logic and modifications
7. Supporting maintenance teams and contractors as required
8. Staying current with system upgrades and evaluating their applicability
9. Developing process monitoring tools to enhance performance