Senior DCS Engineer – PCS7/PlantPAx Specialist

Actemium UK; Billingham; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension

Health cashback plan

Share scheme

EV Car scheme

PPE & workwear

Job summary

Actemium Automation Teesside is seeking an experienced Control Systems Engineer with strong DCS expertise, ideally PCS 7 or PlantPAx, to support delivery across our automation portfolio.

You will design, configure and commission DCS solutions, produce essential documents, and provide client-facing technical support. Based at Teesside with travel to client sites, you will work with a multidisciplinary team upholding safety and quality standards.

Qualifications

• Essential hands-on PCS 7 or PlantPAx experience.
• Background in control systems engineering, process automation, or systems integration.
• 3+ years in design, configuration and commissioning within process industries.
• Understanding of instrumentation, SCADA/HMI, industrial networks and safety systems.
• EC&I engineering deliverables and lifecycle documentation.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills.
• Relevant engineering qualification (HNC/HND/Degree).
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel.

Responsibilities

• Design, configure and implement DCS systems (PCS 7 / PlantPAx) for industrial process automation projects.
• Produce technical documents: I/O lists, control philosophies, specifications, and FDS/SDS.
• Develop, test and commission PCS 7 / PlantPAx solutions onsite and remotely.
• Provide client-facing technical support, advice, and training throughout the project lifecycle.
• Work collaboratively with engineering, SHEQ and project management teams to ensure safe, compliant delivery.
• Support system upgrades, troubleshooting, obsolescence strategies, and ongoing DCS optimisation.
• Contribute to continuous improvement in engineering standards and digital automation practices.

Skills

PCS 7

PlantPAx

DCS design

SCADA/HMI

Instrumentation

Industrial networks

Safety standards

Education

HNC/HND/Degree in Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Panel design

Job description

Actemium Automation Teesside is seeking an experienced Control Systems Engineer with strong DCS expertise, ideally PCS 7 or PlantPAx, to support delivery across our automation portfolio.

You will design, configure and commission DCS solutions, produce essential documents, and provide client-facing technical support. Based at Teesside with travel to client sites, you will work with a multidisciplinary team upholding safety and quality standards.