Senior DCS Engineer UK Power Plants & Cybersecurity

Emply Denmark

Warrington

On-site

GBP 51,000 - 69,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Health Care Cash Plan

Employee Assistance Programme

Salary Exchange Pension contributions

Fixed employer Pension contribution 6%

34 days annual leave

Life Assurance cover 3 x salary

Enhanced maternity/paternity pay

EV/Hybrid car scheme

Annual bonus

Job summary

BWSC is seeking a Senior DCS Engineer for our UK Head Office in Birchwood. The role combines hands-on technical support with engineering improvements in an international, multi-stakeholder environment.

You will deliver expertise across the full lifecycle of BWSC energy plants, including operations, lifecycle management, changes, and cybersecurity and compliance. Suitable candidates hold an Engineering degree and have experience in power plants or related sectors.

Qualifications

Engineering degree (BSc/MSc) in Electrical Engineering, Industrial Engineering or related field with understanding of DCS, SCADA and OT environments.
Experience from power plants, utilities, process industry, marine, or offshore environments is highly relevant.
Strong analytical mindset with ability to simplify and communicate complex electrical issues.
Proactive problem solver who takes ownership of technical challenges and delivers practical solutions.

Responsibilities

Deliver advanced expertise across the full lifecycle of BWSC energy plants supporting operational matters, lifecycle overviews, change management, and compliance questions.
Provide operational support including DCS/PLC health checks, troubleshooting, outages, and emergency call-out coverage.
Coordinate lifecycle and change management initiatives, upgrades, patching, and documentation.
Act as technical focal point towards OEMs and service providers, ensuring SLA adherence and vendor interventions, with cybersecurity focus.