Commissioning DCS Specialist

Aldebaran Group; Rotterdam; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Aldebaran Group in Rotterdam is seeking a DCS Commissioning Specialist / DCS Expert to join the site team during commissioning of a major industrial project. You will ensure proper operation of the DCS, validate control logic, and support start-up activities.

You bring a degree in Automation/Instrumentation, 10+ years of experience, strong DCS knowledge (especially Yokogawa), and proven ability to work on energy or chemical industry projects. Fluent English is required.

Qualifications

• Degree in Automation, Instrumentation, Control Systems Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum 10 years of relevant experience.
• Significant experience in industrial commissioning and DCS systems.
• Significant experience with YOKOGAWA's systems.
• Experience on complex industrial projects within energy, chemical, petrochemical, hydrogen, oil & gas, or process industries.
• Strong knowledge of DCS systems and control system architectures.
• Fluent English communication skills, both written and spoken.

Responsibilities

• Perform a critical review of the existing DCS architecture and configuration.
• Support site teams in the execution of DCS-related commissioning activities.
• Conduct and supervise control logic verification (Logic Checks).
• Participate in functional testing of equipment and systems.
• Carry out Loop Checks and monitor the resolution of identified issues.
• Verify consistency between engineering documentation and on-site implementation.
• Analyze technical deviations and propose improvements when required.
• Challenge existing design choices to optimize system performance, reliability, and operability.
• Provide regular reporting to the project and commissioning teams.

Skills

DCS expertise

Commissioning

English fluency

Education

Automation/Instrumentation degree

Tools

YOKOGAWA systems

Job description

DCS Commissioning Specialist - Ref. JOB-1595

For a major industrial project in Rotterdam, we are looking for a Commissioning System Specialist / DCS Expert to join the site team during the commissioning phase.

The successful candidate will support commissioning activities by ensuring proper operation of the Distributed Control System (DCS), validating control logic implementation, and contributing to the successful start-up of the facility.

Responsibilities

• Perform a critical review of the existing DCS architecture and configuration.
• Support site teams in the execution of DCS-related commissioning activities.
• Conduct and supervise control logic verification (Logic Checks).
• Participate in functional testing of equipment and systems.
• Carry out Loop Checks and monitor the resolution of identified issues.
• Verify consistency between engineering documentation and on-site implementation.
• Analyze technical deviations and propose improvements when required.
• Challenge existing design choices to optimize system performance, reliability, and operability.
• Provide regular reporting to the project and commissioning teams.

Profile

• Degree in Automation, Instrumentation, Control Systems Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum 10 years of relevant experience.
• Significant experience in industrial commissioning and DCS systems.
• Significant experience with YOKOGAWA's systems.
• Experience on complex industrial projects within the energy, chemical, petrochemical, hydrogen, oil & gas, or process industries sectors.
• Strong knowledge of DCS systems and control system architectures.
• Fluent English communication skills, both written and spoken.

Your Motivation

You are not only a DCS Expert; you are also committed to delivering projects with a reduced environmental impact. You strive to identify the most cost-effective solutions to lower the project's carbon footprint and minimize its impact on the surrounding environment.

Aldebaran Group

ALDEBARAN Group operates in the energy and infrastructure sectors, supporting clients in France and internationally.

We partner with companies committed to reducing their carbon and environmental footprint, helping them achieve their net‑zero ambitions as early as possible.

Likewise, we recruit the best engineers and managers who are ready to support this transition. We are not only looking for environmental specialists but for talented professionals who consider the net‑zero approach an essential part of their work and values.

Join us and help make the world greener NOW!