Control Systems Engineer

Star; Zoeterwoude; On-site; EUR 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

STAR is seeking a Controls Engineer to define boundary conditions for safe, efficient HRSG operation and to prepare the technical documentation for implementation.

You will collaborate with Process, Design, and Supply teams to ensure contractual requirements are fulfilled and system interfaces are integrated. Expect FAT/SAT support and Hazop involvement, delivering robust control solutions across projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field.
• At least 3 years in measurement and control technology or as a controls engineer.
• Knowledge of DCS systems; Siemens T3000 or SIMATIC PCS 7 preferred.
• Able to translate requirements into clear inputs for PCS programming.
• Solid understanding of fluid flow and heat transfer.
• Able to work independently and meet tight schedules.
• Experience with databases and quick software adaptation.
• Strong communication and coordination within project teams.
• Excellent English language skills.

Responsibilities

• Set boundary conditions for safe, efficient HRSG operation.
• Prepare technical docs and participate in safety/controls meetings with customers.
• Prepare technical specifications and documentation.
• Select instruments for HRSG projects.
• Manage contractual requirements to align with project goals.
• Make decisions in critical situations and own the outcome.
• Distinguish main vs. secondary issues.
• Write the system description for HRSG start-up/shutdown/operation.
• Create Functional Control Diagrams for HRSG.
• Engage in Hazop studies and discuss outcomes with the client.
• Distribute SIL assessments resulting from Hazop.
• Support procurement and selection of Burner Management System.
• Conduct FAT at subcontractors for Process Control Systems (DCS).
• Provide on-site SAT support related to controls.

Skills

Strong communication

Excellent English

Independent work

Project coordination

Database familiarity

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Tools

Siemens T3000

SIMATIC PCS 7

DCS knowledge

Job description

• As a Controls Engineer, you set the boundary conditions for the safe, efficient, and reliable operation of the Heat Recovery Steam Generator (HRSG).
• You will prepare the required technical documentation for proper implementation of the HRSG controls, participate in customer and site meetings related to safety, controls, and tests. In this role, you will collaborate closely with cross-functional project teams including Process, Design, and Supply departments—to ensure that all contractual requirements are fulfilled, and system interfaces are properly integrated.
• Preparing Technical specifications and documentation
• Selecting instruments for the HRSG projects
• Managing the contractual requirements and making sure they are aligned with the project goals
• Comfortable in taking decisions in critical situation and responsible for the outcome
• Ability to distinguish between main and secondary issues
• Responsible for writing the System description for the start-up, shutdown and operation of the HRSG
• Create a Functional Controls Diagrams to control the HRSG
• Involved with the Hazop studies and discuss outcome with the client
• Distribute the SIL assessments as outcome from the Hazop
• Responsible for supporting the procurement and selection of the Burner management system
• Conducting Factory acceptance tests (FAT) at the subcontractors location for the Process Control Systems (DCS)
• On-site (SAT) support related to controls

• Bachelor’s degree, preferably in Engineering, or related fields
• Min. of 3 years of experience with measurement & control technology or has worked as controls engineer
• General knowledge of DCS systems and preferably have knowledge of Siemens T3000 controls system or SIMATIC PCS 7
• Knows how to convert functional requirements into clear input for the PCS programmer.
• Good understanding of fluid flow and heat transfer technology
• importance in this position.
• Ability to work independently and manage tight schedules
• You have experience working with databases and can quickly familiarize yourself with new software.
• Strong communication and coordination skills, with the ability to act as a reliable peer in a project team
• Excellent English skills (both written and spoken)