DCS Commissioning Specialist

Aldebaran Group; Rotterdam; Hybrid; EUR 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Aldebaran Group is seeking a DCS Commissioning Specialist in Rotterdam to lead and execute commissioning activities for a major project. You will ensure proper DCS operation, validate control logic, and drive successful startup of the facility.

The role requires extensive DCS and Yokogawa experience, strong problem-solving skills, and proactive collaboration with site teams to optimise performance and reliability on complex process plants.

Qualifications

• Degree in Automation, Instrumentation or related field.
• 10+ years of relevant experience in industrial commissioning and DCS.
• Significant experience with DCS systems and Yokogawa.
• Experience on complex energy, chemical, or process projects.
• Fluent English, written and spoken.

Responsibilities

• Review existing DCS architecture and configuration.
• Support site teams in 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 issue resolution.
• Verify consistency between engineering docs and on-site implementation.
• Analyze deviations and propose improvements.
• Challenge design choices to optimize performance and reliability.
• Provide regular reporting to project and commissioning teams.

Skills

DCS Expertise

Yokogawa Systems

Industrial Commissioning

Control Systems

Education

Automation/Instrumentation degree

Job description

DCS Commissioning Specialist - Ref. JOB-1595

OVERVIEW:

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 the 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!