DCS Commissioning Specialist

OLEO Consulting Group; Rotterdam; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

OLEO Consulting Group is seeking a DCS Commissioning Specialist for a large-scale hydrogen facility in the Netherlands. The role is site-based in Rotterdam with occasional travel in Europe.

You will lead DCS pre-commissioning and commissioning, coordinating with E&I and process teams to ensure safe, compliant execution. Required is 10+ years of DCS experience, strong reading of E&I docs, and fluent English.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of professional experience with DCS systems.
• Fluent English is mandatory.
• Proven DCS pre-commissioning and commissioning experience.
• Strong ability to read and interpret E&I diagrams and P&IDs.

Responsibilities

• Lead all DCS-related pre-commissioning and commissioning activities on site.
• Perform reception, energization and initial DCS verification.
• Verify DCS configuration against project specs and docs.
• Coordinate logic checks, functional tests and commissioning tests.
• Support loop-check teams for field testing and troubleshooting.
• Analyse testing discrepancies and determine corrective actions.

Skills

DCS experience

Logic checks

Functional testing

Loop checks

Troubleshooting

Yokogawa DCS

Reading E&I docs

Autonomy

Leadership

Reporting skills

English fluency

Tools

DCS software

P&ID comprehension

Job description

Full time | OLEO Consulting Group | Netherlands

Posted On 11/08/2026

Job Information

Work Experience 10+ years

Oil & Gas

City Rotterdam

State/Province Zuid-Holland

3011

Job Description

We are currently looking for a DCS Commissioning Specialist in the framework of the pre-commissioning and commissioning of a large-scale hydrogen production facility in the Netherlands

The assignment will start during the pre-commissioning phase, with the reception and energization of the DCS followed by the first loop checks. The DCS Commissioning Specialist will take the lead on all DCS-related activities and work closely with the site commissioning, E&I and process teams.

The position is site-based in the Netherlands, with occasional business trips in Europe.

The main duties are the following:

• Lead all DCS-related pre-commissioning and commissioning activities on site.
• Perform the reception, energization and initial verification of the DCS.
• Verify the DCS configuration against project specifications, functional requirements and approved engineering documentation.
• Perform and coordinate logic checks, functional checks and associated commissioning tests.
• Work closely with the loop-check team to support field testing and troubleshoot DCS-related issues.
• Analyse discrepancies identified during testing and determine the appropriate corrective actions.
• Modify DCS configuration when required in order to comply with project specifications, including parameters such as ranges, sensor types and functional logic.
• Support the commissioning of E&I systems and their interfaces with the DCS.
• Read and interpret E&I documentation, including logic diagrams, wiring diagrams, loop diagrams and instrumentation hook-ups.
• Read and interpret relevant process and piping documentation, including P&IDs, isometrics and associated technical documentation.
• Support the commissioning of electrical equipment, electrical shelters and rotating equipment whenever required for DCS integration and functional testing.
• Coordinate closely with the different commissioning disciplines to ensure proper sequencing and execution of activities.
• Challenge existing technical solutions when necessary and propose practical solutions to resolve commissioning issues.
• Ensure that all DCS checks and tests are performed in accordance with approved procedures, project requirements and applicable quality standards.
• Complete and maintain all quality and commissioning documentation associated with on-site DCS checks and tests.
• Monitor progress of DCS activities and provide clear reporting on completed works, outstanding issues and required actions.
• Contribute to the overall commissioning planning and coordination of the project.
• Work autonomously while maintaining effective cooperation with the wider site and commissioning teams.

Requirements

• Minimum 10 years of professional experience with DCS systems, preferably within industrial process, energy, hydrogen, Oil & Gas, petrochemical or similar projects.
• Proven experience in DCS pre-commissioning and commissioning.
• Strong experience in logic checks, functional testing, loop checks and troubleshooting.
• Good experience with Yokogawa DCS systems is required.
• Good knowledge of commissioning management and coordination.
• Strong ability to read and interpret E&I documentation, including logic diagrams, wiring diagrams, loop diagrams and instrumentation hook-ups.
• Good ability to read and interpret process and piping documentation, including P&IDs and isometrics.
• Experience in the commissioning of E&I systems and electrical equipment.
• Experience with rotating equipment commissioning would be an advantage.
• Strong autonomy, leadership, teamwork and reporting skills.
• Good command of standard digital and office tools.
• Fluent English is mandatory.
• Availability for a full-time, site-based assignment in the Netherlands.
• The candidate must hold or be able to obtain the required site safety and electrical certifications applicable to the assignment.