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Distributed Control Systems Engineer (Energy from Waste)

Miadstone, Kent

£-Attractive salary plus company car or car allowance

Our client is one of the UK’s leading waste and resource management companies, with over 200 facilities and 4,200 employees across the UK.

A vacancy currently exists for a Distributed Control Systems (DCS) Engineer based at the company’s Energy from Waste Facility in Kent. You will lead the maintenance and development of the Yokogawa Distributed Control System and other control systems critical to plant operations. You will also manage upgrades, troubleshoot technical issues, and play a vital role in ensuring system security, reliability, and efficiency.

This vacancy is for a full-time position, working 8am-4pm, Mon-Fri.

Main Duties:

  • Managing and maintaining the Yokogawa DCS and other site-wide control systems

  • Leading and delivering equipment and process upgrade projects

  • Performing troubleshooting and implementing control system repairs

  • Administering system access and ensuring security of logic controls

  • Supporting field systems such as turbine and emissions control systems

  • Keeping comprehensive records and backups of system logic and modifications

  • Supporting maintenance teams and contractors as required

  • Staying current with system upgrades and evaluating their applicability

  • Developing process monitoring tools to enhance performance.

    Candidate Requirements:

  • Qualification or equivalent experience in a technical discipline

  • Minimum 5 years' experience in Power, Paper, Cement, or Energy from Waste industries

  • Strong understanding of control systems, ideally Yokogawa Centum VP and Exaquantum

  • Proficiency with PLCs, Siemens Simatic Step7, and industrial communication protocols

  • Project management experience using Microsoft Project

  • Experience with CMMS (ideally Q4), and preventive/predictive maintenance

  • Self-motivated, detail-oriented, and proactive in problem-solving

  • Strong team player and also capable of working independently

    Ref: J9551

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