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Job Title: DCS Engineer

Salary: £44,001 to £60,501 per annum (plus benefits, including Company Car or Cash Allowance)

Hours: Full-time, 40 hours per week

Location: Kent

Role Overview

H9 Talent Solutions are looking for an experienced DCS Engineer to lead the maintenance, development, and continuous improvement of a Yokogawa Distributed Control System (DCS) and associated site-wide control systems at a key operational facility. The role involves managing upgrades, troubleshooting technical issues, and ensuring control system reliability, security, and performance across the plant.

Key Responsibilities

Manage and maintain Yokogawa DCS and other control systems across the facility

Lead equipment and process upgrade projects

Diagnose and repair control system issues

Administer system access and safeguard logic security

Support auxiliary systems including turbine and emissions control

Maintain detailed records and backup system logic/modifications

Collaborate with maintenance teams and external contractors

Stay informed of system updates and assess applicability

Develop and implement tools for process monitoring and performance enhancement

Required Skills & Experience

Technical qualification or equivalent practical experience

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

Strong knowledge of control systems (ideally Yokogawa Centum VP and Exaquantum)

Proficient with PLCs, Siemens Simatic Step7, and industrial communication protocols

Project management experience (Microsoft Project preferred)

Experience using CMMS (ideally Q4), with emphasis on preventive/predictive maintenance

Self-driven, analytical, and solution-focused

Benefits

Competitive salary

25 days annual leave (plus Bank Holidays)

Pension scheme

Life insurance

Discretionary bonus scheme

Company car or cash allowance

Training and career development opportunities

Recognition and referral schemes

Flexible benefits: cycle to work, high street discounts, Gymflex, holiday purchase, etc.

Access to Employee Assistance Programme and Best Doctors service via a wellbeing platform

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