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DCS Engineer – Energy from Waste

Competitive Salary + Car Allowance + Bonus & Benefits

Kent

MC Technical Recruitment is currently recruiting for a DCS Engineer to join an established Energy from Waste (EfW) Power Station in the Kent area. This is a great opportunity to join a leading organisation in the power generation sector, supporting the safe and efficient operation of the plant.

As a DCS Engineer, your responsibilities will include:

Leading the maintenance and development of the site's Distributed Control System (DCS) and other control systems
Managing DCS and process control upgrades and improvement projects
Providing technical support and troubleshooting for control system faults
Administering system access, backups, and security protocols
Supporting the operation and maintenance of field systems including turbine and emissions controls
Developing monitoring tools and control logic to optimise performance
Supporting planned and unplanned outages, shutdowns, and contractor activities
Staying current with software upgrades and evaluating their relevance to plant operations
To be considered for this role, you should have:

A recognised qualification or equivalent experience in an engineering discipline
At least 5 years’ experience within Power Generation, Energy from Waste, or similar heavy industrial sectors (e.g. Cement, Paper)
Experience with control systems, ideally Yokogawa Centum VP and Exaquantum
Familiarity with PLCs, Siemens S7, and industrial communication protocols
Project management experience
Experience using CMMS and a strong understanding of preventive/predictive maintenance
Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail
A proactive, self-motivated approach and the ability to work independently or within a team

What’s on offer:

Competitive basic salary (depending on experience)
Company car or car allowance
25 days holiday + Bank Holidays
Life assurance & pension
Discretionary bonus scheme
Career development and on-the-job training
Flexible benefits and employee wellbeing support

To apply:

If you are interested in this opportunity and would like to learn more, please apply via the link or contact Matt George at MC Technical Recruitment on (phone number removed) / (url removed)

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