DCS Engineer

The Role

As DCS engineer you are part of the engineering team which has the prime responsibility to support the execution of the site capital investment program. In addition you provide the DCS support for the manufacturing organization in the daily operation of the plant.

The projects range from large investment projects and innovations to smaller modifications in the process installations. You ensure that projects and DCS changes are executed safe and without business interruption. The engineer must be able to effectively communicate with customers and team members to recommend potential safety, operability, quality and efficiency improvements, share technical knowledge and report technical problems. All modifications need to be examined on safety aspects.

 Responsibilities

• You provide ABB 800xA software application / control systems design for new projects and process changes.
• You ensure modifications to the DCS systems are correctly configured and installed and ensure stable operation of the DCS systems.
• You support system maintenance, upgrades and modifications, including supervising contractors who work on the DCS controls systems.
• You manage projects for implementation and maintenance of distributed control systems, including budgeting, scheduling, and resource allocation.
• You train manufacturing and maintenance colleagues as needed.
• You contact point to the automation company and corporate DCS experts.
• You provide support for the manufacturing team for DCS related operational issues.
• You ensure safety and compliance of the DCS systems in line with industry regulations and standards.
• You keep DCS documentation up-to-date.
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 About you

• You have completed at least a targeted Bachelor's degree focused on Engineering, Electronics, Computer Science, or related technical field (a Master’s degree is an advantage) have a thorough understanding of ABB 800xA automation software. Supplementary training in mathematics, programming or APC is  a pre.
• More than 5 years of related DCS engineering work experience in the chemical/process industry. Experience with DCS migrations and/or DCS server replacement project is a plus.
• Proficiency in using latest computer hardware and software.
• Languages: Excellent and skilled communicator in Dutch and English.
• Experience with design, setup, field verification, installation, troubleshooting in a, preferably, industrial environment.
• Troubleshooting skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Are you interested?

Please contact Rob de Witte, Engineering Manager via 06 27652414 for additional information. Or reply directly by sending your resume to  midrecruitment@synthomer.com or use the solliciteer-button.