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DCS Engineer - Power Station
Kent
Circa. £60,000 + Company Car + Excellent Benefits

Alecto Recruitment is currently working with a leading organisation in the Energy from Waste (EfW) and Power Generation sector, seeking a skilled DCS Engineer to join their engineering team at a state-of-the-art facility in Kent.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced controls professional to take ownership of key control systems on a modern EfW site. The role offers excellent long-term prospects, investment in training, and a highly competitive salary and benefits package.

The Role - Key Responsibilities

Ongoing maintenance, support, and development of the site-wide DCS.
Lead on system upgrade projects, including software and hardware improvements.
Troubleshoot and resolve control system issues across the plant.
Administer user access and ensure control logic security is maintained.
Support to auxiliary systems including turbine and emissions control platforms.
Maintain comprehensive documentation, backups, and system change logs.
Collaborate closely with engineering and maintenance teams.
Stay current with control system technologies and recommend improvements.
Develop and implement process monitoring tools to boost efficiency and reliability.Requirements

A relevant technical qualification (e.g. HNC, ONC, NVQ) or significant industry experience.
Minimum 5 years' experience in a control systems role within Energy from Waste, Power, Cement, or Process industries.
Strong working knowledge of Siemens or Yokogawa DCS systems (Preferred).
Experience with PLCs.
Good understanding of industrial communication protocols.
Project management skills, ideally with experience using Microsoft Project.
Hands-on experience with CMMS systems (Q4 preferred).
Strong team player, highly self-motivated and detail oriented.What's On Offer

Basic salary between £50,000 and £60,000 per annum depending on experience.
Company Car or Cash Allowance.
25 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays.
Generous pension scheme and life insurance.
Performance-related bonus.
Employee benefits scheme including retail discounts, Cycle to Work, GymFlex, and more.
Access to professional health and wellbeing services.
Ongoing training and career development.To apply for this opportunity, please submit your CV via the link or contact Ashley at Alecto Recruitment on (phone number removed) for more information.

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