Power Generation

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 01489 533 030 / matt@mctechnical.co.uk.