DCS Commissioning Operator

Astute’s Power team are looking to recruit a DCS Commissioning Operator on an Energy from Waste Project in West Midlands on a 3-month minimum contract.

Key skills

• Operate and monitor plant systems through the Valmet DNA Distributed Control System (DCS).
• Support commissioning activities including plant start-up, shutdown, functional testing, and performance testing.
• Assist with fault finding and troubleshooting of process and control system issues during commissioning.
• Carry out plant walkdowns and verify field equipment operation against DCS indications.
• Work closely with the commissioning team to execute commissioning procedures and test documentation.
• Record operational data, test results, and commissioning observations accurately.
• Ensure all activities are completed in accordance with site health, safety, and environmental requirements.
• Participate in daily commissioning meetings and handovers.
• Must have proven experience operating and commissioning Valmet DNA DCS systems.
• Must have previous experience working on Energy from Waste (EfW) and/or Biomass power generation projects.
• Hold strong understanding of plant commissioning, start-up, shutdown, and testing activities.
• Knowledge of permit-to-work systems and safe systems of work.
• Ability to work effectively alongside commissioning engineers, operations teams, and subcontractors.
• Ability to work on a shift pattern on days initially.

Location, remuneration and timeframe of the DCS Commissioning Operator role

• West Midlands
• Immediate Start
• 3 months minimum
• Outside IR35

INDPOW

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