Project Controls Engineer

OLG Recruitment are currently looking for a Process Control Engineer for our client located in Stallingborough. This is a contract opportunity for approximately 24 months, with potential extension.

Role Purpose

The DCS Contractor will provide specialist control system engineering support on a Top Tier COMAH site. The role involves configuration, troubleshooting, modification, and optimisation of DeltaV systems to ensure safe, reliable and compliant operation of a critical process plant. The contractor will support ongoing project work, system upgrades, lifecycle management, and day‑to‑day operational support.

Key Responsibilities

Operational Support

* Provide expert-level troubleshooting and fault resolution on the DeltaV DCS platform

* Support 24/7 manufacturing operations through timely response to control system issues.

* Fix, tune, or modify control loops, continuous logic, graphics, alarms, historian tags, and sequence configuration.

* Conduct system health checks, backups, patching, and routine maintenance activities.

Project Engineering

* Deliver control system changes from concept through to implementation, including design, configuration, documentation, FAT/SAT, and commissioning.

* Support with the sites migration projects from ABB System 6 to Honeywell Experion

* Collaborate with process engineering, I&E, safety, and project teams to deliver robust automation solutions.

Safety & Compliance

* Ensure all automation work meets COMAH and site safety standards.

* Maintain accurate and up‑to‑date technical documentation, cause & effect diagrams, and functional design specifications.

* Participate in HAZOP, LOPA, alarm rationalisation system assessments.

* Implement changes under the sites Management of Change (MoC) procedures.

Continuous Improvement

* Identify opportunities to improve control strategies, reduce downtime, enhance product quality, and increase plant reliability.

Required Qualifications & Experience

Technical Skills

* Minimum 5+ years’ experience with the Emerson DeltaV DCS system (configuration, troubleshooting, commissioning).

* Experience using Honeywell Experion and/or ABB System 6 would be advantageous

* Strong understanding of industrial process automation, control theory, PID tuning, and batch/sequential logic.

* Experience with OPC, historians (e.g., PI), alarm management, communication protocols (Modbus) and networked control architectures.

* Ability to navigate system backups, patching, server/console management, and system security principles.

Industry Experience

* Experience working on Top Tier COMAH sites, chemical processing, petrochemical or similar high‑hazard environments.

Education & Certifications

* Vendor certification (Emerson DeltaV)

Competencies

* Strong problem-solving skills under pressure in a live plant environment.

* Ability to work autonomously and manage conflicting priorities.

* Excellent communication skills with operators, engineers and contractors

* High attention to detail and commitment to safety and compliance.

* Adaptable and able to integrate quickly into an established team.

Additional Requirements

Right to work in the UK and ability to work on-site