Emerson DCS Expert

Emerson DCS Engineer / DCS Commissioning Specialist

Location: Huelva, Spain

Engagement Type: Freelance / Contract

We are seeking an experienced Emerson DCS Engineer to support the commissioning and start-up phase of a major industrial plant project in Huelva, Spain. The successful candidate will join the commissioning team and play a key role in ensuring the Distributed Control System (DCS) is fully tested, verified, and operational ahead of plant start-up. This position requires strong hands-on experience with Emerson DCS platforms, including troubleshooting, logic modification, system optimisation, and commissioning support within a process industry environment.

• Support commissioning and start-up activities for a new industrial process plant.
• Troubleshoot, analyse, modify, and optimise Emerson DCS control logic.
• Verify and commission control loops and Emergency Shutdown (ESD) systems.
• Assist in debugging and resolving DCS-related issues during commissioning activities.
• Optimise HMI graphics, alarm management, and operator interfaces to minimise start-up downtime.
• Conduct system testing, loop checks, and site acceptance activities.
• Produce and maintain accurate as-built documentation.
• Update control narratives, logic diagrams, and HMI displays as required.
• Support operational readiness and ensure a stable DCS environment for handover to the operations team.
• Work closely with multidisciplinary engineering, commissioning, and operations teams.

• Fully verified control loops and ESD logic prior to hot commissioning.
• Completed loop checks and commissioning documentation.
• Updated red-line P&IDs and control system documentation.
• Finalised logic diagrams and HMI graphics.
• Site Acceptance Test (SAT) reports and software punch-list tracking.
• Operational procedures and DCS handover documentation.
• Commissioned and stabilised control system ready for operational use.

• Minimum 3 years' experience working with Emerson DCS systems
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• Proven commissioning and start-up experience within industrial process plants.
• Strong understanding of control systems, instrumentation, and process automation.
• Experience troubleshooting and modifying DCS logic in a live commissioning environment.
• Knowledge of ESD systems, loop checking, and system validation activities.
• Ability to work independently on site while collaborating with wider project teams.
• Excellent problem-solving and communication skills.

• Experience with in air separation, chemical, gas, energy, or heavy industrial facilities.
• Previous involvement in greenfield projects and plant start-ups.
• Familiarity with commissioning documentation and handover procedures.