DCS Commissioning Technician
Listed on 2026-07-23
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Engineering
Maintenance Technician / Mechanic, Field/Service Technician
About you:
Join us. Unleash your energy within.
If you have world‑class ambitions to reach the stars while keeping your feet on the ground, we’re the team for you. We've created a new breed of company – future‑focused with reimagined ambition across all disciplines within the energy sector.
We love people who know their own potential and are not afraid to use it. We know that together, we’re far more than the sum of our parts. So, we celebrate people who want to grow and develop as we work together on some of the largest projects on the energy world stage.
We are committed to our diverse and inclusive community – a place where we can all be ourselves, thrive and develop. From day one, we offer a range of family‑friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements, and employee networks to support staff from different backgrounds.
As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we value applications from all backgrounds, cultures, and abilities.
We’re a disability‑friendly employer and can make adjustments to support you to perform at your best during the recruitment process.
Our purpose and beliefs:
As Kent, we’re tackling the greatest challenge of our time – to bring our world the energy it needs in the most responsible way ever imagined.
It’s the energy of every member of our team driven by our beliefs that is making this happen. Whatever our skill, our language, or our culture. These beliefs define and direct us every day to be the very best – for ourselves, our clients, our key stakeholders, the communities we operate in and the planet:
We PLAY BIG
We thrive on EMOTIONAL AGILITY
We are FANATICAL ABOUT PERFORMANCE
We are built on INFINITE THINKING
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Our vision for Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging:
We recognise that diversity & inclusion are catalysts for success. We’re heightening awareness on the benefits of people diversity, diversity of experiences and diversity of our perspectives. Creating a culture of inclusivity where all employees feel a sense of belonging.
Our combined energy is fueled by different nationalities, across 6 continents and 24 countries. Our commitment is to celebrate character – no matter what ethnic background, gender, age, religion, identity, or disability.
Job Description About the jobKent is looking for a DCS Commissioning Tech to be based in Port Arthur, TX and support regional project site(s).
The DCS Commissioning Technicians will execute test activities, ensure instruments are perfectly configured and working optimally, delivering on safety, quality, time and costs of the tests in their remit.
Skills and Responsibilities- Perform routine maintenance and troubleshooting of DCS components including I/O modules, controllers, servers, HMIs, and networking equipment.
- Support operations by ensuring proper functioning of control loops, alarms, and interlocks.
- Assist with configuration updates, logic modifications, and system backups under engineer supervision.
- Calibrate and maintain field instrumentation associated with the DCS, such as transmitters, control valves, and analyzers.
- Respond to system alarms and operator‑reported issues in a timely manner.
- Coordinate with process operators and engineers during plant startups, shutdowns, and emergency situations.
- Support the integration of new equipment or process changes into the DCS.
- Maintain accurate records of maintenance activities, configurations, and system changes.
- Ensure compliance with safety, environmental, and regulatory standards (e.g., OSHA, API, IEC).
- Participate in plant turnarounds, shutdowns, and commissioning activities as required.
- Perform routine maintenance and troubleshooting of DCS components including I/O modules, controllers, servers, HMIs, and networking equipment.
- Support operations by ensuring proper functioning of control loops, alarms, and interlocks.
In addition to the responsibilities listed herein, the employee may be required to perform other ad‑hoc tasks as needed or directed by the supervisor or management. These tasks will be within the reasonable scope of the employee's skills, capabilities, and role within the organization. The…
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