DCS Board Operator

About the role

We are seeking an experienced DCS Board Operator to join our oil & gas projects during pre‑commissioning, commissioning and start‑up phases. The role involves operating and monitoring the Distributed Control System, ensuring all loops and alarms function correctly and supporting field teams to bring the plant online safely.

Key responsibilities

• Operate and monitor the DCS throughout pre‑commissioning, commissioning and start‑up, including loop checks, functional testing, SAT and system verification.
• Coordinate with field technicians, ICSS vendors and Mechanical, Electrical and Piping teams to execute loop testing, resolve system issues and support field commissioning activities.
• Verify and update engineering documents such as Instrument Loop Diagrams, Alarm Objective Analyses, datasheets, control logic and commissioning records.
• Monitor, test and validate alarms, control loops, software and hardware modifications, and report operational issues to supervisors.
• Ensure compliance with company SHES requirements, permit‑to‑work procedures and maintain accurate progress reports, loop folders and commissioning documentation.

Required profile

• Degree or Diploma in Instrumentation, Electrical, Electronics or Control Engineering.
• Minimum 6 years of experience in the oil & gas industry, preferably as a DCS/Board Operator or Commissioning Operator.
• Strong knowledge of safety procedures and permit‑to‑work systems.

Required skills

• Distributed Control Systems (DCS) operation.
• Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs) and Human‑Machine Interface (HMI) expertise.
• Integrated Control and Safety System (ICSS) experience.
• Loop testing, functional testing and alarm testing.
• Plant start‑up support and commissioning activities.