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Controls Engineer DCS Engineer

Verto People


Job Location:

Houston, MS - USA

Monthly Salary: USD 180000 - 180000
Posted: 2 October 2026 (3 days ago)
Application Deadline: 30 December 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Job Description
DCS Engineer Power Plant Modernisation & Reliability Projects

Salary: Up to $180000 Benefits
Hybrid Working Available

We are supporting a leading power generation business as they continue to modernise and upgrade their facility investing in long-term reliability efficiency and operational performance.

We are looking for an experienced DCS Engineer to support a mix of control system upgrades plant improvement projects and preventative maintenance activities across the site.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys being hands-on with control systems while also playing a key role in the future development of a major power asset.

The Role:
  • Support the upgrade optimisation and modernisation of existing DCS systems
  • Troubleshoot control system issues and provide technical support to plant operations
  • Develop and implement preventative maintenance strategies for critical control systems
  • Work closely with operations maintenance and engineering teams to improve plant reliability
  • Support system modifications upgrades testing and commissioning activities
  • Review control logic graphics alarms instrumentation and system performance
  • Assist with long-term reliability initiatives and continuous improvement projects
Experience Required:
  • Strong experience working with DCS systems within a power generation environment
  • Background in plant controls instrumentation or automation engineering
  • Experience supporting upgrades migrations or modernisation projects
  • Understanding of preventative maintenance strategies and reliability improvement
  • Ability to troubleshoot complex control system issues
  • Strong communication skills and ability to work cross-functionally with operations and maintenance teams

Required Experience:

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