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
Read more about the Purpose, Beliefs and Guiding Principles that drive us:
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.
About the job:
Kent 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:
Responsibilities:
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Perform routine maintenance and troubleshooting of DCS components including I/O modules, controllers, servers, HMIs, and networking equipment.
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Support operations by ensuring proper functioning of control loops, alarms, and interlocks.
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Assist with configuration updates, logic modifications, and system backups under engineer supervision.
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Calibrate and maintain field instrumentation associated with the DCS, such as transmitters, control valves, and analyzers.
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Respond to system alarms and operator-reported issues in a timely manner.
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Coordinate with process operators and engineers during plant startups, shutdowns, and emergency situations.
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Support the integration of new equipment or process changes into the DCS.
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Maintain accurate records of maintenance activities, configurations, and system changes.
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Ensure compliance with safety, environmental, and regulatory standards (e.g., OSHA, API, IEC).
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Participate in plant turnarounds, shutdowns, and commissioning activities as required.
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Perform routine maintenance and troubleshooting of DCS components including I/O modules, controllers, servers, HMIs, and networking equipment.
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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 intent of this provision is to allow for flexibility and adaptability in meeting the dynamic needs of the organization, ensuring that operational requirements can be met efficiently. All such tasks will be assigned considering the employee's current workload and with respect to their professional development.
Your knowledge/skills, education, and experience:
Knowledge/ Qualification/ Training/ Certification:
- Technician certified, with preferably college technical certificate and 5 plus experience DCS or PLC service, support and/or configuration commissioning experience required.
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Established track record in frontline technician Commissioning, Start-Up and initial platform operations required.
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Experience with E-house commissioning inclusive of transformers, MCC, switchgear and UPS commissioning.
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Hands on DCS knowledge at a loop check level and PLC knowledge at a loop check level.
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Hands on knowledge of all instrument test equipment such as (but not limited to) HART communicator, Fluke multimeters, Wobulators, Pressure simulators such as Druck.
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Console Experience required.
Communication:
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Excellent command of the English language in both oral and written communication and skills.
Behavior/ Core Competencies:
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Must be able to work under pressure to meet deadlines.
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Proven strong technical skills in discipline subject matter.
HSSEQ:
The Employee shall observe the Health, Safety, Sustainability, Environment and Quality rules of the Company; it’s clients and the governing authorities of the host country.
Location: Port Arthur, TX
Travel required: Per project requirements.
Experience level: 5 plus years
