Emerson DCS Engineer / DCS Commissioning Specialist
Location: Huelva, Spain
Engagement Type: Freelance / Contract
Overview
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.
Key Responsibilities

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.

Deliverables

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.

Required Experience

Minimum 3 years' experience working with Emer

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