DCS Control Room Manager

DCS Control Room Manager

Working Location

Brinsworth, Sheffield

Contract Type

Permanent

Work Schedule

6-week rotating pattern of 12-hour Days and Nights, with substantial rest periods and a dedicated cover/training week each cycle. Hours are managed on an annualised basis (37.5 hours per week contracted), providing a balanced work pattern over the year.

Salary: £65,000 - £70,000

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee the safe and efficient operation of plants on a 24-hour basis.
• Investigate plant issues and disturbances as they arise.
• Report on plant performance and monitor key operational measures.
• Manage alarms and escalate issues appropriately.
• Lead plant start-up situations, balancing customer demand against cost.
• Carry out plant efficiency evaluations to identify performance issues.
• Make recommendations for continuous improvement.
• Ensure operations minimise process safety risk.
• Uphold performance and compliance measures across the plant.
• Support plant commissioning activity where required.

Requirements

• HNC or higher in electrical, instrumentation, chemical engineering, or a process discipline, or equivalent on-the-job experience.
• Strong analytical and fault-finding skills, confident working with data trends.
• Self-starter with high safety awareness and sound decision-making under pressure.
• Genuine appetite for learning and ongoing development.
• Control room experience using SCADA systems is preferred.
• Strong interpersonal and influencing skills within a fast-paced team environment.
• Plant commissioning experience is beneficial, but not essential.
• Works with integrity and supports an inclusive team culture.

How to Apply

Please send your CV or contact details to the provided email address and you will be contacted for next steps.