Commissioning Lead Engineer (DCS) Distributed Control System

Company DescriptionKanadevia Inova is a global innovation leader in the waste infrastructure space, creating a sustainable future through technology and innovation.

Transforming Waste into Value. At Kanadevia Inova, we are at the forefront of waste-to-X technology. We are not just waste managers; we create value from what communities discard. Your role contributes to turning waste into energy, heat, hydrogen, fertilizer, and beyond.

Find out more about Kanadevia Inova at www.kanadevia-inova.com.

Job DescriptionWe are hiring a Commissioning Lead Engineer for our Energy Recovery Facility (ERF), located in Belvedere, South East London.

Candidates must already have the right to work in the UK and you MUST have Energy from Waste (EfW) experience to be considered for this position.

Delivering the DCS (Distributed Control System) full scope, covering the full integration, testing, and handover of the control and automation system that operates the plant.

Champion safety standards across teams and ensure full compliance with project HSEQ requirements

Deliver complete DCS scope including PCS7, S7-1500 PLCs, and TIA Portal on large-scale EfW plants

Independently operate critical systems and supervise shift personnel during commissioning phases

Execute hands-on training for client personnel and optimise processes with commissioning teams

Interface with stakeholders, maintain shift logs, and ensure works meet contract specifications

The role will start at our Riverside 2 site in Belvedere, with a planned move to the Renewable Gas Commissioning team

Qualifications

Proven PCS7 experience with formal training, plus S7-1500 PLCs and TIA Portal proficiency

EfW Experience:

5-10 years in power generation with 2-5 years as Control Room Operator on large-scale plants

SSSTS certification, valid SCC, and experience leading Permit-to-Work processes

EfW and Renewable Gas process knowledge (how a plant works from start to finish)

TUV Rheinland Functional Safety certification is preferred

Good knowledge of IT and various bus communication protocols (Profibus, Profinet, ModbusTCP, IEC104, OPC UA)

Excellent English, shift flexibility, supervisory experience, and strong stakeholder interface abilities

Additional Information

Start Date -

ASAP

Contract End -

31/08/2026 (further assignments possible)

Shifts / Hours -

Mon-Fri 10hr/day

Day Rate -

circa £600-650 negot.

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