Full-Time

DCS Commissioning Technician

Kent

Kent

5,001-10,000 employees

Designs, constructs, and maintains energy assets

No salary listed

Beaumont, TX, USA

In Person

On-site in Port Arthur, Texas. Travel required per project.

Category
Electrical Engineering (1)
Required Skills
Computer Networking
REST APIs

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Requirements
  • Technician certified, preferably college technical certificate and 5 plus experience DCS or PLC service, support and/or configuration commissioning experience required.
  • Established track record in frontline technician Commissioning, Start-Up and initial platform operations required.
  • Experience with E-house commissioning inclusive of transformers, MCC, switchgear and UPS commissioning.
  • Hands on DCS knowledge at a loop check level and PLC knowledge at a loop check level.
  • Hands on knowledge of all instrument test equipment such as (but not limited to) HART communicator, Fluke multimeters, Wobulators, Pressure simulators such as Druck.
  • Console Experience required.
Responsibilities
  • Perform routine maintenance and troubleshooting of DCS components including I/O modules, controllers, servers, HMIs, and networking equipment.
  • Support operations by ensuring proper functioning of control loops, alarms, and interlocks.
  • Assist with configuration updates, logic modifications, and system backups under engineer supervision.
  • Calibrate and maintain field instrumentation associated with the DCS, such as transmitters, control valves, and analyzers.
  • Respond to system alarms and operator-reported issues in a timely manner.
  • Coordinate with process operators and engineers during plant startups, shutdowns, and emergency situations.
  • Support the integration of new equipment or process changes into the DCS.
  • Maintain accurate records of maintenance activities, configurations, and system changes.
  • Ensure compliance with safety, environmental, and regulatory standards (e.g., OSHA, API, IEC).
  • Participate in plant turnarounds, shutdowns, and commissioning activities as required.
  • 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.

Kent PLC is a global engineering firm that designs, constructs, and maintains energy assets for the oil, gas, and renewable-energy sectors. Its offerings cover the full project lifecycle—from initial engineering and construction through ongoing maintenance—delivered via a mix of project-based contracts and long-term service agreements. The company differentiates itself through a strong emphasis on safety and sustainability, supported by a track record that includes industry awards such as the Gold award at the ExxonMobil Safety Excellence Awards, and a large, skilled workforce of about 13,000 people capable of delivering complex projects worldwide. Kent’s goal is to meet today’s energy needs while preparing for the future by applying advanced technologies and best practices to deliver reliable, safe, and efficient energy assets.

Company Size

5,001-10,000

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Founded

1919

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What believers are saying

  • Exceed acquisition targets a decommissioning market doubling over next decade.
  • Aurora Energy Valley agreement makes Kent lead designer for Nordic data centers.
  • Revenue now splits evenly between oil/gas and renewables at 40% and 34%.

What critics are saying

  • Offshore well project delays across 40 countries could erode margins by 2027.
  • AI chip shortages threaten $500M+ Nordic revenue from Aurora agreement.
  • UK rail DNO enclosure failures risk regulatory bans and $200M+ contract losses.

What makes Kent unique

  • Kent combines project contracts with long-term maintenance for steady revenue.
  • Won ExxonMobil Gold award for outstanding safety performance excellence.
  • Acquired Exceed to lead decommissioning and well management globally.

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Benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Flexible Work Hours

Growth & Insights and Company News

Headcount

6 month growth

16%

1 year growth

16%

2 year growth

16%
Insider Media
Aug 21st, 2025
Kent Acquires Aberdeen's Exceed Company

Energy services firm Kent is acquiring Aberdeen-based Exceed, a decommissioning engineering services provider. Exceed, with operations in over 40 countries, enhances Kent's capabilities in offshore well projects and energy transition initiatives like carbon capture and hydrogen storage. This acquisition positions Kent to lead in a market expected to double in size over the next decade. The transaction is set to complete later this year, following Kent's recent purchase of Sudlows Consulting.

Scottish Financial News
Aug 21st, 2025
Kent acquires Aberdeen decommissioning specialist Exceed

Global integrated energy services partner Kent, has signed a binding agreement to acquire Aberdeen-based Exceed (XCD) Holdings Limited, a provider of well management, sub surface and decommissioning engineering services.

Digital Infrastructure Network
Feb 27th, 2025
Kent completes acquisition of Sudlows Consulting | Digital Infra Network

Kent acquires Sudlows Consulting, expanding global data center expertise to meet AI, cloud, and sustainability demands.

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London, Thursday 23rd July 2015 – Kentech Corporate Holdings Limited (“Kentech”), a leading diversified electrical services provider to the global energy

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