Key Skills

Job Description

As part of a major industrial energy project in the Netherlands, we are looking for an experienced Commissioning LOTO Lead / DCS Instrumentation Specialist to support the pre-commissioning and commissioning phases of a large-scale hydrogen production facility. The pre-commissioning phase is expected to begin with DCS reception, energization activities, and initial loop checks. Working closely with the Commissioning Site Manager and the HSE Manager, you will play a key role in ensuring the safe execution of commissioning activities through effective Lock Out Tag Out (LOTO) management while also providing technical expertise on DCS systems, instrumentation, and control logic. We are seeking a proactive, autonomous, and detail-oriented professional with strong commissioning experience and extensive knowledge of YOKOGAWA DCS platforms. Key Responsibilities LOTO & Commissioning Safety Leadership Prepare, implement, and manage process LOTO procedures for commissioning activities. Issue and control work permits in coordination with construction, commissioning, and HSE teams. Maintain lockout logbooks, key boxes, and isolation registers. Ensure safe coordination of commissioning activities in areas where construction and maintenance activities may still be ongoing. Support risk assessments and ensure compliance with project HSE requirements. Proactively identify potential safety risks and develop mitigation measures. DCS & Instrumentation Commissioning Lead DCS reception, energization, and functional verification activities. Verify DCS configuration against project specifications and engineering documentation. Review and validate control logic, alarms, interlocks, and process sequences. Coordinate with instrumentation and loop-check teams to identify and troubleshoot DCS-related issues. Modify DCS parameters when required, including instrument ranges, sensor configurations, and functional logic. Support commissioning and start-up activities across process and utility systems. Complete and maintain all commissioning and quality documentation related to field activities. Main Equipment Large-scale electrolysis units Medium and high-pressure hydrogen compressors Associated utility and balance-of-plant systems Profile Required Engineering degree or equivalent technical background in Instrumentation, Automation, Electrical Engineering, or Process Control. Minimum 10 years of experience working with DCS systems in industrial commissioning environments. Proven experience in Instrumentation & Control commissioning activities. Strong hands-on experience with YOKOGAWA DCS systems is mandatory. Experience performing DCS configuration reviews, troubleshooting, and functional testing. Good understanding of commissioning, pre-commissioning, and start-up methodologies. Ability to read and interpret: Logic diagrams, Wiring diagrams, Loop diagrams, Instrument hook-up drawings, P&IDs, Isometrics and piping documentation Experience coordinating multidisciplinary teams in an industrial environment. Strong reporting, leadership, and communication skills. Ability to work autonomously within an international project environment. Location & Mobility Location: Rotterdam area, Netherlands Short business trips within Europe may be required during the project. If you have extensive experience with YOKOGAWA DCS systems, strong commissioning expertise, and a proven track record managing LOTO processes on large industrial projects, we would be delighted to hear from you.

Core Responsibilities

Lead LOTO processes, work permits, isolation records, and safety coordination for pre-commissioning and commissioning activities. Lead Yokogawa DCS and instrumentation commissioning, including system energization, configuration and logic verification, troubleshooting, functional testing, and documentation.

Requirements

Requires an engineering degree or equivalent technical background in instrumentation, automation, electrical engineering, or process control, plus at least 10 years of DCS experience in industrial commissioning. Mandatory hands-on Yokogawa DCS experience, instrumentation and control commissioning expertise, knowledge of commissioning and start-up methods, drawing interpretation skills, and the ability to coordinate teams and work autonomously are required.