DCS Engineer Cover Letter

Please consider me for the DCS engineer opportunity. I am including my resume that lists my qualifications and experience.

In my previous role, I was responsible for process control programming and software engineering of the PLC and DCS systems.

Please consider my experience and qualifications for this position:

• Radio frequency products (antennas, splitters, cables)
• Spectrum analyzer (R&S and/or Anritsu)
• Network protocol analyzer (Wireshark)
• LAN (TCP/IP,VLAN,STP,NTP), WAN (IP VPN,SDH), optical fibre
• Excellent understanding of all power plant instrumentation and controls, functions and interrelationships with all plant process
• Demonstrated project management skills from initial concept through final implementation
• Creativity in solving technical issues
• Knowledge of modern process automation technologies

In response to your job posting for DCS engineer, I am including this letter and my resume for your review.

In my previous role, I was responsible for deep understanding of automation systems used to operate process and support equipment (Distributed Control System (DCS), Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC), robotics).

Please consider my experience and qualifications for this position:

• In-depth knowledge of Linux based Operating Systems
• In-depth knowledge of Docker based applications and excellent understanding of Kubernetes internals
• Working experience with Microsoft Office Suite experience (Word, Excel and Project)
• Working experience of food safety and Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) requirements
• Demonstrated experience in managing projects where Distributed Control System (DCS)/DeltaV hardware and software were installed
• Experience with industry standards for automation and electrical design and installation
• Experience outside of project engineering such as operations, PDG, and maintenance
• Familiarization with DeltaV, Provox, Modicon, Siemens, RS3, Control Logix, and other control system technologies

I submit this application to express my sincere interest in the DCS engineer position.

Previously, I was responsible for technical support on the software and hardware of the PLC or/and DCS systems.

Please consider my experience and qualifications for this position:

• Operational experience with programmable logic controllers (PLCs), distributed process control systems (DCS), SCADA-systems
• Fluent English colloquial language and good English written language
• Onsite technical maintenance experience with a DCS (DeltaV preferred)
• Experience troubleshooting on DCS hardware, software, installation, configuration, integration and application enquires
• Well organised and can attend to multiple tasks at one
• Possesses a current drivers licence
• Passion for applying world-class technology to our customers’ benefit
• Knowledge of our customers’ processes and/or automation technology are considered as an advantage

I am excited to be applying for the position of DCS engineer. Please accept this letter and the attached resume as my interest in this position.

Previously, I was responsible for support to plant operations and production with issues related to DCS and PLC systems after basic diagnosis is completed.

I reviewed the requirements of the job opening and I believe my candidacy is an excellent fit for this position. Some of the key requirements that I have extensive experience with include:

• Profeciency level of written and spoken English
• Knowledge of Telecom Systems
• Competencies of Electronics, Computing
• Working knowledge of signaling products
• Proactive in order to promptly solve technical issues and anticipate all technical difficulties
• Rigorous to perform T&C execution activities
• Full movility at national and international level
• A very good sense of process - ITIL Incident, Problem, Change, Configuration & Release Management

In response to your job posting for DCS engineer, I am including this letter and my resume for your review.

In my previous role, I was responsible for dCS engineering technical support in a chemical manufacturing plant, primarily at the Longview, Texas site, but for other sites as requested.

Please consider my qualifications and experience:

• Experience of project estimating techniques
• Demonstrated experience in several of the key chemical processing unit operations such as evaporation, heat exchange, ion exchange, drying
• Working knowledge in energy pinch analysis, food safety, Automation, Electrical & Instrumentation (AE&I), Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), American Society Mechanical Engineers (ASME) B31.3 piping design, American Petroleum Institute (API) 650 tank construction, Management of Change (MOC), National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), and National Electric Code (NEC)
• Bachelor of Science in Electronics / Instrumentation Engineering
• Good verbal and written communication skills in English and preferably Arabic
• DCS programming experience
• Demonstrates, and applies advanced knowledge of concepts, practices, and procedures in the field of Process Automation towards the successful completion of complex assignments
• Experience with continuous and batch processes process safety