Control Room Technician
Location: Darlington, Co Durham
Contract Type: Permanent / Full Time
Closing Date: Apr 20th, 2026
Ref: 1653254
Control Room Technician Shift Pattern: Continental (Days & Nights)
The Opportunity Wolviston Management Services are supporting a major industrial employer with the appointment of an experienced
Control Room Technician to play a key role in the commissioning, start-up and ongoing operation of a large-scale production facility.
This is a pivotal position within a high-hazard, process-driven environment, offering the opportunity to be involved from early-stage commissioning through to full operational delivery. Working from a central control room, you will be responsible for ensuring safe, stable and efficient plant performance, while supporting the development of wider operational capability across the team.
The Role Reporting to the Team Leader and working closely with Lead and Outside Technicians, you will take responsibility for monitoring and controlling plant operations via DCS/SCADA systems, ensuring compliance with all safety, quality and regulatory standards.
You will play a key role in supporting plant start-up activities, driving operational performance and contributing to continuous improvement initiatives across the facility.
Key Responsibilities - Support day-to-day production activities, ensuring safe, compliant and efficient plant operation
- Operate and monitor plant systems from the Control Room during commissioning, start-up and steady-state operations
- Execute commissioning procedures and support the safe introduction of new plant areas
- Verify alarms, trips and process set points to ensure operational integrity
- Deliver accurate and structured shift handovers to maintain continuity across operations
- Promote a strong safety culture aligned with COMAH and site standards
- Respond effectively to process upsets and emergency situations, managing safety systems as required
- Maintain accurate production logs, reports and operational records
- Review and enhance start-up and operational procedures to improve safety and efficiency
- Coach and mentor operators, supporting cross-training and team capability development
- Work collaboratively with maintenance, production and engineering teams to resolve issues and optimise performance
Key Accountabilities - Safe and compliant execution of all production activities
- Successful and stable plant start-up and transition into operations
- Clear and effective communication across shift teams
- Timely identification and resolution of operational issues
- Contribution to continuous improvement and operational excellence
- Flexibility to support outside operations through cross-training
About You We are keen to speak with individuals who can demonstrate:
- Proven experience operating plant control systems (DCS, PLC or SCADA)
- A strong background within chemical, process, or other high-hazard industries
- Level 2/3 qualification in Process Operations or equivalent
- A proactive and solutions-focused approach with the ability to drive improvements
- Strong communication and organisational skills
- Experience within a COMAH environment (desirable)
- Flexibility to work a continental shift pattern
Key Competencies - Strong safety awareness with a high level of attention to detail
- Practical, hands-on approach to plant operations
- Effective problem-solving capability in a live operational environment
- Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
- Clear communication across multi-disciplinary teams
- Strong organisational and time management skills
