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We are not just waste managers; we are creators of value from what communities discard. Your role at Kanadevia Inova directly contributes to turning something once considered useless - waste - into something invaluable: energy, heat, hydrogen, fertilizer, and beyond..\nFind out more about Kanadevia Inova at www.kanadevia-inova.com.\n Ready to power the future of sustainable energy? As a Senior Automation Software Engineer, you'll bring Distributed Control Systems (DCS) to life for Energy from Waste (EfW) and Renewable Gas (RG) plants. You'll lead projects from engineering and testing through to commissioning, both on site and remotely. With your experience, you'll also help shape how our department works, set technical standards and grow the next generation of automation talent.\nYour responsibilities\nEngineer smart control solutions: Design and run DCS projects for EfW and RG plants. 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