Trainee Online Monitoring Technician

Mistras Group; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

MISTRAS Group in Cambridge is seeking a Trainee Online Monitoring Technician to join our specialist monitoring and engineering team. You will support the day-to-day operation of Online Monitoring systems, learn to operate them across multiple projects and gain hands-on experience under supervision.

Full training will be provided to develop knowledge of monitoring technologies, reporting processes and remote support activities while working with experienced colleagues.

Qualifications

• Strong interest in engineering and electronics.
• Eagerness to build a long-term engineering career.
• Background in engineering/electronics.
• Good attention to detail and ability to follow procedures.
• Willingness to travel and work away from home.
• Full UK driving licence (no more than 3 points).

Responsibilities

• Learn to operate Online Monitoring systems across projects.
• Perform daily checks of monitoring systems to verify operation.
• Record statistics and performance data in daily logs.
• Monitor data storage and system availability; ensure archiving.
• Log errors and events accurately and promptly.
• Produce daily logs and periodic monitoring reports.
• Support project teams during site activities affecting monitoring.

Skills

Engineering interest

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Organisational skills

Documentation

Education

Background in engineering/electronics

Tools

CSCS

CCNSG

GWO

Job description

Job Title: Trainee Online Monitoring Technician (OLM)

Location: Cambridge

Salary: Competitive

Job type: Permanent, Full-time

About the Organisation:

MISTRAS Group is a leading global provider of asset protection solutions, helping organisations maximise the safety, reliability and performance of their critical assets.

Through a combination of inspection, engineering, testing, monitoring and data-driven solutions, MISTRAS supports customers across industries including energy, oil and gas, power generation, infrastructure, aerospace and manufacturing. With a strong focus on innovation, safety and operational excellence, MISTRAS helps clients reduce risk, ensure compliance and extend the life of their assets.

About the Role:

Reporting to the OLM Team Lead, the Trainee Online Monitoring (OLM) Technician is responsible for supporting the day-to-day operation of Online Monitoring systems, ensuring systems are functioning correctly and delivering accurate and reliable data. This role plays an important part in the ongoing monitoring of asset condition and performance, helping to identify system issues, maintain monitoring records and support the successful delivery of monitoring services.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to start a technical career within a specialist engineering environment. Full training will be provided, enabling you to develop knowledge of monitoring technologies, reporting processes and remote support activities while working as part of an experienced team.

Key Responsibilities:

Online Monitoring and System Support

• Learn to understand and operate Online Monitoring (OLM) systems across a range of customer projects.
• Perform routine daily checks of monitoring systems to verify correct operation and system availability.
• Record system statistics and performance data in daily logs to track trends and long-term performance.
• Monitor system activity and identify issues, faults or potential developing concerns.
• Log system errors, anomalies and operational events accurately and in a timely manner.
• Monitor data storage, data usage and system availability, ensuring information is archived appropriately.

Reporting and Documentation

• Produce daily logs and maintain accurate monitoring records.
• Generate periodic summary reports in accordance with project and customer requirements.
• Assist with the production of reactive reports following alarms, system events or monitoring alerts using approved procedures.
• Ensure all documentation is completed accurately and maintained in line with company quality requirements.

Technical and Customer Support

• Support project teams when site activities may impact monitoring systems or data collection.
• Work closely with fellow OLM Technicians and the OLM Team Lead to ensure the smooth delivery of monitoring services.

Health, Safety, Quality and Compliance

• Carry out all activities in accordance with company Quality, Health, Safety and Environmental (QHSE) policies and procedures.
• Participate in safety observations and good catch reporting programmes.
• Ensure quality documentation is kept up to date and completed in accordance with project requirements.

About You:

Requirements:

• A strong interest in engineering and electronics, as week as hands-on technical work.
• An eagerness to build a long-term career in engineering, seeing the value in training and development to get there.
• Background in engineering, electronics.
• Good attention to detail and the ability to follow procedures accurately.
• Comfortable working in site-based environments and varied working conditions.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
• Good organisational skills and the ability to maintain accurate records and documentation.
• Flexibility to travel and work away from home for project requirements.

Qualifications

• Full UK driving licence with no more than three current penalty points.
• Basic site safety certification such as CSCS, CCNSG, Working at Height, Confined Space or GWO qualifications would be advantageous but are not essential.

Why Join Us?

This is an outstanding opportunity to begin your career within a specialist monitoring and engineering environment. You will receive comprehensive training and support while working with experienced professionals who will help you develop technical knowledge, reporting skills and an understanding of advanced monitoring systems.

As part of a global engineering organisation, you will gain valuable experience supporting projects that help customers monitor the condition and performance of critical assets. With opportunities for continued learning and career development, this role provides an excellent platform for long-term progression within the monitoring and inspection industry.

Candidates with experience as a Trainee Technician, Monitoring Assistant, Technical Support Administrator, Junior Technician, Graduate Technician, Engineering Assistant, Service Support Technician, Data Monitoring Technician, Technical Coordinator or Operations Support Technician may also be considered for this role