Remote Condition Monitoring Specialist

Chainlink Recruitment; Remote; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is looking for a junior Remote Condition Monitoring Specialist in Germiston. This role involves supporting modular process plants across multiple industries. The ideal candidate has a diploma or degree in Instrumentation, Control, Electrical or Mechanical Engineering, and training in PLC/SCADA. Key responsibilities include system setups, data analysis, and maintenance assurance. Strong analytical skills and attention to detail are essential for this position, which offers opportunity for growth within a specialist environment.

Qualifications

• National Diploma or Degree in Instrumentation and Control preferred.
• PLC/SCADA training (Siemens, Allen Bradley, Schneider, etc.) required.
• Condition Monitoring fundamentals advantageous.
• IoT/IIoT or data acquisition exposure beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Configure and onboard new client sites onto the remote monitoring system.
• Maintain functionality of the software platform and monitoring hardware.
• Analyse monitoring data for performance deviations.
• Develop standard reporting structures for maintenance and operations.

Skills

Curious and analytical

Attention to detail

Proactive and solution-oriented

Professional communication

Strong organisational skills

Education

National Diploma or Degree in Instrumentation and Control

Relevant technical qualification in Electrical Engineering

Relevant technical qualification in Mechanical Engineering

Relevant technical qualification in Mechatronics

Relevant technical qualification in Industrial Engineering

Relevant technical qualification in Instrumentation Engineering

Relevant technical qualification in Automation

Tools

PLC/SCADA training

Condition Monitoring fundamentals

IoT/IIoT exposure

Job description

Job Specification – Remote Condition Monitoring Specialist

Location: Germiston Contract Type: Permanent Salary: Market related and negotiable Experience Level: Junior (1–3 years)

Role Overview

We are seeking a junior Remote Condition Monitoring Specialist to support the monitoring, analysis, and performance optimisation of modular process plants, pilot plants, demonstration plants, and full-scale production systems across multiple industries. These include mining, metallurgical, oil & gas, petrochemical, and food & beverage environments.

The role involves configuring new sites, maintaining system uptime, analysing monitoring data, managing alarms and deviations, and ensuring accurate feedback into field support and job execution processes. The successful candidate will work closely with engineering, operations, and field support teams to enhance plant reliability, predictive maintenance, and uptime across the installed base.

This position is ideal for someone with a technical qualification in Instrumentation & Control, Electrical, Mechanical, Mechatronics, or Automation, who is eager to grow within a specialist modular process plant environment.

Minimum Qualifications

• National Diploma or Degree in Instrumentation and Control (preferred)
• OR a relevant technical qualification in:
  • Electrical Engineering (Light Current / Process Control)
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Mechatronics
  • Industrial Engineering
  • Instrumentation Engineering
  • Automation / Process Control
• Instrumentation or Automation short courses (advantageous)
• PLC/SCADA training (Siemens, Allen Bradley, Schneider, etc.)
• Condition Monitoring fundamentals (vibration, thermography, oil analysis) – advantageous
• IoT / IIoT or data acquisition exposure – beneficial

Key Responsibilities

System Setup & Configuration (New Deployments)

• Configure and onboard new client sites onto the remote monitoring system
• Integrate sensors, PLC/SCADA data streams, communication links, and dashboards
• Verify correct display of process data, alarms, KPIs, and trends
• Capture site-specific metadata (equipment type, criticality, plant layout, installed base profile)

System Maintenance & Uptime Assurance

• Maintain functionality of the software platform, data acquisition systems, and monitoring hardware
• Diagnose and resolve data integrity or connectivity issues
• Liaise with vendors, IT, or automation teams when required

Condition Monitoring & Data Interpretation

• Analyse monitoring data for performance deviations, mechanical/process anomalies, and wear indicators
• Identify service intervals and predictive maintenance triggers
• Set alarm thresholds and escalation rules
• Engage domain experts when specialist analysis is required

Operational Enhancement & Enablement

• Develop step-by-step instruction manuals for maintenance and repair plans
• Engage with on-site operational teams to support optimisation
• Build understanding of client environments, including modular plants, pilot plants, and production systems
• Contribute innovative ideas to strengthen technical capability on site

Alarm & Deviation Response

• Trigger job creation or technical intervention processes when deviations occur
• Coordinate corrective actions with the Technical Projects Coordinator
• Document diagnostic findings and root-cause indicators
• Ensure corrective actions support reliability and operational continuity

Reporting & Communication

• Develop standard reporting structures for maintenance, operations, and trending
• Provide scheduled reports on equipment performance, deviations, alarms, and actions taken
• Publish reports internally (Engineering, Sales, LCS) and externally to clients
• Support continuous improvement feedback into Product, Engineering, and LCS strategies

Operational Improvement & Installed Base Support

• Contribute to best-practice condition monitoring rules and standards
• Provide insights for spares forecasting, preventative maintenance plans, and upgrade kits
• Participate in reliability analyses and improvement initiatives

Key Performance Objectives

• High system uptime and reliable data
• Early detection of faults and deviations
• Timely and accurate escalation of alarms into actionable jobs
• Clear, structured, and regular reporting
• Minimal unplanned downtime for client systems
• Innovation and optimisation of the monitoring platform

Skills and Personal Attributes

• Curious, analytical, and eager to learn
• Strong attention to detail
Proactive and solution-oriented
• Able to work independently and within a team
• Strong organisational and time-management skills
• Professional communication and stakeholder engagement