Remote Industrial Engineer - Digital Operations Leader

Placements24

Randburg

Remote

ZAR 900,000 - 1,500,000

Full time

4 days ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary
Medical benefits
Retirement benefits
Bonuses
Remote work

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Industrial Engineer with a specialty in remote operations to design, implement and optimize industrial processes from anywhere in South Africa. The role focuses on remote monitoring, data analytics and digital transformation to improve efficiency without on-site oversight.

The ideal candidate holds a master's degree, 8+ years of experience, and can lead distributed teams while deploying SCADA/IoT solutions for measurable performance gains in a fully remote

Qualifications

  • Master's degree in Industrial Engineering, Systems Engineering, or related field.
  • Minimum 8 years of progressive experience in industrial engineering with focus on optimization and automation.
  • Experience in designing or managing remote industrial operations.
  • Strong knowledge of digital transformation, IoT and data analytics.
  • Excellent analytical, problem-solving and communication skills.

Responsibilities

  • Design and optimize industrial processes for remote management and execution.
  • Develop remote monitoring, data acquisition, and performance analysis strategies.
  • Implement digital solutions and automation to enable remote operation.
  • Analyze operational data to identify trends and areas for remote improvement.
  • Collaborate with on-site teams to ensure effective remote coordination.
  • Develop SOPs for remote work environments.
  • Evaluate technologies that enhance remote capabilities.
  • Conduct risk assessments for remote industrial management.
  • Provide technical guidance to teams managing remote assets.
  • Ensure compliance with industry standards and regulations for remote ops.

Skills

Process optimization
Automation
Data analytics
Remote management
Communication

Education

Master's in Industrial Engineering
Systems Engineering

Tools

SCADA
IoT platforms
Data analytics tools

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Industrial Engineer with a specialty in remote operations to design, implement and optimize industrial processes from anywhere in South Africa. The role focuses on remote monitoring, data analytics and digital transformation to improve efficiency without on-site oversight.

The ideal candidate holds a master's degree, 8+ years of experience, and can lead distributed teams while deploying SCADA/IoT solutions for measurable performance gains in a fully remote

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