Remote Industrial Equipment Technician – Diagnostics & Support

Placements24; Cape Town; Hybrid; ZAR 420,000 - 600,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work

Flexible hours

Equipment provided & licenses

Learning and certifications

Collaborative culture

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a highly motivated Remote Equipment Maintenance Specialist to join a distributed team. You will monitor equipment remotely using diagnostic software, guide on-site personnel, and ensure continuous operation without needing physical presence at every location.

You will troubleshoot, provide expert remote support, and develop proactive maintenance plans while collaborating with engineering. Strong communication and remote-work discipline are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience in remote diagnostics and troubleshooting.
• Proficiency with remote access software and diagnostic tools.
• Strong understanding of mechanical, electrical, and electronic systems.

Responsibilities

• Utilize remote access tools and diagnostic software to monitor equipment performance and identify potential failures.
• Provide expert technical guidance and remote assistance to field technicians and clients during maintenance and repair operations.
• Develop and implement proactive maintenance schedules based on remote data analysis and performance metrics.
• Document all remote interventions, troubleshooting steps, and resolution outcomes meticulously.
• Collaborate with internal engineering teams to analyze recurring issues and propose system enhancements for remote management.
• Stay current with advancements in remote monitoring technology and diagnostic techniques within the Installation & Maintenance field.

Skills

Remote diagnostics

Technical support

Analytical thinking

Communication

Tools

Remote access tools

Diagnostic software

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a highly motivated Remote Equipment Maintenance Specialist to join a distributed team. You will monitor equipment remotely using diagnostic software, guide on-site personnel, and ensure continuous operation without needing physical presence at every location.

You will troubleshoot, provide expert remote support, and develop proactive maintenance plans while collaborating with engineering. Strong communication and remote-work discipline are essential.