Remote Lead: Industrial Equipment Installations & Strategy

Placements24; Centurion; Hybrid; ZAR 670,000 - 1,339,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote-first culture

Long-term engagement

Access to advanced project management 

Tools for remote collaboration

Job summary

WhatJobs Direct is seeking a highly experienced Lead Industrial Equipment Installer to join our remote-first team. You will oversee remote planning, guidance, and quality control of installations, coordinating with on-site teams from your home office.

Leverage your expertise in mechanical, electrical, and control systems, lead remote projects, mentor junior technicians, and ensure safety and client satisfaction across diverse industrial sites.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in industrial equipment installation and maintenance.
• Strong leadership and remote project management capabilities.
• Proven ability to guide on-site teams from a remote workspace.

Responsibilities

• Lead remote installation planning and coordination for complex equipment.
• Provide expert guidance to on-site teams via video and chat tools.
• Develop installation manuals and SOPs for remote deployment.
• Perform remote pre-installation readiness checks and site assessments.
• Oversee remote troubleshooting and issue resolution.
• Collaborate with project managers, engineers and clients to meet timelines.
• Maintain project documentation and progress reports.
• Mentor junior installation specialists during remote interactions.
• Ensure compliance with safety regulations and company standards.

Skills

Remote PM

Leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Decision making

Education

Engineering degree

Tools

Project management software

CAD viewers

Remote collaboration tools

Job description

WhatJobs Direct is seeking a highly experienced Lead Industrial Equipment Installer to join our remote-first team. You will oversee remote planning, guidance, and quality control of installations, coordinating with on-site teams from your home office.

Leverage your expertise in mechanical, electrical, and control systems, lead remote projects, mentor junior technicians, and ensure safety and client satisfaction across diverse industrial sites.