Remote PLC & Automation Specialist

Placements24; Richards Bay; Hybrid; ZAR 420,000 - 660,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote position

Competitive salary with bonuses

Continuous learning opportunities

Company-provided equipment

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a highly skilled Remote Industrial Automation Technician to join our client’s team. This fully remote role focuses on monitoring, diagnosing, and supporting PLC/SCADA-based automation across client facilities from a remote location.

The ideal candidate has strong PLC programming (Siemens, Allen-Bradley), HMI development, and networking experience, plus excellent communication for virtual collaboration with on-site crews and clients worldwide.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as an Automation Technician with a remote-support focus.
• Extensive knowledge of PLC programming and HMI development.
• Familiarity with SCADA, industrial networks, and robotics.
• Proficiency with remote access and diagnostic tools.
• Strong analytical and troubleshooting abilities in complex automation.

Responsibilities

• Remotely monitor automation systems (PLCs, HMIs, SCADA, robotics).
• Diagnose and troubleshoot automation equipment from a remote location.
• Provide real-time remote support to on-site teams during troubleshooting.
• Implement software updates and configuration changes remotely.
• Analyze performance data to identify optimization opportunities.
• Develop and maintain documentation for automation systems and remote support.
• Collaborate with engineering teams on design, upgrades and installations.
• Ensure safety standards compliance across supported systems.
• Participate in virtual project meetings and provide technical input.
• Contribute to predictive maintenance strategies for automation equipment.

Skills

PLC programming

HMI development

SCADA systems

Industrial networks

Remote access tools

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Self-management

Education

Technical degree or diploma in Automation/Electrical Engineering

Tools

SIEMENS PLC

Allen-Bradley PLC

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a highly skilled Remote Industrial Automation Technician to join our client’s team. This fully remote role focuses on monitoring, diagnosing, and supporting PLC/SCADA-based automation across client facilities from a remote location.

The ideal candidate has strong PLC programming (Siemens, Allen-Bradley), HMI development, and networking experience, plus excellent communication for virtual collaboration with on-site crews and clients worldwide.