Online Condition Monitoring Service Engineer

About the role

The Online Condition Monitoring (OLCM) Service role is responsible for managing the full life‑cycle of on‑line monitoring assets within an electricity utility. The position ensures optimal performance, integration with SCADA and telecom systems, and adherence to cyber‑security and ICT standards.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and maintain the Asset Services Framework, strategies, objectives, and the Asset Risk Register.
• Manage the annual maintenance plan for asset monitoring and support best‑practice standards for OLCM systems.
• Oversee commissioning, integration, and configuration of monitoring devices, including sensors, gateways, and communication protocols.
• Ensure compliance with cyber‑security and ICT best practices for all monitoring equipment.
• Perform system health checks, validate data transmission, and analyze real‑time data for faults or anomalies.
• Collaborate with vendors and internal teams to guarantee compatibility and data integrity.
• Contribute to asset management plans, critical spares requirements, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Power Engineering or equivalent.
• Minimum 10 years of experience in the electricity utility sector.
• Proven expertise in asset monitoring principles, condition health index development, and asset risk management.
• Immediate availability or notice period up to 30 days.

Required skills

• Asset Monitoring
• Asset Condition Index Development
• Asset Risk Management
• SCADA integration
• Cyber‑security best practices
• ICT best practices
• Hardware and software configuration (sensors, gateways, communication protocols)
• Data transmission validation
• Real‑time data analysis