Team Lead Condition Monitoring

Job Facts

Minimum Requirements

• National Diploma in Engineering (Mechanical / Electrical / Instrumentation) with 10+ years relevant experience
• OR
• University Bachelor degree with 6+ years relevant experience
• Postgraduate Diploma in Engineering / Business / Management (Preferred)
• TC_Analyse Alternatives and Recommend Solutions
• TC_Manage Organisational Effectiveness
• TC_Troubleshoots Technical Issues
• TC_Review and Reporting
• TC_Compliance Management
• BC_Ensures Accountability
• BC_Collaborates
• BC_Communicates Effectively
• BC_Manages Complexity

Responsibilities

• Lead and govern the end‑to‑end condition monitoring programme for all rotating equipment, ensuring early fault detection, improved reliability, and optimal asset availability.
• Provide technical expertise in vibration monitoring, rotating equipment instrumentation, machinery protection systems, anti‑surge control, and overspeed protection.
• Own and manage the OPEX budget, support the rolling CAPEX plan, oversee contractors, and ensure SAP‑based planning, execution, and reporting.
• Collaborate closely with Reliability Engineering and supervise condition monitoring artisans to drive continuous improvement and safe, cost‑effective performance
• Lead the predictive and proactive maintenance programmes for all rotating equipment.
• Ensure standardisation of condition monitoring processes, techniques, instrumentation, databases, and reporting.
• Provide subject‑matter expertise in rotating equipment instrumentation, including vibration systems and machinery protection platforms.
• Oversee diagnostics and performance of anti‑surge systems and real‑time monitoring technology.
• Ensure proper governance and monitoring of overspeed protection systems as part of equipment trip logic.
• Review and analyse condition monitoring data to identify early‑stage defects and recommend corrective actions.
• Lead and participate in root cause failure analysis (RCFA) for major failures or recurring defects.
• Support commissioning and post‑overhaul verification of rotating equipment, including field balancing and alignment checks.
• Budgeting, CAPEX & Commercial Governance
• Own and manage the OPEX budget for condition monitoring; track budget vs actuals and drive cost control per cost element.
• Contribute to the rolling CAPEX plan, including asset replacement, improvement projects, and technology upgrades.
• Manage inventory and spares strategies for all CM tools, sensors, and instrumentation equipment.
• Oversee service providers, evaluate technical competence, manage contracts, and ensure SLA compliance.
• Implement cost‑effective reliability and maintenance solutions aligned to business priorities.
• Systems, Reporting & Process Control
• Use SAP PM for planning, execution, notifications, work orders, and asset history management.
• Drive the transition to online and real‑time asset health monitoring systems across the complex.
• Manage and govern the oil analysis programme, ensuring standardisation and follow‑up actions.
• Conduct audits on CM execution, reporting, data quality, and follow‑up on non‑conformances.
• People Management & Collaboration
• Supervise and coach condition monitoring artisans, ensuring high-quality work and safe practices.
• Work closely with Reliability Engineers, Mechanical/Instrumentation teams, and Operations to resolve deviations and implement long‑term improvements.
• Provide training, mentorship, and knowledge‑sharing for teams involved in rotating equipment maintenance.
• Build strong relationships with Operations, Maintenance, and other stakeholders to ensure alignment on equipment health priorities.
• Safety, Risk & Compliance
• Ensure all CM activities comply with SHE requirements, legal standards, and safe work practices.
• Apply risk management principles and maintain risk visibility for critical rotating equipment.