Role Overview
The Condition Monitoring Technician is responsible for carrying out specialist condition monitoring inspections and surveys on customer sites throughout the UK. The role includes thermographic surveys, vibration analysis, air leak detection and the production of detailed technical reports based on the findings.
The purpose of the role is to help customers identify faults, deterioration, inefficiencies, safety concerns and potential failures before they result in breakdowns, downtime, energy waste or damage to plant and equipment.
The Employee must carry out all work professionally, safely and accurately, in accordance with Company procedures, customer site rules, RAMS, applicable standards and manufacturer guidance.
Main Duties and Responsibilities
- The Employee’s duties include, but are not limited to:
- Carrying out thermographic surveys on electrical distribution equipment, control panels, switchgear, motors, mechanical equipment, process equipment and other customer assets.
- Carrying out vibration analysis on motors, pumps, fans, bearings, gearboxes, conveyors and other rotating equipment.
- Carrying out compressed air leak detection surveys using suitable ultrasonic or specialist detection equipment.
- Where required by the Company and where the Employee is suitably trained, competent and authorised, the Employee may be required to carry out partial discharge testing and associated condition monitoring activities on electrical assets.
- Attending customer sites throughout the UK to complete inspections, surveys, assessments and condition monitoring work.
- Setting up, using and maintaining thermal imaging cameras, vibration analysis equipment, air leak detection equipment and any other specialist test equipment issued by the Company.
- Identifying signs of overheating, loose connections, overloaded circuits, failing components, bearing defects, misalignment, imbalance, looseness, lubrication issues, mechanical wear, compressed air leaks and other abnormal conditions.
- Recording survey findings clearly, accurately and consistently.
- Taking clear photographs, thermal images, vibration readings, acoustic readings and supporting evidence as required.
- Producing detailed and thorough reports based on survey findings.
- Providing clear recommendations for remedial works, further investigation, maintenance action or monitoring requirements.
- Grading or prioritising findings based on severity, risk, safety, reliability and potential impact on the customer’s operations.
- Communicating findings professionally to customers, site contacts, managers and colleagues where required.
- Ensuring reports are completed accurately and submitted within agreed timescales.
- Working safely around live electrical equipment, moving machinery, production areas and industrial processes.
- Complying with site induction requirements, permits to work, RAMS, method statements, safe systems of work and customer procedures.
- Liaising with customer representatives to arrange access, confirm asset details and minimise disruption to site operations.
- Keeping accurate records of work completed, assets surveyed, readings taken, defects identified and recommendations made.
- Ensuring all Company equipment is kept clean, safe, calibrated where required and in good working order.
- Reporting damaged, faulty, lost, stolen or out-of-calibration equipment immediately.
- Maintaining confidentiality in relation to customer sites, processes, equipment, reports, findings, drawings and commercial information.
- Representing the Company professionally at all times when dealing with customers, contractors, suppliers and members of the public.
- Travelling to customer sites throughout the UK and staying away overnight where required.
- Assisting with the development of report templates, inspection procedures and condition monitoring processes where required.
- Supporting the wider Company with technical site inspections, maintenance support, electrical surveys and reliability-focused services where reasonably required.
- Carrying out any other duties reasonably required by the Company.
Partial Discharge Testing
This may include, but is not limited to:
- Partial discharge surveys on suitable electrical equipment, switchgear, cables, transformers, terminations, joints and other electrical assets.
- Use of approved partial discharge testing equipment, sensors, probes, ultrasonic detection equipment, TEV equipment, UHF equipment or other specialist diagnostic equipment.
- Carrying out non-intrusive inspections and testing where appropriate and where permitted by site rules, RAMS and equipment limitations.
- Identifying possible signs of partial discharge activity, insulation deterioration, tracking, corona, surface discharge, internal discharge, contamination, moisture ingress, poor terminations, cable defects or other abnormal conditions.
- Recording test results, readings, waveforms, screenshots, photographs, environmental conditions and supporting evidence.
- Interpreting findings within the limits of the Employee’s competence, training and equipment capability.
- Reporting suspected partial discharge activity clearly and accurately.
- Recommending further investigation, monitoring, maintenance, isolation, specialist testing or remedial action where appropriate.
- Producing detailed reports setting out the inspection scope, equipment tested, methods used, findings, limitations, risk level and recommended actions.
- Liaising with customers, site representatives, engineers, manufacturers or specialist contractors where required.
- Ensuring that all partial discharge testing is carried out in accordance with Company procedures, manufacturer instructions, site rules, RAMS, permits to work, applicable standards and safe systems of work.
The Employee must not carry out partial discharge testing, high-voltage inspection work, intrusive testing or work near exposed live equipment unless they are suitably trained, competent, authorised and the work has been properly risk assessed and controlled.
The Employee must stop work immediately and report to the Company or the person in charge of the site if they believe the work cannot be carried out safely, if suitable access is not available, if equipment is unsuitable, if test conditions are unsafe, or if the task is outside their competence or authorisation.
Partial discharge findings must be reported honestly, accurately and objectively. The Employee must not exaggerate, understate, alter or misrepresent test results or recommendations.
Reporting Requirements
The Employee is responsible for producing detailed, accurate and professional reports following condition monitoring surveys.
Reports may include:
Customer details, Site details, Date of survey, Survey scope, Asset identification, Equipment inspected, Thermal images, Visual images, Vibration readings, Air leak detection findings, Defect descriptions, Severity ratings, Risk ratings, Recommended actions, Supporting notes, Limitations of the survey, Follow-up recommendations.
Reports must be clear, factual, thorough and suitable for issue to customers.
The Employee must not knowingly include false, misleading, incomplete or inaccurate information in any report.
Health and Safety Responsibilities
The Employee must:
- Follow all Company health and safety procedures.
- Follow customer site rules and induction requirements.
- Comply with RAMS, permits to work and safe systems of work.
- Working around high-voltage or medium-voltage equipment, switchgear, transformers, cables and electrical distribution equipment must only be undertaken where the Employee is trained, competent, authorised and working under suitable RAMS, permits and safe systems of work.
- Wear suitable PPE at all times where required.
- Use test and inspection equipment safely and correctly.
- Take reasonable care of their own health and safety and the safety of others.
- Stop work and report unsafe conditions immediately.
- Not interfere with guards, interlocks, safety devices or customer equipment unless authorised.
- Not work on or near live electrical equipment unless properly authorised, trained, risk assessed and controlled.
- Be aware of hazards including live electrical equipment, arc flash risk, rotating machinery, hot surfaces, pressure systems, compressed air, noise, working at height, confined spaces, vehicles and production processes.
Skills and Competence
The Employee should have, or be working towards, competence in the following areas:
- Thermal imaging and thermographic survey techniques.
- Vibration analysis and basic fault diagnosis.
- Air leak detection and compressed air system survey techniques.
- Understanding of electrical distribution systems and industrial equipment.
- Understanding of motors, pumps, bearings, fans and rotating machinery.
- Ability to use specialist inspection and test equipment correctly.
- Ability to produce professional technical reports.
- Strong attention to detail.
- Good written communication skills.
- Good customer-facing communication skills.
- Ability to work independently on customer sites.
- Ability to manage time, travel and workload effectively.
- Ability to follow procedures and work safely in industrial environments.
Qualifications and Licences
Required or desirable qualifications may include:
- Full UK driving licence.
- Thermal imaging / thermography qualification or certification.
- Vibration analysis qualification or certification.
- Partial discharge testing qualification, manufacturer training, or evidence of competence relevant to the equipment and testing methods being used (training provided)
- Electrical qualification or relevant industrial maintenance background.
- Health and safety training relevant to industrial sites.
- ECS, CSCS, CCNSG Safety Passport or equivalent site access card, where required.
- IPAF, PASMA, first aid or other site-related qualifications, where required.
The Employee must maintain any qualifications, licences, cards or certifications required for the role and must notify the Company immediately if any are suspended, expired, revoked or restricted.
Travel and Working Away
The role requires travel to customer sites throughout the UK.
The Employee may be required to work away from home and stay overnight where necessary to meet customer, project or business requirements.
The Employee must conduct themselves professionally when travelling, staying in accommodation, using Company vehicles, claiming expenses or representing the Company away from the normal workplace.
Company Equipment
The Company may issue equipment including, but not limited to:
- Thermal imaging camera.
- Vibration analysis equipment.
- Air leak detection equipment.
- Laptop.
- Tablet.
- Mobile phone.
- PPE.
- Uniform.
- Calibration equipment.
- Hand tools.
- Company vehicle.
- Fuel card.
- Report templates.
- Software and access credentials.
All Company equipment must be used responsibly, kept secure and returned immediately on request or on termination of employment.
Standards of Work
The Employee must ensure that all surveys, inspections, readings, photographs, reports and recommendations are completed to a high professional standard.
The Employee must act honestly, accurately and objectively when recording findings and must not exaggerate, hide, alter or misrepresent survey results.
- The Employee must protect the reputation of the Company by delivering reliable, professional and well-presented condition monitoring services to customers.
Please submit your CV and a short cover letter outlining your interest in this role.
Parks Electrical Engineering Ltd is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds and experience levels.
Pay: £28,000.00-£38,000.00 per year
Work Location: On the road
