Monitoring Systems Technician

Job Title: Monitoring Systems Technician

Location: Cambridge

Salary: Competitive

Job type: Permanent, Full-time

About the Organisation:

MISTRAS Group is a leading global provider of asset protection solutions, helping organisations maximise the safety, reliability and performance of their critical assets.

Through a combination of inspection, engineering, testing, monitoring and data-driven solutions, MISTRAS supports customers across industries including energy, oil and gas, power generation, infrastructure, aerospace and manufacturing. With a strong focus on innovation, safety and operational excellence, MISTRAS helps clients reduce risk, ensure compliance and extend the life of their assets.

About the Role:

Reporting to the Monitoring Systems Engineering team, the Monitoring Systems Technician plays a key role in the delivery of Structural Health Monitoring (SHM) and remote monitoring solutions across infrastructure, industrial and energy sector projects. This is a hands-on technical position, supporting the installation, commissioning and maintenance of advanced sensing and data acquisition systems both in the UK and internationally.

Working alongside experienced Monitoring Systems Engineers, you will gain valuable practical experience while developing your technical skills in a growing and innovative area of engineering. This role offers a clear progression pathway for individuals looking to build a long-term career within the industry.

Key Responsibilities:

Installation and Support

• Support engineers with the installation, commissions and maintenance of monitoring systems on client sites.
• Assisting the installation of sensors, cabling, data acquisition elements, communication systems and protective enclosures.
• Preparing equipment, tools and material ready for on-site projects.
• Support in system testing and basic fault-finding activities during installation and commissioning.
• Ensure that all equipment is installed in accordance with project specifications and any relevant standards.

Technical and Project Delivery Support

• Maintain accurate site records, project documentation and installation reports.
• Support the preparation, organisation and management of monitoring system equipment and inventory.
• Assist with routine maintenance, inspections and troubleshooting activities.
• Follow procedures to ensure consistent project delivery.
• Contribute to the successful completion of projects within agreed timeframes and relevant standards.
• Work collaboratively with engineers, project teams and clients to support project objectives.

Health, Safety, Quality and Compliance

• Carry out all activities in accordance with company Quality, Health, Safety and Environmental (QHSE) policies and procedures.
• Ensure quality documentation is completed accurately and maintained in line with project and company requirements.
• Support risk assessments, safe systems of work and site-specific safety requirements.
• Work safely in a variety of environments, including industrial facilities, infrastructure assets, working at height locations and confined spaces where appropriately trained.
• Participate in audits, inspections and continuous improvement initiatives as required.

Travel and Site-Based Working

• Travel to project locations throughout the UK and internationally as required.
• Support site-based installation and commissioning activities, typically involving planned periods of less than two weeks away from home.

About you:

Requirements:

• A strong interest in engineering and electronics, as week as hands-on technical work.
• An eagerness to build a long-term career in engineering, seeing the value in training and development to get there.
• Background in engineering, electronics.
• Good attention to detail and the ability to follow procedures accurately.
• Comfortable working in site-based environments and varied working conditions.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
• Good organisational skills and the ability to maintain accurate records and documentation.
• Flexibility to travel and work away from home for project requirements.

Qualifications:

• Full UK driving licence with no more than three current penalty points.
• Basic site safety certification such as CSCS, CCNSG, Working at Height, Confined Space or GWO qualifications would be advantageous but are not essential.

Why Join Us?

This is an outstanding opportunity to join a growing engineering team working with advanced monitoring and sensing technologies on projects that help improve the safety, reliability and performance of critical infrastructure and industrial assets. You will receive structured training, mentoring and support from experienced engineers while gaining exposure to a diverse range of projects across the UK and internationally.

How to Apply?

Please click the APPLY button to submit your CV and Covering Letter for this role.

Candidates with experience as an Engineering Technician, Instrumentation Technician, Electrical Technician, Field Technician, Monitoring Technician, Installation Technician, Measurement Technician, Survey Technician, Junior Engineer, Electronics Technician or Technical Operative may also be considered for this position.