Data & Systems Technician - Occupations - VTC Occupation Dictionary

Descriptions & Duties

Collects, processes and analyses manufacturing data using analytical tools and dashboards. Supports data-driven decision-making by preparing reports, visualisations and performance metrics for production teams.

Generic Competencies

Physical abilities

Technology
skills

Cognitive
abilities

Comprehension and expression

Social skills

Organisation and execution skills

Problem
solving skills

Management
skills

Physical Abilities

Physical abilities

Physical strength
Eye hand coordination / precision / dexterity

Importance:2 (Max:5)

Skill is occasionally required

Technology Skills

Technology skills

Computer literacy
Application of technology

Importance:5 (Max:5)

Skill is required all the time

Cognitive Abilities

Cognitive abilities

Creativity
Visualisation
Logical thinking

Importance:4 (Max:5)

Skill is frequently required

Comprehension And Expression

Comprehension and expression skills

Reading comprehension
Oral / written expression

Importance:4 (Max:5)

Skill is frequently required

Social Skills

Social skills

Communication
Negotiation
Persuasion

Importance:2 (Max:5)

Skill is occasionally required

Organisation And Execution Skills

Organisation and execution skills

Planning
Organising
Judgement
Decision making

Importance:4 (Max:5)

Skill is frequently required

Problem Solving Skills

Problem solving skills

Ability to solve simple and complex problems effectively and efficiently

Importance:4 (Max:5)

Skill is frequently required

Management Skills

Management skills

Leadership
Management of finance / time / people / other resources

Importance:2 (Max:5)

Skill is occasionally required

Trade Specific Competencies

Knowledge of manufacturing data management, production systems, Manufacturing Execution / Enterprise Resource Planning/ Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition systems, industrial networks, Industrial IoT, database management, data analytics, and system maintenance.

Possesses competencies in manufacturing data management, production system support, Manufacturing Execution / Enterprise Resource Planning/ Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition systems operation, industrial network and database administration, Industrial IoT integration, system monitoring, troubleshooting, and data analytics to support smart manufacturing and digital production operations.

General Requirements

Academic qualification

A Higher Diploma or Diploma in Information Technology, Computer Science, Information Systems, Data Science, Network Engineering, Electronic Engineering, or a related discipline.

Experience

Assistant Data & Systems Technician (0-2 years)

Career Path & Salary

Private Sector

Monthly Salary $18,000 - $22,000

Monthly Salary $22,000 - $30,000

Monthly Salary $30,000 - $42,000

Monthly Salary $40,000 - $60,000

Related Education & Training

Degree or above

Higher Diploma

Diploma

Work Environment

Typically work in factories, production facilities, control rooms, and smart manufacturing environments. They collaborate with engineers, production personnel, and IT/OT teams to support manufacturing systems, production data platforms, automation equipment, and digital technologies that ensure efficient and reliable production operations.

Tools

Use computers and servers, Manufacturing Execution Systems, Enterprise Resource Planning systems, Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition systems, Industrial Internet of Things devices, data analytics and visualization tools, database management systems, network equipment, and system monitoring and diagnostic software to support production data management, system monitoring, troubleshooting, and smart manufacturing operations.