The key purpose of this role is to maintain and improve all control and automation related equipment and systems, focusing mainly on field instrumentation and networks with an understanding of manufacturing execution systems.

Key roles and responsibilities:

Maintain a safe and healthy working environment

• Comply with safety, health and environmental procedures and legislation
• Maintain safety and housekeeping standards

Maintain, calibrate, repair equipment and optimise plant and associated devices

• Locate plant, equipment, spares and relevant documentation / systems
• Plan and prepare the job
• Carry out repairs / maintenance
• Continuously improve (optimize) plant, process equipment and systems
• Operate plant and process equipment
• Calibrate instruments
• Perform basic maintenance in PLC’s with necessary approvals
• Supports the scoping of projects and upgrades to plant and process

Work in Teams

• Communicate effectively in teams
• Contribute to self and team development

Apply problem solving processes

•  Utilize loss & waste and short interval control to identify problems
• Apply problem solving techniques to resolve situational problems

Apply the VPO principles and practices

• Apply 5S standards and practices in the workplace
• Operate and control the process according to SOP’s
• Participate in and coach autonomous operations
• Support quality at source
• Improve personal competence and flexibility

Key attributes and competencies:

• Analytical ability and attention to detail
• Display initiative and ability to interact and influence at all levels of the organisation, within a team environment and with suppliers
• Motivated self starter with high energy levels
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
• Good interpersonal and communication skills
• Team player

Minimum Requirements:

• Minimum Diploma in Electrical / FTC in Electrical/ Electronics Engineering
• Minimum 3-6 months on- the job training plus Vendor Maintenance
• Experience in Routine electrical and instrumentation maintenance or similar
• Experience in Brewing and utilities plants

Desirable but not essential:

• 6 – 9 months on the job plus Siemens S7 PLC Training
• Comprehensive Packaging, Brewing and E&F plants equipment and process knowledge

Additional information:

• Band X

AB InBev is an equal opportunity employer, and all appointments will be made in-line with AB InBev employment equity plan and talent requirements. We are a company that promotes gender equality. Internal applicants require Line manager approval. Please note that only short-listed applicants will be contacted .