Packaging Inspection and Coding at International Breweries

The Key Purpose of this role is to performs activities related to inspection and coding optimisation and apply VPO principles. The Inspection and Coding Specialist must ensure a safe and healthy working environment and supports the installations of process control relevant electrical systems, as well as to maintain, calibrate, repair equipment, optimize plant and associated devices to ensure plant availability and product quality.

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 optimize plant and associated devices

• Troubleshoot Packaging inspection & coding systems.
• Interpret process description specifications and conduct modifications / optimizations of process control software as per specifications and software standards. Identify process control software deviations and resolve or 
• recommend solutions. Support the process control software change management process.
• Identify and resolve equipment malfunctions, working with manufacturers and field representatives as necessary to procure replacement parts.
• Support the development of and upgrade preventative maintenance procedures for inspection & coding systems.
• Maintain working knowledge of new technology instrumentation, software, etc., through reading and/or attending conferences, workshops or other training.
• Provide engineering/projects support and recommendations for new and existing equipment with regard to installation, upgrades and enhancement.
• Maintain process control software integrity and security.
• Comply with safety, health and environmental procedures and legislation.
• Locate plant, equipment, spares, and relevant documentation / systems.
• Plan and prepare the job.
• Carry out repairs / maintenance.
• Maintain safety and housekeeping standards.
• Continuously improve (optimize) plant, process equipment and systems.
• Apply 5S standards and practices in the workplace.
• Operate and control the process according to SOP’s.

Work in Teams

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

Apply the VPO principles and practices

• All work is carried out using the VPO principles.

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:

• Min – Electrical or Instrumentation.
• Trade tested Millwright or electrician/ National Diploma Engineering.
• Min – 3 - 6 months on the job training plus Vendor Maintenance.
• 6 - 9 months on the job plus Siemens S7 PLC Training.
• Routine electrical and instrumentation maintenance on similar. Brewing and E&F plants.
• Comprehensive Packaging, Brewing and E&F plants equipment and process knowledge.