Job Openings at International Breweries Plc

Job Description

• The key purpose of this role is to lead the Process Engineering function, perform optimization /modifications of process control systems and support the installations of process control systems.
• The Instrument Artisan will also Maintain, calibrate, repair equipment, optimize Packaging equipment and associated devices to ensure plant availability and product quality in the Brewery and optimize the generation and utilization of all utilities within the process areas in the Plant.

Key Outputs and Responsibilities

• Comply with safety, health and environmental procedures and legislation
• Maintain safety and housekeeping standards
• 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
• Perform basic changes to software in PLC's with necessary approvals
• Calibrate instruments
• Communicate effectively in teams
• Contribute to self and team development
• Apply 5S standards and practices in the workplace
• Operate and control the process according to SOP’s
• Conduct autonomous maintenance
• Manage quality at source
• Improve personal competence and flexibility.

Requirements
Qualifications & Experience:

• Min. of B.Sc / HND in Electrical Engineering.
• 2 Years on the job training with SKAP completed.

Skills and Attributes required:

• Interpret process description specifications and conduct modifications /optimisations 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.
• Maintain process control software integrity and security.
• Support the development of and upgrade preventative maintenance procedures for process control systems.
• Identify and resolve equipment malfunctions, working with manufacturers and field representatives as necessary to procure replacement parts.

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Job Purpose

• The primary function of this position is to maintain equipment, assuring reliable performance to standard through inspections and providing corrective actions to restore equipment back to inherent condition.

Responsibilities and Accountabilities
Operating And Process Control:

• Comply with safe, health and environmental procedures and legislation.
• Maintain safety and housekeeping standards
• Identification of unsafe practices through SIO's.
• Safety inspections conducted.
• Safe maintenance practices audited.
• Adherence to PPE policies.
• Maintenance tools are in good working order

Maintenance of Plant And Equipment:

• Carrying out autonomous operations as defined for the process areas.
• Identify defective plant, and report these through to the Machine Specialist or Maintenance Controller to assist with resolution.
• Assisting the Process Artisan/Machine specialist in executing running repairs on shift.

Quality Control And Analysis:

• Carrying out the required quality checks and analyses and recording the results on the appropriate information system.
• The list of quality checks to be executed is contained in the work instructions.
• React to the results using the VPO tools supplied

Communication:

• Actively participate in team meetings, asking questions to test understanding and contributing suggestions. Making use of the action logs to record issues, problems, and improvement opportunities.
• Fully understand the team Dream and contribute to achieving it.
• Make use of relevant communication media (e.g., shift logbook) to stay informed and inform others of issues.
• Complete required hand over to incoming shift team members, ensuring the issues relating to plant performance, quality and maintenance are communicated.

Problem Solving:

• Where problems occur, use the VPO problem solving tools to resolve and record the issues.

Qualifications & Experience

• Minimum of National Diploma in Mechanical Engineering
• Trade test 2 & 3 is added advantage.

Traits & Competences Required:

• Manage Machines according to VPO principles and standards
• A logical, analytical problem solver who can operate in an unstructured environment.
• A team player (prepared to communicate, listen and assist).
• Initiative and energy.
• Achievement Drive (improvement, do better than standard or what was done previously, be the best).
• Key Function is to Carry out repairs / maintenance.