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Job Description

The technical trainee programme is a structured 18 month programme which is designed to address the acquisition of technical skills and experience for graduates as well as familiarize them with the company culture

 and principles. The rigor of the programme should ensure that an individual that has completed the programme can be allocated an area of responsibility immediately.

Key roles and responsibilities

• The Technical Traineeship is primarily a hands-on, self-study program where the Trainee is expected to gain a full understanding of the theory, principles and operation of Utilities equipment across the Brewery
• Participation in projects in Utilities aligned to the program requirements and brewery priorities
• Apply VPO principles
• Diagnosis of systemic and situational problems and troubleshooting
• Participation in Utilities team structures including acting roles in identified leadership positions within Utilities
• Communication of learnings and solutions across various levels of the business

Profile:

• Minimum BSc or B-Tech Qualification -Mechanical/Mechatronics or Electrical Engineering
• 2 years Utilities Experience advantageous

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The key purpose of this role is to provide specialised Artisan skill and knowledge to the shift team, and to support the operations, maintenance and problem-solving activities.

Key outputs and responsibilities:

OPERATIONAL SUPPORT

• Provide specialist support to the shift-based teams during operations
• This will include standby and day shift support
• Where requested, assist as a functional expert in problem solving in giving support to the operators
• Where requested, provide guidance and advice to the shift based team on mechanical & electrical equipment, mechanical & electrical fault finding and correct responses to failure modes
• Where requested, provide coaching, mentoring and knowledge transfer of machine operation to shift based teams
• Take part, as functional expert, in Regional and Central plant optimisation trials

PLANNED MAINTENANCE

• Carry out work during the planned maintenance window in accordance with the planned maintenance schedule issued by the planner
• Where scheduled work can not be completed, feed back to the maintenance controller for direction
• This may involve rescheduling the work or prioritizing outstanding work
• Assist fellow team members in the execution of their tasks in support during planned maintenance
• Complete any administration and SAP tasks in support of planned maintenance
• Partake in maintenance post mortems to feedback problems, opportunities and learnings from maintenance activities

ROUTINE MAINTENANCE

• Partake in cleaning, lubrication and inspection in accordance with the maintenance schedule issued by the Maintenance Planner
• Carry out routine maintenance activities in accordance with the maintenance schedule
• Where problems have been uncovered during routine maintenance, these must be resolved using the appropriate problem solving techniques
• If required, additional resources may be called in to assist
• Carry out condition monitoring activities where these have been allocated to the Technician in accordance with the CM schedule

RUNNING REPAIRS

• On request, partake in carrying out running repairs on plant and equipment, or support the Shift Artisans in carrying out repairs
• When carrying out repairs, assess the problem and determine a course of action
• Where required, specialist assistance may be called in
• This may include internal resources such as Instrument Technicians, or external resources such as Contractors or Suppliers
• Where repairs indicate that major work is required, such as re-wiring a motor, this must be transferred to the engineering workshop for attention
• Verify that where running repairs have been carried out, this has addressed the problem
• Complete the administration tasks relating to any running repairs that the Technician has carried out, this includes all SAP inputs
• Where running repairs cannot be carried out, communicate this to the​ Maintenance Planner to ensure the work is planned into the next planned Window

PROBLEM SOLVING

• Where problems have occurred during routine activities, apply the correct problem-solving approach to resolve
• Where required, call in additional resources to assist in problem solving or escalate to the Engineering Controller for direction
• Assist fellow team members to resolve problems on request
• Take part, as functional expert, in FFA's on request

HOUSEKEEPING AND SAFETY

• Operate in a safe manner at all times, and identify and highlight unsafe work practices so that these may be corrected y
• Carry out work according to the work instructions and adhere to appropriate SAB policies and procedures
• Carry out housekeeping tasks, and apply 5S principles during the execution of duties

Profile:

• Min. of B.Sc./HND/B.Tech in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering.
• 2-3 Years’ experience in FMCG environment
• Proficiency in the use of Microsoft office applications i.e. (Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint)
• Ability to communicate well
• Must be a team player
• Ability to adhere to instructions, work in shifts with minimum supervision & action oriented
• Sober mind, self-starter, physically fit and honest