Utilities Machine Specialists

Job description

Dreaming big is in our DNA. It’s who we are as a company. It’s our culture. It’s our heritage. And more than ever, it’s our future. A future where we’re always looking forward. Always serving up new ways to meet life’s moments. A future where we keep dreaming bigger. We look for people with passion, talent, and curiosity, and provide them with the teammates, resources and opportunities to unleash their full potential. The power we create together – when we combine your strengths with ours – is unstoppable. Are you ready to join a team that dreams as big as you do?

The Key Purpose of this role is to maintain equipment in an as-new condition, assuring reliable performance to standard through inspections, corrective actions to restore equipment back to inherent condition, problem solving to address root cause of failures and loop closure and provide input into the ZBB maintenance budget. Coach operators in the correct way to operate & maintain equipment and perform autonomous operations.

Key roles and responsibilities:

Operational Support

Provide specialist support to the shift-based teams during operations
Assist as functional expert in problem solving. This must be undertaken in support of the Process Artisan & Boiler Operator
Where requested, provide guidance and advice to the shift-based teams
Where requested, provide guidance and advice on site electrical reticulation equipment
Support Line Manager in project scoping for electrical reticulation systems

Planned Maintenance

Take part in maintenance planning meeting, contributing suggestions and clarifying work required
Carry out work during the planned maintenance window in accordance with the planned maintenance schedule issued by the planner
Partake in maintenance post-mortems to feedback problems, opportunities and learnings from maintenance activities
Frequently review PM’s issued to ensure constant improvement (Reviewing task steps, durations etc.)
Plan, scope and organise LTM tasks with Line Manager & Planner
Ensure AWS is constantly updated according to VPO Maintenance & VPO Management standards

Routine Maintenance

Partake in cleaning, lubrication and inspection in accordance with the maintenance schedule issued by the Maintenance Planner
Partake in cleaning, lubrication and inspection in accordance with the ATO plan for department
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 and tools
Conduct assessments and checks on Substations for site
Conduct required maintenance tasks on the Substations
Conduct assessments and checks on Emergency Generators for site
Conduct required maintenance tasks on the site Emergency Generators

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
Complete the administration tasks relating to any running repairs that the Technician has carried out as per SAP requirements
Support PA’s and Boiler house Operators in problem solving for the repairs and breakdowns

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 Engineer for direction
Assist fellow team members to resolve problems on request
Take part in Root Cause Analysis investigations and offer recommendations (or take actions to ensure loop closure)

Improvement

Improve SWI’s, SOP’s and maintenance tasks on an ongoing basis to ensure that the loop is closed out to prevent issues arising

Housekeeping & Safety

Operate and conduct maintenance tasks in a safe manner at all times
Identify and highlight unsafe work practices so that these may be corrected (correct the ones that fall under the departmental scope)
Carry out work according to the work instructions and adhere to appropriate AB InBev policies and procedures
Carry out housekeeping tasks, and apply 5S principles during the execution of duties
Support the PA and Boiler house operator on defective safety equipment that require maintenance or intervention

Key Components and Attributes:

Physically fit (Physically demanding environment)
Ability to self-manage, with initiative and bias for action
Enquiring and analytical thinking ability
Problem solving ability
Great attention to detail with the ability to priorities
Good communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to work in teams
Prepared to work standby

Minimum Requirements:

Grade 12 certificate /N6 qualification/National Diploma in Engineering (Electrical)
Trade Test qualification: Electrical (required), Millwright (advantageous)
2 years’ experience in an FMCG Environment: Utilities Plant experience in Steam Plant, Ammonia Refrigeration, CO2 plant, Water Treatment & Compressed Air
Utilities maintenance workshop experience in plant

BAND: X

ABInBev is an equal opportunity employer, and all appointments will be made in line with ABInBev employment equity plan and talent requirements. The advert has minimum requirements listed. Management reserves the right to use additional/ relevant information as criteria for short-listing.