ICE Technician

Unilever; Boksburg; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 450 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing company in Gauteng is seeking an ICE Technician with at least 5 years of experience in manufacturing processes, preferably within FMCG. The role focuses on preventive maintenance and ensuring factory performance. You will troubleshoot, manage cybersecurity, and improve maintenance practices in a collaborative environment. Applicants should have relevant qualifications and a passion for high performance.

Qualifications

• 5 years’ experience in manufacturing, preferably with FMCG exposure.
• Experience in soap making is advantageous.
• Ability to perform all duties with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive maintenance and ensure factory performance.
• Troubleshoot equipment to minimize operational delays.
• Participate in continuous improvement activities.

Skills

Control systems understanding

Network protocols

PLCs

SCADA development

Batch processing

Servo drives

AC drives

Allen Bradley experience

Education

N4 qualification plus trade test or National Diploma/BTech in Instrumentation/Electrical/Electronic Engineering

Job description

Overview

Unilever is currently hiring for ICE Technician.

Function: Engineering

Reports to: Control and Automation Lead

Scope: Factory based

Location: Anderbolt/Khanyisa

Terms & Conditions: Full-time

ABOUT UNILEVER

With 3.4 billion people in over 190 countries using our products every day, Unilever is a business that makes a real impact on the world. Work on brands that are loved and improve the lives of our consumers and the communities around us. We are driven by our purpose: to make sustainable living commonplace, and it is our belief that doing business the right way drives superior performance. At the heart of what we do is our people – we believe that when our people work with purpose, we will create a better business and a better world.

At Unilever, your career will be a unique journey, grounded in our inclusive, collaborative, and flexible working environment. We don’t believe in the ‘one size fits all’ approach and instead we will equip you with the tools you need to shape your own future.

Job Purpose

Work with multidisciplinary Instrumentation and Control and SCADA skills to ensure preventive and proactive maintenance and operation of the plant to achieve factory performance targets.

Responsibilities

• Preventive maintenance, back up all software related equipment, cyber security, Dfos and BuildApp.
• Familiarize yourself with the Factory Cybersecurity standards and guidance available.
• Support the central team if malicious threats are identified at site with regard to Cyber Security.
• Manage the cyber-hygiene of the site. Ensure basic repairs and efficient operation of equipment and production of a quality product.
• Perform all work in compliance with established safety, GMP and UMS standards.
• Respond to breakdowns and other issues reported to Maintenance to minimize operational delays.
• Troubleshoot, fine tune or adjust equipment to ensure proper operation.
• Routine visual inspection and testing of equipment and structures to identify and report any need for scheduled repairs.
• Instrumentation, Electrical and Control work; interpret from schematics and electrical drawings; installation and alignment of machinery and equipment.
• Participate in continuous improvement activities (UMS, R2S, WCM or similar).
• Follow department and plant procedures related to preventive maintenance systems, obtaining parts, and taking corrective action when hazardous or potential loss conditions are found.
• Keep tools, equipment and work area safe, clean and orderly; work safely around equipment, tools and co-workers.
• Other duties as requested by supervision; work with and assist Artisans and operations personnel as needed.

Additional Responsibilities

• ICE scheduled maintenance such as calibrations and software backups.
• Supporting projects.
• Assist artisans on repairs.
• Skills transfer.
• Documentation.

Experiences & Qualifications

• Minimum N4 qualification plus trade test OR National Diploma/BTech in Instrumentation/Electrical/Electronic Engineering.
• Must have 5 years’ experience in manufacturing, preferably with FMCG exposure in manufacturing process and packing. Soap making experience advantageous.
• Ability to perform all duties associated with position, with minimal supervision.

Skills

• Full understanding of control systems.
• Understanding of network protocols, PLCs, SCADA development, Batch, servo and AC drives; Allen Bradley experience advantageous.

Leadership

• You are energized by delivering fantastic results. You are an example to others – both your results and your resilience. You are constantly on the lookout for better ways to do things, engaging and collaborating with others along the way.
• You are responsible for your own wellbeing and delivering high standards of work. You must also focus on the Consumer and what they need. You are humble and have your head up, looking around to interpret evidence and data smartly, spotting issues and opportunities to make things better.

• Critical SOL (Standards of Leadership) Behaviors
• PASSION FOR HIGH PERFORMANCE: Takes personal responsibility and accountability for execution and results. Has an owner’s mindset, using data and insight to make decisions.
• PERSONAL MASTERY: Sets high standards for themselves. Actively builds own wellbeing and resilience.
• CONSUMER LOVE: Always looks for better ways to serve consumers. Invests time inside and outside to understand needs of consumers.
• PURPOSE & SERVICE: Has humility, understanding leadership is service to others, inside and outside Unilever.
• AGILITY: Explores the world around them, continually learning and developing their skills.

Are you interested?

Please apply via this portal as e-mail applications will not be processed.

Unilever embraces diversity and encourages applicants from all walks of life. This includes full and fair consideration to all applicants and continuing development of all employees regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marriage and civil partnership, and pregnancy and maternity.

Unilever is an organisation committed to equity, inclusion and diversity to drive our business results and create a better future, every day, for our diverse employees, global consumers, partners, and communities. We believe a diverse workforce allows us to match our growth ambitions and drive inclusion across the business. If you require support or access requirements, please advise us at the time of your application so we can assist you through your recruitment journey.