UTILITIES INSTRUMENT TECHNICIAN

AB InBev Africa; Brakpan; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 450 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading beverage company in Brakpan is seeking a skilled Instrumentation Technician to optimise and modify process control systems. The ideal candidate will maintain, calibrate, and repair plant equipment, ensuring safety and reliability in a brewing environment. Proven experience in instrumentation maintenance and relevant qualifications are essential for this role.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in instrumentation equipment maintenance.
• PLC experience will be advantageous.
• Proven experience in routine electrical and instrumentation maintenance in brewing and packaging plant environments.

Responsibilities

• Maintain plant equipment and associated devices safely and efficiently.
• Continuously improve and optimise plant processes and systems.
• Calibrate and verify the accuracy of instruments and control devices.

Skills

Attention to detail

Team player

Problem-solving

Technical knowledge of instrumentation systems

Self-management

Proficiency in SAP

Proficiency in Microsoft Excel

Education

Relevant N6 qualification – Electrical Engineering or equivalent

Trade Test in Instrumentation

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?

Key Purpose

The role is to optimise and modify process control systems, support their installation, and ensure their ongoing reliability. The role also involves maintaining, calibrating, and repairing equipment, as well as optimising brewing plant systems and associated devices to maximise plant availability and ensure consistent product quality.

Key Roles and Responsibilities

• Maintain a Safe and Healthy Working Environment
• Comply with all safety, health, and environmental procedures and legislation.
• Maintain high standards of safety and housekeeping in the workplace.
• Maintain, Calibrate, Repair, and Optimise Plant Equipment and Associated Devices
• Identify and locate plant equipment, spare parts, and relevant documentation or systems.
• Plan and prepare work tasks effectively.
• Perform repairs and maintenance on plant and process equipment.
• Continuously improve and optimise plant processes, equipment, and systems.
• Operate plant and process equipment safely and efficiently.
• Calibrate and verify the accuracy of instruments and control devices.
• Work Collaboratively in Teams
• Communicate clearly and effectively within the team.
• Contribute to both individual and team development initiatives.
• Apply VPO Principles and Practices
• Ensure all work is performed in alignment with VPO (Voyager Plant Optimization) principles and practices.

Key Attributes and Competencies

• Strong concern for accuracy and attention to detail.
• Effective team player with good interpersonal skills.
• Strong administrative and problem‑solving abilities.
• Solid technical knowledge and understanding of instrumentation systems.
• Demonstrated ability in self‑management and prioritisation of tasks.
• Proficiency in SAP and Microsoft Excel.

Minimum Requirements

• Relevant N6 qualification – Electrical Engineering, Instrumentation or equivalent, and Trade Test in Instrumentation.
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in instrumentation equipment maintenance; PLC experience will be advantageous.
• Proven experience in routine electrical and instrumentation maintenance within similar brewing, engineering & facilities (E&F), and packaging plant environments.
• Comprehensive knowledge of brewing and E&F plant equipment, systems, and processes.

Additional Information

• BAND: VII

SAB is an equal opportunity employer and all appointments will be made in line with SAB/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.