Utilities Machine Specialist

AB InBev Africa; Magaliesburg; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 420,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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Job summary

AB InBev Africa is seeking a qualified Maintenance Technician with 3–5 years in utilities production to provide specialist support to shift teams and contribute to proactive maintenance. The role includes planned and routine maintenance, running repairs, and problem solving to improve plant reliability.

A strong focus on safety, 5S, and SAP-recorded tasks is required. The position requires N6 or Diploma in Mechanical/Electrical engineering and a Millwright/Fitter trade test, with CO2, boilers

Qualifications

• N6 qualification or National Diploma in Engineering (Mechanical or Electrical).
• Trade Test qualification: Millwright or Fitter is required.
• 3–5 years in a utilities production environment is expected.
• Utilities maintenance workshop experience in plant is essential.
• CAT-B with refrigeration experience is advantageous.
• Understanding of CO2 purification, boilers, effluent water, chlorine and NH3 plants is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist support to shift-based teams during operations.
• Act as functional expert in problem solving to support the Process Artisan.
• Support planning and guidance during maintenance planning meetings.
• Carry out planned maintenance tasks within the schedule and document outcomes.
• Assist with running repairs on plant and equipment and document SAP activities.
• Apply problem-solving approaches and escalate where needed to Engineering Controller.
• Drive improvements to SWIs, SOPs and maintenance tasks to close the loop on issues.
• Maintain housekeeping and safety, adhering to 5S principles and AB InBev policies.

Skills

Problem solving

Maintenance planning

Safety compliance

5S principles

Education

N6 qualification/National Diploma in Engineering (Mechanical/Electrical)

Trade Test qualification: Millwright/Fitter

Tools

SAP

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

of this role is to create and sustain a progressive learning environment for level 2 and 1 teams. this will be done by providing an effective service focused on the acquisition of competence to support brewery performance.

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
• Where requested, provide guidance and advice to the shift-based teams

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

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 PS techniques

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

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 in FFA's on request

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 & Safe

• Operate in a safe manner at all times, and identify and highlight unsafe work practices so that these may be corrected
• 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

Minimum Requirements

• N6 qualification/National Diploma in Engineering (Mechanical/Electrical)
• Trade Test qualification: Millwright/Fitter
• 3-5 Years in a Utilities production environment
• Utilities maintenance workshop experience in plant
• CAT-B with refrigeration experience
• Understanding of Co2 purification, boilers, effluent water, chlorine, NH3 plants and reticulation systems

Additional Information

• Band: X

SAB is an equal opportunity employer, and all appointments will be made in-line with SAB employment equity plan and talent requirements. We are a company that promotes gender equality. Internal applicants require Line manager approval. Please note that only short-listed applicants will be contacted.