Brewing Process Artisan at The South African Breweries (SAB)

• The key purpose of the Process Artisan is to maintain, operate and improve all process and control & automation related equipment and systems. Focusing mainly on field instrumentation and networks with an understanding of the Brewing Process.

Key Roles and responsibilities:

• Conducts optimization and troubleshooting of all process control systems including production related issues within the Brewe ry.
• This position involves shift work and reports directly to the Brewing Area Manager
• Responsible for both operating and fixing the brewing plant
• Expected to lead all problem solving within the brewing manufacturing areas and escalate to respective disciplines where assista nce is required
• Provide first line support for all C&A breakdowns to all brewing areas
• Interpret process description specifications and conduct modifications / optimisations of process control as per specifications and standards
• Identify process control deviations and resolve or recommend solutions
• Support the process control change management process
• Maintain process control equipment and software integrity and security
• Support the development of and upgrade preventative maintenance procedures for process control systems
• Have a working knowledge of new technology instrumentation, software, etc.
• Develop and coach (e.g., Trainees, Instrument apprentices and process operators) to help ensure a sustainable skill pipeline for SAB
• This position is during normal working hours, shift work may be a requirement
• Maintain a safe and healthy work environment

Technical Knowledge & Skills:

• Demonstrated and proven technical knowledge of process measurement instrumentation (level, temperature, pressure, pH, etc.) o per ating principles and calibration procedures
• Basic knowledge of data historian systems ( InSQL ,
• Technical knowledge of Fieldbus technology (ASI, profibusindustrialEthernet ) would be an advantage
• Problem solving abilities on process control systems (PLC’s, SCADA, Batch systems, Fieldbus, instrumentation, etc.)
• Knowledge of the Brewing processes

Key Attributes and Competencies

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Logical and analytical thinker, with methodical problem-solving abilities
• Ability to understand technical issues and how they impact on the business
• Strong aptitude / affinity for Production Execution Systems technology
• Ability to effectively integrate with other teams and team members
• Team player
• Self-organized

Minimum Requirements:

• Minimum N3 Millwright
• Trade test qualification in millwright
• Prior experience in a Process Control Environment
• At least 2 years' experience within SAB or in a process-controlled manufacturing in a food FMC
• PC literacy (Microsoft/SAP/PDM)