Brewing Process Control Artisan - Prospecton Brewery at The South African Breweries (SAB)

Key Outputs and Responsibilities:

• Expected to lead all problem solving within the brewing manufacturing areas and escalate to respective disciplines where assistance is required
• Provide first line support for all C&A breakdowns to all brewing areas
• Interpret process description specifications and conduct modifications / optimizations 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.) operating principles and calibration procedures
• Basic knowledge of data historian systems (InSQL, etc)
• Technical knowledge of Fieldbus technology (ASI, profibusindustrial Ethernet) would be an advantage
• Problem solving abilities on process control systems (PLC’s, SCADA, Batch systems, Fieldbus, instrumentation, etc)
• Knowledge of the Brewing processes

Minimum Requirements:

• Problem solving abilities on process control systems (PLC’s, SCADA, Batch systems, Fieldbus, instrumentation, etc)
• Knowledge of the Brewing processes Profile:
• Completed an Instrumentation apprenticeship with a N3 and trade test certification,
• Prior experience in a Process Control Environment
• SAP PM and PDM experience would be preferred
• 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