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

Key Roles and Responsibilities:

• Provide first line support for all C&A breakdowns to all Packaging Department
• Good customer ethics and interpersonal skills
• Creativity in identifying solutions to process control problems with regards to instruments, PLC’s and supervisory system infrastructure
• Analytical problem-solving skills
• Working knowledge of In touch SCADA and Archestra platform
• Working knowledge of Siemens PLC
• Working knowledge of ZENON
• Working knowledge of industrial networks, Profibus, Device Net, ASI, Ethernet etc.
• High energy levels and a team player
• Maintain a safe and healthy work environment
• An understanding of OH&S Act, ISO 14001 and Asset CARE
• Develop and coach (e.g. Trainees, Instrument apprentices and process operators) to help ensure a sustainable skill pipeline for SAB

Running Repairs

• On request, partake in carrying out running repairs on plant and equipment
• When carrying out repairs, assess the problem and determine a course of action
• Where required, specialist assistance may be called in. This may include internal resources such as Instrument Technicians, or external resources such as Contractors or Suppliers
• Where repairs indicate that major work is required, such as rewiring a motor, this must be transferred to the engineering workshop for attention
• Verify that where running repairs have been carried out, this has addressed the problem
• Complete the administration tasks relating to any running repairs that the Technician has carried out
• This includes all SAP inputs

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

Housekeeping and Safety

• 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 SAB policies and procedures
• Carry out housekeeping tasks, and apply 5S principles during the execution of duties

Minimum Requirements:

• Completed an Instrumentation apprenticeship with trade test certification, preferably working toward an N6
• Plant/equipment maintenance experience as well as a fault-finding background
• Relevant experience in a manufacturing environment (2 years)
• Computer literate in Microsoft Office applications
• Process control optimization to improve quality and efficiency
• Ensure hardware and software standards are adhered to
• Provide technical support for project initiatives
• Support the development of and upgrade preventative maintenance procedures for process control & instrumentation systems
• Train, develop and coach team members
• Maintain process control software integrity and security
• Ensure machine backups are readily available
• Breakdown analysis and problem solving
• Carry out standby duties