Engineering Specialist at The Heineken Company

Key Performance Areas would include, but are not limited to:

• Maintain electronic process control systems – hardware and software.
• Ensure that installation of new process control systems is done according to company standards.
• Maintain field hardware – loop checks / calibration, etc.
• Review process control philosophies and recommend optimisation.
• Audit process control programmes regularly and ensure that changes that are made are carried out according to ISO procedure.
• Ensure the necessary documentation is done – installation drawings, P&ID’s, Loop identification, Field and termination tagging, etc.
• Coordinate (program) individual machine output to optimise overall line performance.
• Ensure proper access control to electronic system.
• Fault finding and maintaining electronic equipment.
• Ensure current backup for electronic systems on the designated server location.
• Actively participate in Minibuses Operating System activities.
• Perform all relevant administrative functions.
• Train / coach Production controllers, Artisans, Machine controller and operators
• Assist the Artisans and Production controllers with their tasks.

The successful candidate must have the following experience/skills:

• Recognised N6 Mechanical/ Electrical Engineering Certificate and a trade test certificate.
• Knowledge of bottling equipment, workshop and engineering practices, tools, and apparatus.
• Minimum of 5 years practical experience.
• 3 years’ experience in managing a Team.
• Knowledge of packaging/ bottling equipment
• Have proven verbal and written communication skills.
• Knowledge of safety regulations regarding tools.
• Knowledge in FMCG environment will be an advantage.
• Knowledge of all workshop/engineering tools, machines, apparatus, and materials.
• Computer literate, SAP, MS Word & MS Excel.
• Ability to work independently and under pressure.