Lead: Engineering Control and Automation at The Heineken Company

Purpose of the job

• Lead the automation and control COE , administration and reporting to all stakeholders.  Stakeholders include, but are not limited to: Head of Engineering and Leads within the Engineering department
• Ensure that all Supply Chain Sites have the necessary procedures in place to adhere to corporate policies regarding Instrumentation; Control; Software ;Standby Power Generation; Low voltage Power reticulation  
• Fulfil the PCD lead position for Heineken Beverages  ( Process Control Domain). Cyber security in the operation technology space
• Automation and Electrical Capital project execution

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the Control and Automation community of practice in Quarterly workshops  
• Custodian of Automation and Control Standards for the OPCO
• Packaging machine Automation Upgrades / integrations
• Brewing Process control activities and Upgrades
• Factory Acceptance Test of Packaging equipment and Electrical distribution boards
• Conduct High Speed packaging Line control Audits 
• Manage Automation Upgrades of packaging machine in Central workshop
• Standby Power – Diesel generation and UPS systems
• Manage the electricity measurement portfolio
• Technical advisory to Engineering and Packaging CoE,
• Support Site Engineers and technicians with the implementation of standards
• Capex Project Management – Drafting of RFI to implementation and handover
• Information Systems – OPI / MES manufacturing 4.0. Architectural design
• Be the link between production and the Information Technology department  – Site remote connections VPN
• Leader of the PCD (process control domain)
• Provide Technical Support on major automation breakdowns

Job Requirements

• Education
• Electrical or Electronic  B Engineering Degree / BSc Degree Minimum

Experience

• At least 8 years’ experience in a similar role.
• FMCG, alcoholic beverages and soft drinks operations Experience.
• Siemens Automation experience
• Firm understanding of automation communication protocols
• Demonstrated track record in multinational operations, engineering, manufacturing, and capital projects management leadership in an FMCG industry.
• Project management, financial analysis, simulation, and consulting skills.
• Proven leadership skills.
• Strong analytical and reporting abilities.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to manage own time and work on multiple projects in different lifecycle stages
• PV power generation will beneficial