Maintenance Technician

Recruiter:

Optential Consulting (Pty) Ltd

Job Ref:

PRL000050/LH

Date posted:

Monday, May 30, 2022

Location:

Capetown, South Africa

SUMMARY:
Location: Cape Town – Western Cape
Reporting to: Head Brewer
Function: Brewing
The Company is looking for an exciting, dynamic, and ambitious individual to join the team at a leading Cape Town based brewery.

Overall Responsibility: The Maintenance Technician’s responsibilities includes conducting general maintenance and repairs on facility equipment. The Maintenance Technician will provide functional leadership for plant maintenance within the designated Plant. Working closely with the team leaders, Production manager and a consulting engineer to ensure plant operations are maintained at all times to achieve safe, reliable & a cost efficient plants

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Primary Responsibilities:

Focus Area 1: Maintenance

Perform maintenance on electrical / electronic installations
Ensure proper execution and completion of all maintenance activities
Accountable for equipment reliability and ownership of the entire maintenance process; provide guidance and oversee troubleshooting of equipment issues
Assist production team with any requirements on standby basis
Supports Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs)
Establish and maintain an effective spare parts inventory
Work with Management Team to contribute to long-term strategic planning
Serve as point person for contract services associated with brewery utilities (e.g. glycol chillers, air compressors, boiler)
Continuously support the safe, reliable, and efficient operation of all equipment

Focus Area 2: Procedure and Protocol Management

Develop, refine and document maintenance procedures
Enforce protocol and good FMCG practices within the brewery
Foster and promote continuous improvement and root cause analysis processes

Focus Area 3: Safety Management

Respond quickly in the event of an emergency, notify appropriate personnel and follow safety protocol
Support Safety Initiatives
Perform Food Safety and Quality related activities as part of the FSMS and QC function

Requirements of the Role:

Tertiary education, degree or diploma, in Electrical and/or mechanical engineering. Please note that mechanical is the preferred option with regards to education and experience
Passed the relevant Trade Test
Valid unendorsed drivers license
Minimum of 3 years of relevant technical experience, preferably in the brewing, beverage or FMCG industry is required
Experience/Certification with reliability centered maintenance preferred, (e.g. Certified Maintenance Reliability Professional (CMRP))
Familiar with electrical systems such as controls, automation, VFDs, PLCs is essential
Familiar with mechanical systems such as welding, part fabrication, fluid transfer, pneumatics and plumbing is highly desired
Practical experience with high-speed bottling/packaging operations in food/beverage industries will be highly advantageous
Good knowledge of the safety requirements
Candidates must have their own reliable transport
Willing to work afterhours or on weekends as per the production demands.

Required Skills:

Attention to detail when reporting.
Strong understanding of general maintenance processes and methods
Good communication and interaction skills with people on all levels in the organization.
Ability to adhere to strict deadlines.
Able to work on your own, unsupervised
Willing to be challenged and work well within a team
Focused on excellence
Supervising, leading and developing staff

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