Title:  ICE Technician

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Immediate Superior: [[Stephen Moropodi]] 
Job Grade: [[08]] 
Location: [[Sedibeng]]
Function: [[Supply Chain]]
Sub Function: [[Engineering]]
Type of Contract: [[Permanent]]
Reference Number: 123892 
Closing Date: 18/11/2024

                                                                     ICE TECHNICIAN      

Applications are invited to apply for the above mentioned position based In Sedibeng Brewery. The successful incumbent will report to Automation Engineer.

Key Responsibilities:

• Maintaining and adhering to HSEC requirements.

• Assist with instrumentation design and review activities.

• Competence in instrumentation used in highly automated plants.

• Should exhibit competence in Flow, Temperature, Level, Pressure, Weight Control, quality measuring instruments systems.

• Identify and resolve equipment malfunctions, provide support and recommendations for new and existing equipment with regards to installations, upgrades, and enhancements.

• Calibration of various instruments (Pressure, Temperature etc).

• Perform tests and calibrations according to the schedule on the calibration management software in the manufacturing plant.

• Ensure new instrument are added to the calibration database or calibration management software and schedule the calibration interval thereof.

• Ensure calibration and / or test results are logged on the calibration management software and a written copy filed.

• Ensure calibration methods are stipulated in the IB procedures, for any changes to the method changes ensure the changes are logged and updated accordingly.

• Assist in contingency planning and organizing of planned outages.

• Respond to outages and problems promptly and document root causes.

• Minimize engineering related breakdowns and call outs in areas of responsibility.

• Ensure all tools and equipment are always maintained in good working condition.

• Ensure safety and housekeeping meet the standards as set out in terms of the OHS Act and client requirements.

Minimum Qualifications

• N6 Certificate (instrumentation major subjects) with an Instrumentation Trade Certificate OR National Diploma in Electrical Engineering (instrumentation major subjects).

• Technicial Electrical Engineering (Instrumentation major subjects) will be advantageous.

• At least Driver’s license (Code EB/08). (A Must)

Minimum Experience

• Minimum 3 Years’ experience as an Instrument Technician.

• E&H Instrument knowledge and experience (Flow, Pressure, Temperature etc)- will be advantageous.

• Electronics experience (Soldering PCD board etc).

• Computer literacy: SAP, MS Word, Excel, Power Point-proficient level.

• CMMS knowledge SAP/ Compucal knowledge.

• Basic knowledge of PLC (Field Inputs DI/DO and Outputs AI AO).

• Field bus networks knowledge (Profibus, RS 485, Profinet etc)

Job Specific Requirements

• Treatment plant environment, exposure to noise, vibration, dust, grease, smoke, gases, solvents, hazardous chemicals within the allowable exposure limits as defined by Department of Labour.

• Exposure to all types of weather and temperature conditions.

• Working in confined spaces. • Working at heights.

• Work and/or walk on various types of surfaces including uneven surfaces.

• Enough physical ability to perform moderate to heavy lifting, standing, and walking for prolonged periods of time, climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, and operating motorized equipment.

• This position is regional, and the employee will be seconded to plants within the region to conduct work. As such, the employee:

• Must own a vehicle.

• Be willing to travel OR to have own accommodation within the region.

• Standby duties after hours and over weekends.

Behavioural Competencies:

• Ability to maintain high levels of individual and team performance by driving the achievement of goals, targets, and financial objectives.

• Ability to adhere to rules and regulations, follow instructions and limit risks of non-compliance to the business.

• Agility – to work in a matrix and complex environment where change happens at a rapid pace.

• Courage – to share ideas, think out of the box.

• Ownership – to see the bigger picture and take ownership by thinking and acting beyond the role.

The Company’s approved Employment Equity Plan and Targets will be considered as part of the recruitment process. As an Equal Opportunities employer, we actively encourage and welcome people with various disabilities to apply. Heineken Beverages (South Africa) (Pty) Ltd) is committed to an organisational culture that recognises, appreciates and values inclusion and diversity. You must be fully eligible to live and work in South Africa to apply.