job description - Automation Specialist
First Line Management:
- Provide first line corrective action and troubleshooting for packaging automation systems, to minimise downtime and losses.
- Takes a lead role in programming, fault finding and maintenance of PLC hardware and software and in the development of line data systems systems.
- To adjust the software for an automation system where required, observing the quality standards and always informing the supplier responsible for executing the maintenance contract of the relevant system.
- To advise and support shift technicians in corrective action for packaging automation system failures.
- To provide management information on breakdowns and work order progress via monthly reporting of breakdowns and stoppages.
Preventative Maintenance:
- Ensure reliable operations and availability of packaging automation equipment at Sedibeng Brewery by implementing effective preventative maintenance programmes.
- Monitor and manage the maintenance and breakdown contract with the external supplier.
- Ensure effective calibration programmes are in place for on line instrumentation.
- Actively use and assists with the development of the Computerised Maintenance Management System to effectively maintain and manage assets.
Process Optimisation:
- Assist realisation of high line operational performance (OPI), by optimising automated packaging equipment and sequences.
- Participate in TPM improvement teams.
- Enable process optimisation by modifying software and functional descriptions of process automation where required.
Safety, Health and Environment:
- Ensure safe working practices are observes and safety regulations complied with at all times.
- Identify safety risk factors for packaging automation and set corrective actions for these.
- Coach Brewery staff in safe work practises for automated packaging systems.
- Ensure the department operates within company SHE standards and OHS Act, through continued education and training and obtaining the co-operation and commitment of all staff to observe all safety rules, procedures and processes in order to drive zero accident mentality.
Continuous Improvement:
- Drive improvement processes and set priorities in order to develop, implement and maintain best in class standards and basic conditions.
Documentation:
- Ensure that all instrumentation controls documentation is kept up to date and reports are provided in a timely and accurate manner.
- Maintain all instrumentation and control documentation to the standard required by the quality system.
- Complete monthly reports on performance of automated packaging systems and instrument calibration schedule completion.
- Maintain updated work instructions for automated packaging systems.
Job Requirements
Education
- National Diploma or BTech/BSc in Electrical Engineering, Control Engineering or Process Engineering.
Experience
- Experience in a production or technical environment
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We are a Dutch multinational brewing company. Heineken owns over 165 breweries in more than 70 countries. It produces 348 international, regional, local, and specialty beers and ciders.