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

• Performing maintenance and identifying maintenance requirements on electrical equipment, which entails:
• Regular inspection of bottling equipment, electrical motors, pumps distribution boards etc.
• Ensuring that preventative maintenance is executed according to schedule
• Assisting with installation of new equipment
• Ensuring that related administration is attended to timeously
• Ensuring that operational services (electrical) are provided timeously and according to specification.
• Adhere to all safety procedures and policies.
• Performing ad-hoc duties within the department if and when required
• Fault Finding in Motor control centres. (MCC)
• Execution and upgrading of maintenance schedules
• Implemented initiatives of business plan
• Operating / shutting down and changing over machines and equipment to prescribed quality standards.
• Participation in Mini-Business activities
• Reading and understanding of electrical drawings (eCad)
• Good knowledge of electrical reticulation in a plant environment
• Repairs of production machinery as well as site related electrical work eg; boilers, compressors, lighting, installations, etc.
• Methodical fault finding and maintenance of electrical motors, control panels and distribution boards.
• Excellent working knowledge of sensor control, HMI, switchgear, AC Motors, relay logic, industrial instrumentation, basic understanding of PLC, servo motors, VSD.
• Comply with Heineken Beverages’ standard operating practices.
• Excellent housekeeping

The successful candidate must have the following experience/skills:

• Electrical Trade with N3 or equivalent Electrical qualification (NQF 4)
• 2 years experience in an FMCG environment
• N4-N6 technical qualification will be advantageous
• Working knowledge of wiring diagrams
• Familiar with conveyor line control, PLC automation (preferably Siemens S7) and high speed machinery.
• Ability to work independently and make decisions under pressure.
• Must be willing and able to perform standby duties when required (call-outs after hours)
• Must be willing and able to work extended hours (overtime) and or shifts when required.
• Ability to copy with the inherent physical demands of the position.
• Possess good communication skills on all levels.
• Working experience with bottling machinery will be a distinct advantage
• Have own reliable transport available
• Active involvement in mini-business activities
• Able to work within a team