UTILITIES TECHNICIAN

Job Summary:

• Operate/maintain, monitor and record all maintenance activities carried out throughout the Utility Department to archive maximum output.

Key Responsibilities:

• Operates the Brewery's utility department as per standard procedural instructions.
• Monitors the operation of all machines and equipments, e.g. Boilers, Cooling units, C02 Plant, Air compressors and responds to an alarm alert.
• Check and monitors the operation of the Wastewater and Water Treatment Plant
• Includes maintaining of mechanical and electrical equipment to ensure the reliable performance of all equipment in the Utilities area, ensuring reliable Energy and Water at all times
• Work in a team-based environment, (TPM) required to ensure smooth running of Utilities Department and participate actively in enhancing performance of the Engineering team.
• Assists with overhauls of all Utilities equipment as planned via planned maintenance system.
• Updates Historical records on the computerize maintenance management system (CMMS) for the brewery equipment
• Fabricates and uses shop equipment when necessary.
• Assists with installations of new equipment when necessary in the Utilities area.
• Able to perform basic welding at the arc, gas and tig level.
• To inspect and lubricate all the Utility Equipment based on Maintenance procedure in the CMMS system.
• To participate in TPM activities
• Generates tags for safety, near miss, improvement, energy and machine anomalies. 
• Record maintenance daily activities on maintenance activities list.
• Records all required utility readings on specific meters and gauges, daily, weekly and monthly as required by utilities standards.
• Carries out a once per day water and BLR water analysis.
• Initiate, execute & participate in water & energy reduction initiatives
• Drive the air leaks reduction across the Brewery
• Reports all accidents, incidents, near misses and potential hazards.
• Ensures compliance with the regulatory, HEINEKEN and local safety regulations within his/her department.

Qualifications:

• AA Degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent technical certificate
• Certificate production organization, Resource Planning, Maintenance Management preferred

Competencies/Skills:

• Must be able to understand and work with Mechanical systems
• PM, Safety and AM principles according to TPM
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• General awareness about ISO 9002 procedures and HACCP guidelines