Utilities Instrument Technician

In brief

Overview This document outlines the role of a Utilities Instrument Technician at South African Breweries (SAB). The position focuses on the maintenance, optimization, and troubleshooting of process control systems and instrumentation within the company's brewing and utilities plants, providing specialist operational support and contributing to safety and efficiency. What you will do * Maintain a safe, healthy, risk-free working environment. * Interpret process description specifications and conduct modifications/optimizations of process control software as per specifications and software standards. * Identify process control software deviations and resolve or recommend solutions. * Support the process control software change management process. * Maintain process control software integrity and security. * Support the development of and upgrade preventative maintenance procedures for process control systems. * Identify and resolve equipment malfunctions, working with manufacturers and field representatives as necessary to procure replacement parts. * Maintain working knowledge of new technology instrumentation, software, etc., through reading and/or attending conferences, workshops or other training. * Provide engineering/projects support and recommendations for new and existing equipment regarding installation, upgrades and enhancement. * Troubleshoot E&F and Brewing process control systems when required. * Provide specialist support to the shift-based teams during operations, including standby and day shift support. * Assist as a functional expert in problem solving in giving support to the operators, where requested. * Provide guidance and advice to the shift-based team on mechanical & electrical equipment, mechanical & electrical fault finding and correct responses to failure modes, where requested. * Provide coaching, mentoring and knowledge transfer of machine operation to shift-based teams, where requested. * Take part, as functional expert, in Regional and Central plant optimisation trials. Requirements (from the original advert) * Instrumentation minimum N4 technical Qualification preferably N6 or equivalent. * Trade Tested Instrumentation Artisan with 2 years’ experience. Who should apply The ideal candidate should possess analytical ability and attention to detail. They should display initiative and the ability to interact and influence at all levels of the organisation, within a team environment, and with suppliers. A motivated self-starter with high energy levels is sought, along with the ability to work under pressure, meet deadlines, and work with minimal supervision. Good interpersonal and communication skills are essential, as is being a team player. Candidates should be proficient in Siemens PLCs, RS Batch, and Arcestra, and have comprehensive brewing and utilities plant equipment and process knowledge of Brewing and E&F Plants. Deadline October 16, 2026 Reference Original posting: https://www.myjobmag.co.za/job/utilities-instrument-technician-the-south-african-breweries-1 Source: myjobmag

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• At least 2 years of experience.

• PLC programming

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