Day electrician automation/instrumentation at Diageo

Akwajobs   (Douala, Littoral Cameroon)

Posted : 3 March, 2022

Category : Electrical and Instrumentation    Location : Douala, Littoral Cameroon

Job type : Full Time

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Job Title: Day Electrician Automation/Instrumentation (Douala)

Department: Supply

Reporting to: Maintenance Team Lead

Category: 9 (Level 6)

No of positions: 01

Contract: Permanent

CONTEXT

• Diageo’s vision creates a powerful mandate for a Continuous Improvement culture, which reinforces strong performance.
• Guinness Brewing & Packaging site operates within a constantly evolving environment in terms of cost, volumes and performance.
• Significant change is required to deliver improved people performance and a Continuous Improvement culture. Clear achievements and budgeted performance will be set to deliver these goals.

PURPOSE

• Work at the tier 1 & 2 to deliver engineering functional expertise across the area/site and support the days-based asset care support team and external contractors to resolve sophisticated Electrical problems
• Lead and advocate good governance around internal and external compliance (health & safety, quality, and environment).
• Co-ordinate the activities software control and set the standards of control within each shift team with specific responsibilities in assigned Areas
• Continuous Improvement - accountable for specialist improvement activity
• Provide high levels of specialist support to the operations teams.
• Support in delivery of outstanding performance in all aspects of the balanced scorecard (Safety, Quality, Environment, Asset Care, Delivery, Productivity, Cost and Morale).
• Support asset care team in preventive and corrective maintenance of equipment
• Support continuous improvement in asset management Organize and implement preventive maintenance.
• To adjust, inspect and repair machine to prevent future line breakdowns, to maintain equipment in maximum operating condition and to prevent losses
• Ensure machine maintenance is carried out in line with the preventative maintenance plan, team goals and as per work instructions
• Follow up and make sure Short Interval Control on critical equipment are continuously supervised to meet customer demand
• Participate in RCPS session regarding all equipment and ensure actions are closed in a timely manner
• Ensure notification are raised and SIR cards as well as their closure
• Develop and coordinate 5S in plants Areas
• Support in the development of SOP and work instruction on equipment
• Coordinate and follow up execution of minor capex projects in assigned areas

QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

Qualifications

• A qualified time served trade (Electrical, Automation, Electro technical and Instrumentation) or local equivalent, DUT, Bachelor High National Degree of Industrial or Electrical, Automation, Electro technical
• Extensive knowledge of electrical and PLC software management Siemens S7 (Simatic Manager & TIA Portal),
• Relevant IBD qualification (General Certificate in Spirits/Beer Packaging) or willing to complete.
• Minimum of 5 years proven experience in an industrial environment / competence in Operations, Maintenance, Process Control and Performance Measurement in a brewery or drinks or food manufacturing environment.
• Good understanding of production equipment (Fillers, conveyors, vacuum pump, CIP plant, Boiler, Borehole, pumps, Variable Frequency drives, Pasto, etc.)
• Knowledge of world class manufacturing techniques & standards.
• Good planning and organisational skills
• Structured problem evaluation & solving skills.

Experience Essential:

• Ability to manage people performance, coaching and development of a multi-disciplined team
• Thorough solid understanding and demonstrated expertise in all areas of facilities plant in area
• Basic financial awareness, understanding of business drivers, budgeting processes.
• Proficient in use of standard business (MS Office) and Diageo packages.
• Project Management skills & experience
• Demonstrate detailed understanding of Permit to Work system and GCSA SHE policies, statutory requirements, and responsibilities.
• Demonstrate understanding of teamwork principles, continuous improvement, preventative maintenance, and problem solving.
• Respond to change in a positive and flexible manner and sustain a positive outlook across a range of situations/challenges.
• Positive demeanor to own development and looks for opportunities to help others learn and develop.

ACCOUNTABILITIES

As Day Electrician:

• Ensure alignment to Health & Safety, Environmental and Quality Standards and compliance to facilities regulatory standards at all times
• To diagnose, solve and repair faults on Plant equipment or machinery as well as carrying out routine maintenance.
• Develop and implement standard methodology in automation and software control
• Accountable for medium- and long-term technical solutions.
• Provide technical support to Capex projects
• Provide Engineering with appropriate feedback re automation engineering issues
• Support the activities of the shift engineering teams to deliver the site preventative maintenance activities
• To maintain (inspect and adjust) Electrical / Automation l Equipment proactively as per maintenance targets to continually improve site efficiency, to optimise equipment availability and to minimise losses and risk.
• To suggest improvements in the operation, seek approval and implement to establish harmonious relations with the operational staff and to work flexibly with them
• To train operational team members to perform minor maintenance tasks and to assist in major repairs.
• To act at all times within the requirements of the Health & Safety at Work Act.
•  To maintain a records system giving details of stoppages with actions to correct
• To work shifts as required to cover the needs of the factory
• Embed the deployment of the MMS standard methodologies within the support team
• Lead the specialist support team to ensure maximum equipment availability
• Attend daily asset care review meetings, and take appropriate action to provide support to course correct non conformance
• Develop team morale, recognise great performance and take timely action to address under performance where vital
• Role model and coach operators and technicians in the use of problem-solving tools
• Apply specialist knowledge to lead improvement projects using DMAIC methodology
• Engage with the Daily Operational Review meetings as required to raise, discuss and follow up on persistent performance issues to root cause problem solving and effective control
• Close and update all the jobs completed on the field
• Follow-up plant availability and reliability performances within Assigned area
• Key player in maintenance & scheduling meeting
• Custodian of OEM visit and implement recommendations
• Identify and follow his training needs
• Identify critical machines (top 3) the highest down time recorded per week
• Engineering action plan monitoring trackers
• Follow up and complete maintenance activities tasks
• Follow-up spares part consumption closely with the store and ensure the right stock level is maintained

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