Utilities Operator x3 – Isando Plant Snacks at PepsiCo

Responsibilities

Job Overview:

• The Utilities Operator is responsible for ensuring that: Technical support service to the Manufacturing division by performing operation, maintenance and troubleshooting tasks on plant equipment, in order to meet business requirement.

Equipment Maintenance

• Execute daily logging (meter reading), inspections and preventive maintenance tasks (e.g. filter replacements, oil changes, lubrication, housekeeping).
• Diagnoses and performs the most complex maintenance and repairs on a variety of Utilities equipment (Boilers, Compressors, Dryers, Evaporative condensers, Chillers).
• Ensure continuous inspection & maintenance of the incoming water supply system.
• Ensure that the boiler is started correctly and operated on the correct pressure for production.
• Ensure that the water treatment system of the boiler is in full operation and TDS is within specifications at all times.
• Report any deviations on the boiler water treatment plant- i.e. Lack of salt on the softners
• Operate the backup power systems (Start-ups & stop) as per emergency needs.
• Operate compressed air systems as per business needs.

Reporting and Document Control

• Document control – hourly boiler readings.
• Reports weekly/monthly on work done, time spent on each assignment, spares used, resources employed, etc.
• Continuous reference to equipment drawings, engineering standards and GMPs in the performance and closing out of jobs done.

Qualifications

Technical

• Comprehensive knowledge of the methods, tools and equipment used in the repair of mechanical/electrical and process and utilities equipment to include procedures for diagnosing malfunctions as well as the operation of equipment.
• Safety
• Thorough knowledge of current and accepted occupational safety and health practices and principles to include safety and equipment design regulations.

Behaviour/Skill

• The person should be a self-starter with innovative technical abilities.
• The person has to have analytical abilities to resolve mechanical plant breakdowns with permanent solutions.   
• The endurance level of this individual has to be above average because of long hours and sometimes physical activities.
• Ability to work shifts.
• The person must be a team player with the ability to communicate precisely and engage different stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Grade 12.
• N3 Mechanical/Electrical Engineering Qualification.
• Minimum 5 years’ maintenance experience in the FMCG environment.
• Boiler Operation certificate.

Method of Application
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