JOB DESCRIPTION

A IDENTIFICATION INFORMATION

A1 Job title: Instrumentation Engineer

A2 Department/Programme: Bottling Plant

A3 Section/Project: Bottling Plant

A4 Reports to (position): Bottling Plant Manager

A5 Supervises (Name of Positions): None

B JOB DESCRIPTION

B1 Overall purpose of the job.

Key Responsibilities;
• Fully maintain plant and equipment in a safe and reliable condition that will enable all site
production and efficiency targets to be achieved.
• Manage, conduct and coordinate maintenance services for electrical aspects of equipment on
site as per standards.
• Completing timely, comprehensive and accurate preventative maintenance reports.
• Responsible for review & action maintenance requests.
• Developing maintenance plans and SOPs for maintenance activities.
• Capturing description and procedures used for troubleshooting and repairs performed.
• Installing electrical components, wiring systems and testing the equipment to ensure all
devices are working properly and safely.
• Applying safe electrical work practices including LOTO and Arc Flash safety- NFPA 700.
• Adopting key problem-solving techniques to find route causes behind instrumentation/
electrical asset failures.
• Understanding and troubleshooting Industrial Networks, including Ethernet, Device NET,
Control NET, and others.
• Applying working knowledge of data network, switches, routers and servers.
• Observing and testing the operation of systems and equipment in order to diagnose
malfunctions, using voltmeters, process meters, network analysers and other testing devices.
• Determining equipment centre lines, track deviations, stop and fix any equipment deviating
from standard operating parameters.
• Communicating effectively with management, engineers, mechanics, equipment operators
and demonstrating equipment functions and features to machine operators.

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• Deciding on temporary remedial measures and modification on Electrical systems to sustain
production while arrangements for permanent solution are being made and ensuring plant
safety is maintained.
• Identifying opportunities to improve asset care and drive these ideas forward.
• Design/Implementation of modifications to the existing electrical systems and equipment to
suit user requirements.
• Safety and compliance for all instrumentation/ electrical works on site.
• Ensuring that the safety needs such as Arc Flash/shock Hazard safety, confined space entry,
LOTO, Line Break Permit, hazardous materials, hand tool safe use etc are given a top priority
in operations support and work execution.
• Ensuring quality workmanship is delivered.
• Ensure compliance with all statutory obligations and relevant legislation and standards.
• Protecting the integrity and quality of product at all times.
• Developing their own knowledge and understanding of equipment used across the bottling
plant.
• The Engineer often works alone, therefore, this role requires decisions to be made and work
planned using own initiative.
• Contract manager for all instrumentation/ electrical vendors/suppliers to site.
• Inventory control for engineering spares and evaluation of the quality of spares supplied.
• Track spares availability.
• Train and coach operators, technicians, and contractors on electrical/
instrumentation/process systems.
• Continuously maintaining proficiency in Automation and controlling systems.
• Obtaining drawings, instructional manuals and special procedures as needed from files or
other sources and making any additional sketches, diagrams etc. when necessary.
• Performing any other related duties as may be assigned/delegated to you by Manager Bottling
Plant/Management from time to time. Please note that you may be required to work
anywhere within the company.

C Knowledge, qualifications & Experience

C1.1 Education:
• University Degree in Electrical Engineering and Automation

C1.2 Experience, Skills and Competences:

• At least 5 years working experience in FMCG operations and maintenance, preferably in the
Bottling industry.
• Hands-on working on electrical equipment, PLCs and instrumentation.
• Knowledge on mechanical engineering will be an added advantage.

KNOWLEDGE OF:
• Reading and translating the information found within PLC code, Schematic wiring. Ladder and
P&ID process diagrams.
• Understanding PLC, HMI, VFD's, Servo, Sensors, Instrumentation and Industrial control
systems, including advanced programming techniques and configurations.
• Possessing knowledge of and applying electrical standards.
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• Possessing an understanding of calibration procedures for process instruments which
measures temperature, pressure, flow, level and composition along with understanding of
process control and troubleshooting.
• Knowledge of safe electrical work practices including LOTO and Arc Flash safety- NFPA 700.
• Understand Bottling processes (Blowmoulder, Filler, Capper, Labeller, Packer Machines),
packaging, and utility operations.
• Mechanical equipment (functions, configuration, calibration, testing and fault finding).
• Ability to interpret technical drawings, maintenance manuals, schematic drawings and general
engineering specifications to carry out the job.
• Knowledge of manufacturing SAP application.
• Thorough knowledge of SCADA operations and interface of mechanical and electrical
systems on industrial controls.
• Reliability Centred Maintenance (RCM).
• Mean time to repair (MTTR) and Mean time to failure (MMTF).
• Failure Mode Effects and Criticality Assessment (FMECA).
• Knowledge of Bottling procedures to avail plant utilities and equipment service.
• Trouble shooting skills.
• Ability to communicate in both written and oral formats.
• Planning/ Presentation/Organizational skills.
• Thorough knowledge in local and electrical international legislation and standards.
• Thorough knowledge in safe systems of work, permit to work systems.
• Knowledge of World Class Manufacturing/ Lean Manufacturing standards.
• Role model of high-performance coaching skills and people management.
• Good industrial relations skills.
• Familiar with skills and competency descriptions and able to interpret training and
development needs.
• Knowledge of ISO 9001 for Quality, Energy Management Policy HACCP- ISO 22000 for food
safety, ISO 14001 for Environment & OHSAS – ISO 18001 Health and Safety standards plus
any other management systems that may apply.
• Understanding of process control and performance measurements.

ABILITY TO:
• Solve problems analytically and quickly.
• Work fast and efficiently.
• Creative and innovative.
• Flexible and Result oriented.
• Plan, organize, supervise and participate in the operations.
• Adapt effectively to changing needs/ requirements.
• Generates insight about what internal customers require in terms of technical training and
development.
• Train, supervise and evaluate personnel.
• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Plan and schedule maintenance work,
• Maintain accurate records of manuals, calibrations and maintenance activities.
• Work independently with little direction.
• Observe health and safety regulations.
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• Read, interpret, apply and explain rules, regulations, policies and procedures.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
• Work is performed while standing, sitting and/or walking.
• Requires the ability to communicate effectively using speech, vision and hearing.
• Requires the use of hands for simple grasping and fine manipulations.
• Requires bending, squatting, crawling, climbing, reaching.
• Requires the ability to lift, carry, push or pull medium weights, up to 75 pounds
• Requires activities involving being around moving machinery, exposure to marked changes
in temperature and humidity, and exposure to dust, fumes and gases.
• A flexible approach to working hours may be required to suit production demands or to
meet critical deadlines.
• Callouts maybe required.

Knowledge of computer:

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite to support daily operations.

Communication Skills:

• Strong verbal and written communication skills to effectively relate with team members and
the management.
• Requires the ability to communicate effectively using speech, vision and hearing.

SIGNATURES:

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