Utilities Maintenance Planner

About the Role

At AB InBev Africa, dreaming big shapes our culture and future. We embrace passion, talent, and curiosity, providing a collaborative environment to realize full potential. We are seeking a Utilities Maintenance Planner committed to ensuring dependable equipment and stable utility supplies through effective maintenance cycles, boosting plant performance and reliability.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and manage Long Term Plans (LTP), Medium Term Plans (MTP), and Short Term Plans (STP) focused on enhancing the utility plant's uptime and efficiency.
• Coordinate resources, spare parts, and scheduling to facilitate maintenance activities effectively.
• Plan and prioritize work orders, adapting schedules dynamically based on maintenance progress and risk assessments.
• Maintain integrity of the Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS), including preventive maintenance data, Bills of Materials (BOMs), and Reliability Centered Maintenance (RCM) procedures.
• Manage maintenance backlogs ensuring transparent visibility and alignment with operational demands.
• Lead regular pre-maintenance meetings and ensure communication among all stakeholders to align maintenance execution with MEOP GOP standards.
• Track real-time maintenance progress, conducting hourly walkabouts and updating plans accordingly.
• Govern system accuracy and oversee change management processes related to maintenance planning.
• Identify and resolve gaps in maintenance planning effectiveness, driving continual process improvements.

Minimum Qualifications and Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Industrial Engineering, or a closely related discipline.
• Experience working with CMMS platforms such as COSWIN, SAP PM, or equivalent maintenance management software.
• Familiarity with Brewing and Packaging plant operations is an advantage.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office suite for documentation and communication.

Additional Details

• Position falls within Band VIII.
• We are an equal opportunity employer committed to gender equality and diversity aligned with AB InBev’s employment equity initiatives.
• Internal candidates need approval from their line manager.
• Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.