Process Control Technician

About the Role

At AB InBev Africa, innovation and growth are fundamental to our identity and culture. We aspire to continually progress, providing opportunities and resources for employees to maximize their capabilities. Join us and unleash your full potential as we pursue a future fueled by passion and curiosity.

The Process Control Technician is primarily responsible for optimizing, modifying, and maintaining process control systems to support production quality and efficiency.

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate daily with production teams to troubleshoot and resolve equipment quality issues.
• Contribute to plant and process enhancement initiatives.
• Perform standby duties, responding promptly when called upon.
• Execute specialized maintenance work on quality equipment, including calibration, setup, and complex component replacement.
• Ensure critical spares availability and recommend optimal maintenance schedules.
• Verify and validate operational integrity of quality equipment.
• Utilize SAP and other reporting systems to analyze process data and detect deviations related to quality control.
• Manage compliance with SAP maintenance schedules.
• Develop and update equipment performance reports (ERI).
• Assist in managing equipment breakdowns efficiently.
• Support instrument setup during New Product Development (NPD).
• Develop training materials and mentor operational teams to optimize equipment operation.
• Offer expert diagnostic support and subject matter expertise in problem resolution.
• Provide insights for maintenance budgeting including stock levels of spare parts.
• Continuously update technical knowledge to apply the latest operational practices.
• Implement VPO principles and 5S methodologies in the workplace.
• Operate and control processes as per Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Engage in and coach autonomous operations and support quality at the source.
• Commit to improving personal competence and operational flexibility.

Required Skills and Qualifications

• HND or B.Sc. in Electrical Engineering or an equivalent field.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in instrumentation and automation.
• Proficiency troubleshooting PLCs, HMIs, VFDs, SCADA systems, servo drives, and communication networks.
• Demonstrated excellent past performance in similar roles.
• Strong command of SAP and Excel software.
• Sound technical knowledge and problem-solving skills.
• Effective communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Ability to maintain resilience under high-pressure environments.
• Attention to detail and precision-oriented mindset.
• Self-management and teamwork skills.

Additional Information

• Employment Band: X
• AB InBev is committed to equal opportunity employment and gender equality.
• All hiring decisions conform with AB InBev's employment equity policies.
• Internal candidates require approval from their line manager.
• Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.