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The Key Purpose of this role is the responsibility for ensuring sustained reliability, integrity and stability of the Automation and Control Infrastructure whilst proactively enhancing and optimising these systems
thereby improving Quality and/or efficiency of processes.
Key roles and responsibilities:
Ensuring the integrity and reliability of production systems software and hardware from PLC devices to ERP system
Development and maintenance of all systems components documentation as well as integrity thereof
Coach, guide and assist with training of all production and manufacturing systems employees
Assist with ensuring that the system architecture environment remains aligned with the regional manufacturing systems standards and beer division standards
Improvement of software maintenance and fault-finding knowledge within Production
Support change management process
Assist with front-line support of production systems (including outside of normal working hours)
Ensuring systems “Up Time” through liaison with users
Scoping and controlling system changes by agreeing changes with users and user then training /coaching on new system functionality
Managing process control standards, by ensuring that process/data integrity is aligned with divisional and regional risk management policy
Optimising Process Performance, through appropriate Problem-Solving Techniques in order to improve performance
Support the management of server health via implementation of good operating practices from global
Facilitation, implementation and project management of automation and control systems projects to satisfy the requirements of production within budget and timelines
Identify and motivate technical CAPIN justification
Key skills and competencies:
Specialised knowledge of Instrument and Control calibrations, configurations, maintenance, fault finding, installation
Understanding of standards, documentation standards and instrumentation protocols
In-depth knowledge of Siemens PLC hardware and software
In-depth knowledge in Concept, Siemens and Unity programming ability
In-depth knowledge of PLC network topology including Modbus/Modbus plus/ ProfibusDP/PA/ EthernetIP/ASI
Working knowledge of wireless control networks and LAN
Working knowledge of Ethernet, Network devices and servers
In-depth knowledge of Wonderware’s Archestra factory suite, Historian and InTouch SCADA, TopServer, RS Batch and scripting
Good knowledge of Microsoft database management systems and SQL queries
Good knowledge of reporting systems, specifically flow
Working knowledge of hyper V, ability to troubleshoot and navigate
Good knowledge of manufacturing server maintenance
Minimum Requirements:
Degree holder in Electrical/Electronics Engineering
Minimum 3 years’ experience in control and automation
Knowledge of Ab InBev policies and procedures
Understanding of Manufacturing Execution Systems and IS methodologies
Financial planning and control
Knowledge of project methodology
Knowledge of ISA S88 principles
Additional Information:
BAND: VII
AB InBev is an equal opportunity employer, and all appointments will be made in line with AB InBev employment equity plan and talent requirements. The advert has minimum requirements listed. Management reserves the right to use additional/ relevant information as criteria for short-listing.
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