ICE Technician

Unilever is currently hiring forICE Technician

Reports to: Control and Automation Lead

Scope: Factory based

Location: Anderbolt/Khanyisa

Terms & Conditions: Full-time

With 3.4 billion people in over 190 countries using our products every day, Unilever is a business that makes a real impact on the world. Work on brands that are loved and improve the lives of our consumers and the communities around us. We are driven by our purpose: to make sustainable living commonplace, and it is our belief that doing business the right way drives superior performance. At the heart of what we do is our people – we believe that when our people work with purpose, we will create a better business and a better world. 

At Unilever, your career will be a unique journey, grounded in our inclusive, collaborative, and flexible working environment. We don’t believe in the ‘one size fits all’ approach and instead we will equip you with the tools you need to shape your own future.

JOB PURPOSE

Work with multidisciplinary Instrumentation and Control and SCADA skills to ensure preventive and proactive maintenance and operation of the plant to achieve factory performance targets.

WHAT WILL YOUR MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES BE

• Preventive maintenance, Back up all software related equipment, Cyber security, Dfos and BuildApp.

• Familiarize yourself with the Factory Cybersecurity standards and guidance available.

• Support the central team if malicious threats are identified at site with regard to Cyber Security.

• Manage the Cyber- Hygiene of the site. Good cyber hygiene can help keep the site safe and secure basic repairs and ensure efficient operation of equipment and production of a quality product.

• Perform all work in compliance with established safety, GMP and UMS standards.

• Respond to breakdowns and other issues brought to the attention of Maintenance (by supervision, operators or other personnel) as needed during operations, in a way that minimizes operational delays.

• Troubleshoot, fine tune or adjust equipment to insure proper operation.

• Routine visual inspection and/or testing of equipment and structures to identify and report any need for scheduled repairs.

• Instrumentation, Electrical and Control work.

• Interpret and work from schematics and electrical drawings.

• Installation and alignment of machinery and equipment.

• Participate in continuous improvement (UMS,R2S,WCM or similar activity).

• Follow established department and plant procedures, including (but not limited to) those related to preventive maintenance systems, obtaining parts, and taking corrective action when hazardous or potential loss conditions are found.

• Keeps tools, equipment and work area safe, clean and orderly. At all times work safely around equipment, tools and co-workers.

• Other duties as requested by supervision work with and assist Artisans and operations personnel as needed.

WHAT WILL YOUR MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES BE

• ICE Scheduled maintenance e.g. calibrations, software backups

• Supporting projects

• Assist artisans on repairs

• Skills transfer

• Documentations

Experiences & Qualifications

• Minimum N4 qualification plus trade test OR National Diploma/BTech in Instrumentation/Electrical/Electronic Engineering

• Must have 5 years’ experience in manufacturing preferably with FMCG exposure in manufacturing process and packing. (Soap making experience will be advantageous)

• Ability to perform all duties associated with position, with minimal supervision.

Skills

• Full understanding on Control systems.

• Understanding of Networks protocols, PLC’s, Scada development, Batch, servo and AC drives, Allen Bradley will be advantageous

Leadership

• You are energized by delivering fantastic results. You are an example to others – both your results and your resilience. You are constantly on the lookout for better ways to do things, engaging and collaborating with others along the way.

• As an individual you are the one responsible for your own wellbeing and delivering high standards of work. You must also focus on the Consumer and what they need. You are humble and have your head up, looking around to interpret evidence and data smartly, spot issues and opportunities to make things better.

• Critical SOL (Standards of Leadership) Behaviors

  • PASSION FOR HIGH PERFORMANCE: Takes personal responsibility and accountability for execution and results. Has an owner’s mindset, using data and insight to make decisions.

  • PERSONAL MASTERY: Sets high standards for themselves. Actively builds own wellbeing and resilience.

  • CONSUMER LOVE: Whatever their role, always looks for better ways to serve consumers. Invests time inside and outside to understand the needs of consumers.

  • PURPOSE & SERVICE: Has humility, understanding that leadership is service to others, inside and outside Unilever.

  • AGILITY: Explores the world around them, continually learning and developing their skills.

ARE YOU INTERESTED?

Please apply via this portal as e-mail applications will not be processed.

Unilever embraces diversity and encourages applicates from all walks of life! This means giving full and fair consideration to all applicants and continuing development of all employees regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marriage and civil partnership, and pregnancy and maternity. 

Unilever is an organisation committed to equity, inclusion and diversity to drive our business results and create a better future, every day, for our diverse employees, global consumers, partners, and communities. We believe a diverse workforce allows us to match our growth ambitions and drive inclusion across the business. At Unilever we are interested in every individual bringing their ‘Whole Self’ to work and this includes you! Thus if you require any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at the time of your application so that we can support you through your recruitment journey.