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Machine Specialist job at Nile Breweries Ltd | Apply Now
Jinja, Uganda
Full Time
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About the Organisation
Nile Breweries Limited (NBL), established in 1951 by businessmen associated with the construction of the Owen Falls Dam, has grown into Uganda's leading beer manufacturer, boasting a 59% market share and an annual production capacity of 2.45 million hectolitres from its breweries in Jinja and Mbarara. The company's purpose is to "Dream Big to create a future with more Cheers," aiming to serve up new ways to meet life's moments and make a meaningful impact in communities and the world.
NBL has earned recognition for its commitment to sustainability, notably winning the National Environmental Management Authority (NEMA) Award in 2012 for excellence in environmental protection. The company fosters a collaborative and inclusive work culture, offering employees opportunities for growth and development within the global AB InBev family. With a workforce of over 500 employees, NBL provides various job opportunities, which are regularly updated on their official website.
Innovation is central to NBL's business model, exemplified by the introduction of Eagle Lager in 2002, a sorghum-based beer crafted from local grains predominantly grown by smallholder Ugandan farmers. The company's core values emphasize quality, responsibility, and community engagement. NBL actively participates in corporate social responsibility initiatives, including supporting over 10,000 local farmers to grow and supply barley to its maltings plant and implementing sustainability goals aimed at holistic environmental and social impact. For more information, visit their official website at www.nilebreweries.com.
Job Title
Machine Specialist job at Nile Breweries Ltd
Nile Breweries Ltd
Job Description
The key purpose of this role is to maintain equipment in an as-new condition, ensuring reliable performance to standard through inspections, corrective actions to restore equipment to its inherent condition, problem-solving to address root causes of failures, and loop closure, while also providing input into the ZBB maintenance budget. Additionally, this role involves coaching operators on the correct methods for operating equipment and performing autonomous operations.
Duties, Roles and Responsibilities
Key Roles and Attributes
Comply with safe, health and environmental procedures and legislation.
Maintain safety and housekeeping standards
Identification of unsafe practices through SIO’s.
Safety inspections conducted.
Safe maintenance practices audited.
Adherence to PPE policies.
Maintenance tools are in good working order
Locate plant, equipment, spares and relevant documentation and or systems.
Plan and prepare the job.
Carry out repairs / maintenance.
Operate workshop equipment
Communicate effectively in teams.
Contribute to self and team development
Backlog.
Generate tags for follow on work
Satisfied customers – no rework.
OPERATIONL SUPPORT
Provide specialist support to the shift-based teams during operations.
Assist as functional expert in problem solving.
This must be undertaken in support of the Process Artisan Where requested, provide guidance and advice to the shift-based teams on mechanical equipment, mechanical faultfinding and correct responses to mechanical failure modes
PLANNED MAINTENANCE
Take part in maintenance planning meeting, contributing suggestions and clarifying work required
Carry out work during the planned maintenance window in accordance with the planned Maintenace schedule issued by the planner
Partake in maintenance postmortems to feedback problems, opportunities and learnings from maintenance activities
ROUTINE MAINTENANCE
Partake in cleaning, lubrication and inspection in accordance with the maintenance schedule issued by the Maintenance Planner
Carry out routine maintenance activities in accordance with the maintenance schedule
Where problems have been uncovered during routine maintenance, these must be resolved using the appropriate problem-solving techniques.
RUNNING REPAIRS
On request, partake in carrying out running repairs on plant and equipment, or support the Shift Artisans in carrying out repairs
When carrying out repairs, assess the problem and determine a course of action
Complete the administration tasks relating to any running repairs that the Technician has carried out as per SAP requirements
PROBLEM SOLVING
Where problems have occurred during routine activities, apply the correct problem-solving approach to resolve
Where required, call in additional resources to assist in problem solving or escalate to the Engineering Controller for direction
Assist fellow team members to resolve problems on request Take part in ABR’s on request
IMPROVEMENT
Improve SWI’s, SOP’s and maintenance tasks on an ongoing basis as issues arise to ensure that the loop is closed out to prevent issues arising.
HOUSEKEEPING AND SAFETY
Operate in a safe manner at all times, and identify and highlight unsafe work practices so that these may be corrected
Carry out work according to the work instructions and adhere to appropriateAB InBev policies and procedures
Carry out houskeeping tasks, and apply 5S principles during the execution of duties
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COMMERCIAL
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INDUSTRIAL
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RESIDENTIAL
Qualifications, Education and Competencies
Minimum Requirements:
National Diploma in Engineering (Mechanical)
1-3 Years technical mechanical and Utilities experience in a FMCG environment
Additional Information:
Band: VIII
How to Apply
ONLINE APPLICATION ONLY!
Interested candidates are advised that applications for this position must be submitted online. To apply please click the “Apply” button below.
