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Factory Maintenance Engineer
Nestlé SA
South Africa, Mossel Bay
Experience: Minimum 5 years’ experience in related field  Closing Date: 31 May 2024 Electrical and automation Engineer Position Summary Electrical and automation Engineer will be responsible for all assigned aspects related to the factory maintenance and Electricity and Automation (E&A) strategy and will execute on-shift activities according to factory and corporate standards, specifications, local codes, and regulations. Primary Responsibilities: Maintain the existing electrical infrastructure and automation applications. Provide automation, MES, and factory support on assigned shift, including development of maintenance employees. Ensure alignment of maintenance processes with the final customers in production Conduct preventive maintenance on power distribution, automation, and MES. Record all electrical power distribution and automation modifications and update the appropriate drawings as per factory specifications. Ensure process instruments are properly calibrated and functional. Perform troubleshooting in case of problems and ensure the PLC, HMI, and MES applications are properly maintained. Maintain industrial applications and hardware in the automation layer. Enforce PLC and HMI policy/procedures. Maintain the reliability and the performance of the FAS IT infrastructure and peer to peer networks. Collaborate with other functions, such as quality, safety, operations, and production, with special emphasis on Quality Management Systems (QMS), Hazard Awareness Critical Control Points (HACCP), and calibration. Develop in areas of responsibility to ensure support of operations. Provide technical direction, training, and capability building of maintenance employees. Electrical & Power Distribution: Maintenance of the factory’s power distribution Understand the factory electrical system from the utility company lines to transformers, switchboards, distribution panels, MCC, motors, lighting fixtures, etc. Record modifications in order to maintain accuracy and content of the electrical system key documentation (one-line diagrams, MCC data sheets, electrical room’s layouts, grounding system, lighting plans, electrical equipment location plan, etc.) Understand the existing electrical system loading profile, grounding, protection, maintenance needs, safety, and reliability of the factory power system equipment. Understand the factory electrical criteria, standards, and company guidelines. Automation & Process Control: Understand the existing process control infrastructure, configuration, requirements, networks, level of automation, etc. Record modifications in order to maintain accuracy and content of the control system key documentation (configuration diagrams, P&IDs, process descriptions, etc.) Understand the factory controls and IT criteria, standards, and company guidelines. Capital Projects & Collaboration: Participate in the implementation of the power distribution systems, motor control centers, control panels, HMI, instrumentation, system integration, and commissioning and start up activities. Requirements & Minimum Education Level: Associate degree required in electrical engineering, automation technology, Mechatronic or equivalent. 5 years’ minimum experience with electricity, automation, instrumentation, and process control systems (PLC, HMI, Electrical Drives and Controls). Preferred Experience: In-depth knowledge of HMIs and PLCs; experience with Rockwell Automation RSLogix PLCs and Wonderware visualization preferred. We are Nestlé, the largest food and beverage company. We are 308,000 employees strong driven by the purpose of enhancing the quality of life and contributing to a healthier future. Our values are rooted in respect: respect for ourselves, respect for others, respect for diversity and respect for our future. With more than CHF 91.4 billion sales in 2018, we have an expansive presence with 413 factories in more than 85 countries. We believe our people are our most important asset, so we'll offer you a dynamic inclusive international working environment with many opportunities across different businesses, functions and geographies, working with diverse teams and cultures. Want to learn more? Visit us at www.nestle.com.#J-18808-Ljbffr
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