Operator Technician, Utilities - Guinness Ghana

Guinness Ghana is undertaking significant change process, principally in the areas of accountability, quality maintenance practices, supply planning, cost reduction and efficiency. In line with its objectives GGBL will develop its people and create an environment that attracts and retains the best people.

As the Supply function we will produce quality products in a safe environment at competitive costs, on time and in full with no errors.

The Operator Technician - Utilities is ideally an individual with engineering experience, who provides uninterrupted Utilities (Steam, water, refrigeration, compressed air, Carbon dioxide) to the user areas.

He is also responsible for maintaining utilities plant and machinery on shift in order to meet the increasing volume and quality demands in a reliable and cost effective manner. He participates in continuous improvement initiatives such as PIPs in the department. He should own the planning and execution of his training and development

Leadership Responsibilities

Be Authentic:

• Build great relationships with those you work with, both internally and externally.
• Be honest and open at all times; demonstrate high integrity.

Find Solutions:

• Be imaginative in finding solutions to issues and pursuing opportunities for the business.
• Develop and apply a great understanding of the business to your work

Connect to Diageo Purpose

• Show pride in Diageo; act as a positive representative of the company and our reputation

Consistently deliver great performance

• Demonstrate drive to make a positive difference to business performance
• Show commitment to outstanding team work
• Be clear about your own performance commitments, ensure they are linked to business goals

Grow yourself

• Develop and apply self-awareness, get to know your own strengths and development needs.
• Grow your capability and experience and look for and respond to

Purpose of Role

• Operate utilities equipment (generators, transformers, steam plant, refrigeration systems, CO2 plant, water supply systems, compressed air plant, etc), monitor performance of equipment, keep records, perform quality control checks and effect correction, according to the Standard Process Instruction (SPI) and Standard Work Instruction (SWI) to provide uninterrupted Utilities to the user areas.
• To carry out first line maintenance activities, log and monitor Utilities plants

Key Accountabilities

• Commit to Occupational Health and Safety standards. Frequently state and articulate that Safety is our No.1 priority.
• Be visible as an ambassador for safety by behaving in a safe manner at all times and always challenging unsafe practices and behaviour of others, reprimanding where appropriate.
• Adhere strictly to the site safety rules and systems and equipment operational procedures.
• Provide a comprehensive production service on plant and equipment to which they are primarily allocated: operating and cleaning, carrying out maintenance schedules, responding to breakdowns, assessing & monitoring plant performance on an ongoing basis and attending to all other process duties in a timely manner.
• Deliver best possible plant operation by maximising plant availability and efficiency of operation through execution of Planned Preventative Maintenance schedules.
• Monitor and log accurately, all the necessary parameters of the various equipments viz. Temperature, pressure, current, voltage etc. Monitor and maintain adequate storage of water for use in the brewery Manage materials, components and spares required by their plant and equipment – includes draw down stock from locally provided “bins” and be accountable for whatever stock is drawn down.
• Demonstrate flexibility in terms of availability, attitude and work practices, and assist colleagues in breakdowns, maintenance and solving problems on their equipment.
• Support Utilities Engineer to achieve production plans and key performance targets, and deliver agreed Customer Service levels.
• Actively pursue training and development on an individual and team basis and participate in competency based training programs and develop positive relationships with colleagues, including contractors.
• Compile and commentate whatever reports are required – either original reports or those generated automatically. This includes status sheets, check sheets, condition monitoring sheets, etc.

Qualifications and Experience Required

• HND/MET III or EET III (Mechanical / Electrical Engineering) or its equivalent
• 3 years experience/competence in Operations, Maintenance, Process Control and Performance Measurement in a brewery or drinks or food manufacturing environment.
• Demonstrate detailed understanding of Permit to Work system and GGBL SHE policies, statutory requirements and responsibilities.
• Demonstrate understanding of teamwork principles, continuous improvement, preventative maintenance and problem solving.

Barriers to Success in Role

• Lack of personal flexibility to function in a tightly manned manufacturing environment with volatile production and sales demand.
• Poor inclination to pursue training and development on an individual and team basis or to share and apply new skills acquired.
• Inability to connect and build positive relationships.
• Lack of understanding of the commercial and Demand agenda within the business.

Flexible Working options

This role is based in GGBL Production sites.