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Utilities: Artisan - CCB260707-8

• Location: Phoenix, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
• Department: Coca-Cola Beverages South Africa
• Pay Grade:
• Closing Date: 2026/07/14
• Assignment Type: Permanent

Job Purpose:

• Execute preventative and corrective maintenance on utility equipment including boilers, air compressors, chillers, pumps, HVAC, and water systems to ensure equipment reliability, compliance, and plant uptime.

Minimum Requirements:

• Minimum: N4–N6 in Mechanical, Electrical, or Electro-Mechanical Engineering
• Required Certification: Trade Test Certificate (e.g., Fitter, Millwright, Electrician, Refrigeration Mechanic)
• Boiler and/or pressure equipment training/certification (advantageous)
• Minimum 3 years of experience as a qualified artisan in a manufacturing or utilities environment
• Demonstrated experience with utility systems including boilers, compressed air, chilled water, and water treatment
• FMCG, beverage, or food industry experience preferred
• Working knowledge of CMMS systems
• Sound mechanical or electrical fault-finding skills
• Knowledge of pump systems, valves, actuators, instrumentation, and basic PLC interfaces
• Understanding of pressure vessels, safety devices, and compliance inspections
• Familiarity with thermodynamics and refrigeration principles (if applicable)
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and schematics
• Computer literacy (MS Office, maintenance software)
• Strong adherence to health and safety protocols

Core Responsibilities:

• Perform planned preventative, predictive, and corrective maintenance on all utility systems and equipment
• Carry out repairs and replace worn or faulty components in a safe and timely manner
• Support the Team Leader: Utilities in planning and executing shutdown activities
• Diagnose and resolve faults or failures on boilers, compressors, pumps, and other utilities systems
• Participate in root cause analysis (RCA) and corrective actions to reduce repeat failures
• Monitor asset condition and recommend improvements for reliability and efficiency
• Ensure all maintenance work is conducted in line with Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) Act, Pressure Equipment Regulations (PER), and internal safety procedures
• Support legal inspections, testing, and audits of utility equipment
• Complete and maintain safe work procedures and risk assessments
• Accurately complete job cards and update CMMS (e.g., SAP PM) for all maintenance activities
• Record findings, spare part usage, downtime, and time spent on tasks
• Maintain equipment history and assist in maintaining statutory documentation
• Provide standby support as required to respond to after-hours equipment failures
• Liaise with Utilities Operators and Production to coordinate repairs and minimize impact
• Support continuous improvement initiatives for utilities efficiency and plant uptime

Key Business Indicators:

• Utility equipment uptime and availability
• % Preventative Maintenance schedule compliance
• Mean Time to Repair (MTTR) and Mean Time Between Failures (MTBF)
• First-Time Fix Rate
• Zero safety incidents or deviations from permit procedures
• Audit compliance (e.g., Engineering, Safety, Environmental)
• Utilities-related downtime incidents

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