Technical Specialist

Join Lactalis at our site in Eastern Cape Port Elizabeth and take on the challenges of a Technical Specialist. 
This exciting career opportunity at Lactalis SA will enable you to apply your business acumen to ensure that the company achieves its challenging objectives during the next phase of its growth in South Africa

Location - Operations

• Ensure day-to-day maintenance and servicing of all control systems and instrumentation to guarantee optimal performance.
• Perform precise calibration of all instrumentation in compliance with ISO and HACCP standards.
• Maintain comprehensive and accurate logbooks and records of all instrumentation activities and maintenance.
• Conduct regular maintenance on plant weight scales and ensure their accuracy and reliability.
• Program, troubleshoot, and maintain PLC and SCADA systems to support uninterrupted production operations.
• Manage plant equipment schedules effectively, utilizing the Pragma scheduling system to optimize maintenance planning.
• Uphold and enforce all prescribed safety procedures to maintain a safe working environment.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives and automation projects within the production process to enhance efficiency.
• Lead service and in-house projects, ensuring timely execution and alignment with plant operational goals.
• Apply specialized expertise on Tetra Pak equipment, including TBA8, TBA19, A3 FLEX Compact, Portion Pack Filler, Capper 31, Straw Applicator, ACEPAK Shrink Wrappers, and oversee CIP/UHT processes.

• Certification in NTC6, NDT3, or NDS3 standards.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in plant maintenance within the engineering sector.
• Proficiency in computer applications relevant to engineering and maintenance tasks.
• Demonstrated knowledge of control instrumentation, including PLCs and SCADA systems.
• At least 5 years of professional experience in the Fast-Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) industry, with up-to-date knowledge of industry requirements.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills applicable to plant operations and maintenance.
• Effective communication skills to collaborate with multidisciplinary teams.
• Ability to manage and prioritize multiple maintenance projects efficiently.
• Bachelor of Engineering (B-ENG) qualification is preferred and considered an advantage.