WHAT WILL YOUR MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES BE

Nairobi Factory (60%)

Eliminate Loss according to the UMS prioritization process using PM, FI and QC pillar tools and methodologies.  

Implement SMART/Automated Nairobi site equipment condition monitoring/predictive maintenance and design /automation improvements to maintain basic conditions and increase MTBF 

Digitization/Automation and delivery of daily, weekly, monthly planned maintenance work planning, engineering stores management and Utilities management with respective analytics

Early Equipment management of I&C architecture design, design approvals for all CAPEX projects to ensure compliance to UL Core design

Strategic plan development for CMMS/SAP PM module next phases 

Train maintenance teams on technical standards and sustainability of basic conditions (Stability sustainability).  

Design, implement and maintain the Factory OT Network with an appropriate real-time backup system while ensuring compliance to Cybersecurity policies

Coordination of OEM support for audits, training, or chronic/acute loss resolution 

Identify, propose and extend new automation technologies/ good practices that impact cost reduction, Environmental rules and regulations and process safety

Ensures compliance with Inter/national Electrical Codes and other applicable laws, codes, or regulations.

Serve as a liaison to manufacturers, contractors, and other internal or external parties with respect to utilities equipment, instruments, and related systems.

Design/ approve designed installation specifications, diagrams, and plans mount, wire, program, and test instrumentation and control equipment

1AML Digital (40%)

Where possible, develop digital solutions to challenges in such a way that can be used across multiple sites in 1AML – e.g. UMS Pillar views, Analytics Solutions, League Table

Enhance, Maintain, troubleshoot the Manufacturing League – especially regarding data-pipelines, and support onboarding of new sites

Become highly proficient at navigating Unilever’s data architecture, both IOT (from sensors to cloud to visuals) and side (from mater systems like She-net, to data-pipelines and visuals)

Work with Site Teams to ensure objectives of analytics projects are well defined, value-creation quantified, visuals well designed, and back-end well architected – then execute delivery to a high standard using most suitable tools – e.g. PowerBI, or Ignition, or Cerebra

Play a leading role using analytics to derive insights and make business recommendations

Develop the ability to refine digital roadmaps for sites, working collaboratively to identify high value opportunities, develop the solutions, and quantify effort and impact

Be a champion for digital solutions, including DFOS, Buildapp, Self-Built Solutions and SPC; working with Operations, Digital, HR, and Training to ensure sites derive

WHAT YOU NEED TO SUCCEED

Experiences & Qualifications

Minimum BSc or equivalent in Electrical & Electronics Engineering, Instrumentation & Control Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering.

Software / PLC programming knowledge

Able to visualize clearly what the ideal production system is. 

Able to clearly understand operating principles and establish correct operating standards. 

Able to present findings and rationales clearly so that whole factory team can understand. 

Able to make logical decisions based on data

Good mechatronic aptitude.

Ability to communicate and report condition of equipment and status of jobs, supervise operations and other craft personnel and outside service representatives.

Knowledge of Statutory and Electro-mechanical (IEC) Standards.

Knowledge of maintenance activities and procedures performed on control systems.

Ability to read and interpret instruction manuals blueprints and control system drawings; applies knowledge to daily tasks.

Ability to learn Process Engineering

Ability to use mathematics including algebra and geometry to take measurements and perform computations required for installation and calibration of equipment.

Ability to troubleshoot and repair pneumatic, electronic and digital controllers used in control loops.

Ability to calibrate and perform maintenance on temperature, level, and pressure instruments and transmitters.

Ability to Tag Out/Lock Out equipment per Tag Out/Lock Out procedure.

Ability to use a personal computer and associated software.

Bias for action

Ability to apply knowledge of plant operations, equipment and skill area knowledge to daily decision making.

Ability to complete all written and electronic records to document work in progress and completed