Utilities Operator job at Nile Breweries Limited

Description

Nile Breweries Limited is hiring a Utilities Operator to safely operate and maintain the Utilities plant to produce a consistent product/service/utility of the right quality/quantity at optimum cost.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Prepare for plant start-up
• Start up the plant safely and efficiently
• Operate the plant under optimal conditions
• Shut down the plant according to standard procedures
• Execute routine and deep cleaning of plant equipment
• Complete operational and shift documentation accurately and on time
• Control and optimize input usage (water, steam, electricity, chemicals)
• Ensure all plant systems are in good working order
• Maintain a clean, safe, and healthy working environment
• Measure key performance attributes (e.g., pressure, flow, temperature)
• Record performance data reliably for trending and analysis
• Monitor system trends to anticipate and prevent deviations
• Assure quality of all incoming utilities and inputs
• Take corrective action promptly in case of process deviations
• Conduct autonomous maintenance (cleaning, inspections, lubrication)
• Respond effectively to breakdowns and restore functionality safely
• Practice safe maintenance techniques in accordance with SOPs
• Ensure all maintenance tools and equipment are in proper working order
• Communicate effectively with colleagues, team leaders, and support departments
• Contribute to self-development and assist in team knowledge sharing
• Participating in shift handovers and improvement meetings
• Achieve utility shift efficiency targets (e.g., kWh/ton, m³/ton)
• Maintain consistent product/service/utility quality
• Conduct quality checks at required intervals
• Track and improve usage ratios
• Adhere to 5S standards for equipment and work area organization
• Maintain high equipment performance and reliability
• Reduce time to detect and correct defects
• Maintain good housekeeping across the work area
• Implement GEMs (Global Excellence in Manufacturing) practices
• Follow the PPE policy and ensure full compliance
• Identify and report unsafe acts or conditions
• Promote a proactive safety culture through safe work practices
• Conduct and complete 5-Why root cause analyses

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

• Full Craft Certificate or Diploma in Mechanical / Electrical / Process Engineering.
• Minimum 2–3 years’ experience in operating boilers.
• Knowledge of combustion control, water treatment, and boiler automation systems.
• FTC (Mech / Elec) or Electromechanical preferred.
• Trade Test/Professional Certification Boiler Operator Certificate (Class I or II) preferred.

• Prepare for plant start-up
• Start up the plant safely and efficiently
• Operate the plant under optimal conditions
• Shut down the plant according to standard procedures
• Execute routine and deep cleaning of plant equipment
• Complete operational and shift documentation accurately and on time
• Control and optimize input usage (water, steam, electricity, chemicals)
• Ensure all plant systems are in good working order
• Maintain a clean, safe, and healthy working environment
• Measure key performance attributes (e.g., pressure, flow, temperature)
• Record performance data reliably for trending and analysis
• Monitor system trends to anticipate and prevent deviations
• Assure quality of all incoming utilities and inputs
• Take corrective action promptly in case of process deviations
• Conduct autonomous maintenance (cleaning, inspections, lubrication)
• Respond effectively to breakdowns and restore functionality safely
• Practice safe maintenance techniques in accordance with SOPs
• Ensure all maintenance tools and equipment are in proper working order
• Communicate effectively with colleagues, team leaders, and support departments
• Contribute to self-development and assist in team knowledge sharing
• Participating in shift handovers and improvement meetings
• Achieve utility shift efficiency targets (e.g., kWh/ton, m³/ton)
• Maintain consistent product/service/utility quality
• Conduct quality checks at required intervals
• Track and improve usage ratios
• Adhere to 5S standards for equipment and work area organization
• Maintain high equipment performance and reliability
• Reduce time to detect and correct defects
• Maintain good housekeeping across the work area
• Implement GEMs (Global Excellence in Manufacturing) practices
• Follow the PPE policy and ensure full compliance
• Identify and report unsafe acts or conditions
• Promote a proactive safety culture through safe work practices
• Conduct and complete 5-Why root cause analyses

• Knowledge of combustion control, water treatment, and boiler automation systems.
• Autonomous maintenance (cleaning, inspections, lubrication)
• Effective communication
• Teamwork
• Problem-solving
• Adherence to safety procedures
• 5S standards
• GEMs practices
• Root cause analysis

• Full Craft Certificate or Diploma in Mechanical / Electrical / Process Engineering.
• FTC (Mech / Elec) or Electromechanical preferred.
• Trade Test/Professional Certification Boiler Operator Certificate (Class I or II) preferred.