Instrumentation and Controls Engineer at Unilever

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