ICE Engineer

Unilever is currently hiring for ICE Engineer
Function: Supply Chain
Reports to: Automation & Digital Lead
Scope: Local
Location: Boksburg
Terms & Conditions: Full time

ABOUT UNILEVER
With 3.4 billion people in over 190 countries using our products every day, Unilever is a business that makes a real impact on the world. Work on brands that are loved and improve the lives of our consumers and the communities around us. We are driven by our purpose: to make sustainable living commonplace, and it is our belief that doing business the right way drives superior performance. At the heart of what we do is our people – we believe that when our people work with purpose, we will create a better business and a better world.
At Unilever, your career will be a unique journey, grounded in our inclusive, collaborative, and flexible working environment. We don’t believe in the ‘one size fits all’ approach and instead we will equip you with the tools you need to shape your own future.

JOB PURPOSE
Unilever is the place where you can bring your purpose to life with the work that you do – creating a better business and a better world.
The purpose of this role is to Partner the Automation and Digital Lead in driving a world-class Instrumentation and Control program at Unilever Boksburg Powders Factory, the second biggest factory of it’s type in the world. Manage daily operations five-person team, covering operational work, maintenance, troubleshooting, incident management, and all related activities to ensure operational effectiveness.
To Identify improvement areas in site instrumentation and controls, execute improvement projects on time and within budget. Ensure cybersecurity program and robust business continuity plans are in place.

WHAT WILL YOUR MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES BE
1.Recommend and Design Hardware / Software Operational Improvements (15%)

• Recommend hardware/software for factory use, considering cost/benefit.
• Design control system hardware/software solutions.
• Commission new systems with technicians.
• Manage PLC networking, OPC servers, and HMI interfaces
• Ensure P&IDs are up-to-date and match the control system.

2.Project Management and Business Improvement Implementation (15%)

• Design, execute, and approve Capex projects.
• Document and train users on operations.
• Train maintenance and operating personnel on new control systems.
• Manage project budgets and ensure compliance.
• Oversee ICE OPEX budget and equipment obsolescence planning.

3.Maintenance, Fault-finding & Continuous Operations (40%)

• Ensure Instrument, Control, and Electrical Infrastructure is maintained to meet safety standards.
• Ensure compliance with legal and statutory requirements.
• Develop and implement PPM calendar for ICE and cybersecurity.
• Ensure team keep control systems operational through fault-finding and corrections.
• Manage system integrity, backups, and disaster recovery plans.
• Ensure effective response to ICE-related breakdowns, maintenance, and upgrades.
• Upon escalation, resolve more challenging breakdowns.

4.SHE (5%)

• Ensure compliance with relevant laws and standards by own team and vendors.
• Support SHE department in accident and incident investigations.
• Assist Ops with start-up checklists (PSSR).

5.Supervise Cyber Security (5%)

• Supervise work of the Cybersecurity and OT Analyst on site (TA3 role)
• Support them in implementation of the factory’s cybersecurity program.
• Follow factory cybersecurity standards and guidance.
• Assist that role, local teams, and global team with response to malicious threats.
• Complete and communicate incident reporting procedures.

6.Obsolescence and Disaster Recovery (5%)

• Develop and test disaster recovery plans for cybersecurity attacks, data loss, or theft.
• Assign clear ownership and involve the whole site.
• Document systems, owners, and criticality.
• Know backup locations and restoration times.
• Create a stakeholder and communication plan.
• Plan for obsolescence with an asset usage roadmap.

7.Team Management (15%)

• Act as escalation point for technical and people issues.
• Manage the ICE team, including Technicians, Artisans, and Interns.
• Oversee daily operations and team administration.
• Develop team strategy and lead quarterly performance reviews.
• Foster a harmonious and high-performance culture.
• Utilize engagement and recognition tools to drive performance.
• Handle industrial relations, including disciplinary actions.
• Resolve conflicts within the team and facilitate resolution in subordinate teams.

WHAT YOU NEED TO SUCCEED
Experiences & Qualifications

• B.Sc. Mechatronics/Electronic/Computer/Electro-Mechanical Engineering and 2-5 years experience of instrument control and automation.
• Or B.Tech. (T4/S5 –Mechatronics/Electro-Mechanical/Electronic/Computer Engineering) and 5-7 years experience of instrument control and automation.
• Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Access)
• SAP/PMS (Plant maintenance systems).
• Knowledge or familiarity with OT security solutions and remote access technologies
• Strong knowledge of Siemens or Rockwell PLC Programming and fault finding
• Strong Knowledge of SCADA Systems (e.g. Ignition SCADA, FactoryTalk View or WinCC)
• Strong knowledge of Fieldbus networks (e.g. Profinet, Profibus DP and Fieldbus networks)
• Strong understanding of legacy A&C concepts and technology and digital OT and Industry 4.0 technologies in terms of network infrastructure, integration with business information systems, and the challenges faced from a cyber security perspective.
• Good understanding of Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES)
• Experience with various field instrumentation (e.g. flowmeters, level transmitters, temperature transmitters etc.)
• Experience with cyber security controls and best practice

Skills

• Strong communication (verbal and written) and networking skills (interpersonal and planning)
• Strong team focus, communication, relationship building and influencing skills.
• Ability to lead teams with internal and external resources.
• Learning aptitude
• Ability to train and dissipate technical knowledge to team members

Leadership
You are energized by delivering fantastic results. You are an example to others – both your results and your resilience. You are constantly on the lookout for better ways to do things, engaging and collaborating with others along the way.
As an individual you are the one responsible for your own wellbeing and delivering high standards of work. You must also focus on the Consumer and what they need. You are humble and have your head up, looking around to interpret evidence and data smartly, spot issues and opportunities to make things better.

Critical SOL (Standards of Leadership) Behaviors

• PASSION FOR HIGH PERFORMANCE: Takes personal responsibility and accountability for execution and results. Has an owner’s mindset, using data and insight to make decisions.
• PERSONAL MASTERY: Sets high standards for themselves. Actively builds own wellbeing and resilience.
• CONSUMER LOVE: Whatever their role, always looks for better ways to serve consumers. Invests time inside and outside to understand the needs of consumers.
• PURPOSE & SERVICE: Has humility, understanding that leadership is service to others, inside and outside Unilever.
• AGILITY: Explores the world around them, continually learning and developing their skills.

Unilever is an equal opportunities employer and committed to diversity and inclusivity in the workplace.  We are intentional in employing the best talent that reflects the demographics of our country and which will help build representation of currently under-represented groups. We therefore invite applications from all candidates representing diversity of age, sex, disability, sexual orientation, race, religion or belief. When appointing potential candidates, the South African Employment Equity and Broad Based Black Economic Empowerment Legislation will be considered.  

We are required by law to verify your ability to work lawfully in South Africa. If you are applying as a foreign national, please note that you may be requested to provide supporting documents supporting this.

This is an Factory-based role in Johannesburg and requires 100% of time attendance on site.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Environment
Internal
Internal will include the TA3s/IT/ICE Technicians responsible for executing the cybersecurity work at sites, the Engineering managers and SUDs who are accountable for Cybersecurity, adjacent functions like Engineering, IT, and Safety within whom plans need to be aligned, and finally, the global cybersecurity community
External
External environment will include third party manufacturers and logistics partners with whom we work closely and for whom cybersecurity risks needs to be considered.

Unilever is an organisation committed to equity, inclusion and diversity to drive our business results and create a better future, every day, for our diverse employees, global consumers, partners, and communities. We believe a diverse workforce allows us to match our growth ambitions and drive inclusion across the business. At Unilever we are interested in every individual bringing their ‘Whole Self’ to work and this includes you! Thus if you require any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at the time of your application so that we can support you through your recruitment journey.