Electrical Specialist

Unilever is currently hiring for an Electrical Specialist

Function:  Supply Chain Engineering

Reports to: Maintenance Manager

Scope: Local

Location: Boksburg

Terms & Conditions: Full Time

ABOUT UNILEVER

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. You will work on brands that are loved and improve the lives of our consumers and the communities around us. You will lead innovations, big and small, that will make our business win and grow. You will learn from brilliant business leaders and colleagues who provide mentorship and inspiration so that you can become a better you.

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 Electrical Specialist is responsible for ensuring the optimal performance and reliability of electrical and instrumentation systems within the factory. This role involves conducting major maintenance activities. The Electrical Specialist works closely with the Maintenance Planner to support the operation of equipment on the making and packaging floor.

The Electrical Specialist contributes positively to the factory's work environment and culture by building the equipment skills of Technical Operators, Single Skilled Technicians, and Machine Operators. This includes training them in world-class maintenance techniques to perform autonomous maintenance (AM) and preventive maintenance (PM) activities.

If you are someone who can train staff in maintenance techniques and provide leadership, establishing standards and monitoring equipment reliability then this role is just for you!

WHAT WILL YOUR MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES BE

Key Responsibilities:

Plant Support

• Comply with company and plant rules, participate in safety initiatives, and continuous improvement activities.

• Maintain and support electrical maintenance for making and packaging equipment.

• Perform overhaul, repair, and maintenance tasks, including during plant shutdowns.

• Repair equipment breakdowns and complete work within the plant’s SAP system.

• Serve on improvement teams and assist with emergency repairs.

• Provide support for project work and electrical needs.

• Research ongoing problems and perform project work as directed.

• Coach and develop the electrical engineering skills of maintenance staff.

• Act as subject matter experts on electrical circuits, fault finding, repair, installation, and other electrical and instrumentation-related items.

• Make recommendations to the Project team.

Administration

• Complete all required documentation to standard.

Safety, Health, and Environment (SHE)

• Ensure adherence to company safety rules and regulations.

• Implement and maintain Unilever safety and 5S standards.

Autonomous Maintenance (AM)

• Complete tags in the area of responsibility to the required completion ratio.

Technical Skills and Maintenance

• Develop maintenance standards (SMP, Machine Ledger, PM Calendar) for assigned lines to deliver zero breakdowns.

• Implement Preventive Maintenance processes and execute planned and unplanned maintenance activities.

• Build basic maintenance skills of Technical Operators and Machine Operators.

• Monitor spare parts inventory and document maintenance activities.

• Serve as the Preventive Maintenance Specialist and use various maintenance strategies to achieve zero breakdowns.

• Troubleshoot equipment and reduce Mean Time to Repair (MTTR).

• Ensure compliance with Safety & Quality Protocols during maintenance activities.

• Demonstrate proficiency in mechanical skills and electrical skills, including diagnosing, troubleshooting, and replacing electrical components.

• Understand and adhere to Process Safety Management (PSM) Program for Ammonia Refrigeration Systems.

• Work with Cell Leader and FI Engineer to conduct daily performance reviews and plan priorities.

• Prepare and facilitate Standard, Major, and Advanced Kaizens.

• Align with People Development Pillar to deliver training.

WHAT YOU WILL NEED TO SUCCEED

Experiences & Qualifications

• N5 Diploma in Electrical Engineering and Electrical Trade Test (or equivalent)

• 5-10 years relevant experience in a maintenance environment

• PLC/DCS troubleshooting

• PC skills (SAP, Access, Outlook, Excel (Word).

Skills

• ​Strong analytical skills and attention to detail  

• ​Ability to anticipate needs and solve problems proactively  

• ​Strong multi-tasking skills with a comfort in maintaining multiple, often conflicting, priorities, and deadlines. 

• ​Good interpersonal and communication skills  

Leadership

• 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.

• TALENT CATALYST: Develops and magnifies the power of people.

• PURPOSE & SERVICE: Has humility, understanding that leadership is service to others, inside and outside Unilever.

• BUSINESS ACUMEN: - Generates value in channels and customers. Creates sustainable growth with purpose, engaging different partners across the system for change.

ARE YOU INTERESTED?

Please apply via this portal as e-mail applications will not be processed.

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We are committed to making reasonable adjustments to provide a positive, barrier-free recruitment journey. Should you require additional information or reasonable adjustments to allow you to present your best self during this process, please contact your Talent Partner.

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.