Overview About PepsiCo PepsiCo products are enjoyed by consumers more than one billion times a day in more than 200 countries and territories around the world. PepsiCo generated more than $79 billion in net revenue in 2021, driven by a complementary beverage and convenient foods portfolio that includes Lay’s, Doritos, Cheetos, Gatorade, Pepsi-Cola, Mountain Dew, Quaker, and SodaStream. PepsiCo's product portfolio includes a wide range of enjoyable foods and beverages, including many iconic brands that generate more than $1 billion each in estimated annual retail sales. Guiding PepsiCo is our vision to Be the Global Leader in Beverages and Convenient Foods by Winning with PepsiCo Positive (pep+). pep+ is our strategic end-to-end transformation that puts sustainability and human capital at the center of how we will create value and growth by operating within planetary boundaries and inspiring positive change for planet and people. For more information, visit www.pepsico.com. Responsibilities Job Overview: The Utilities Operator is responsible for ensuring that: Technical support service to the Manufacturing division by performing operation, maintenance and troubleshooting tasks on plant equipment, in order to meet business requirement. Equipment Maintenance Execute daily logging (meter reading), inspections and preventive maintenance tasks (e.g. filter replacements, oil changes, lubrication, housekeeping). Diagnoses and performs the most complex maintenance and repairs on a variety of Utilities equipment (Boilers, Compressors, Dryers, Evaporative condensers, Chillers). Ensure continuous inspection & maintenance of the incoming water supply system. Ensure that the boiler is started correctly and operated on the correct pressure for production. Ensure that the water treatment system of the boiler is in full operation and TDS is within specifications at all times. Report any deviations on the boiler water treatment plant- i.e. Lack of salt on the softners Operate the backup power systems (Start-ups & stop) as per emergency needs. Operate compressed air systems as per business needs. Reporting and Document Control Document control – hourly boiler readings. Reports weekly/monthly on work done, time spent on each assignment, spares used, resources employed, etc. Continuous reference to equipment drawings, engineering standards and GMPs in the performance and closing out of jobs done. Qualifications Technical Comprehensive knowledge of the methods, tools and equipment used in the repair of mechanical/electrical and process and utilities equipment to include procedures for diagnosing malfunctions as well as the operation of equipment. Safety Thorough knowledge of current and accepted occupational safety and health practices and principles to include safety and equipment design regulations. Behaviour/Skill The person should be a self-starter with innovative technical abilities. The person has to have analytical abilities to resolve mechanical plant breakdowns with permanent solutions. The endurance level of this individual has to be above average because of long hours and sometimes physical activities. Ability to work shifts. The person must be a team player with the ability to communicate precisely and engage different stakeholders. Qualifications Grade 12. N3 Mechanical/Electrical Engineering Qualification. Minimum 5 years’ maintenance experience in the FMCG environment. Boiler Operation certificate. “PepsiCo is an Equal Opportunity Employer in line with the Employment Equity Act"