Team Leader: Utilities at Coca-Cola Beverages South Africa, Phoenix
Coca-Cola Beverages South Africa · Phoenix, KwaZulu Natal
Overview
Coca-Cola Beverages South Africa is looking for a hands-on Team Leader to run the utilities plant at their Phoenix facility. You will lead a small team of operators and artisans, keeping boilers, compressors, chillers and water systems running safely and efficiently so production never stops. This is a solid step up for a qualified artisan with 3 to 5 years of plant maintenance experience who wants to move into a supervisory role with a major FMCG employer.
About the role
Coca-Cola Beverages South Africa (CCBSA) has an exciting opportunity for a Team Leader: Utilities at their Phoenix plant. You will be responsible for operating and maintaining the utilities systems that keep the factory running, including boilers, compressors, refrigeration, HVAC and water treatment.
Day to day you will oversee the operation of steam, compressed air, chilled water and refrigeration systems, make sure utilities are always available to meet production demand, and keep equipment running within safe and efficient limits. You will schedule and lead preventive and corrective maintenance, support the Plant Engineer with condition monitoring and predictive maintenance, and keep all maintenance records up to date in the CMMS.
You will supervise and develop the Utilities Operator: Boiler and the Artisan: Utilities, assign tasks, monitor team performance and make sure everyone works safely. You will also drive compliance with the OHS Act, SANS standards and pressure vessel regulations, support audits and statutory testing, and help track utility KPIs so the plant can reduce energy, steam and water usage.
Application notes: This role is based in Phoenix, KwaZulu Natal. The advert lists minimum requirements only, and management may use additional relevant information when shortlisting. No application email or closing date is provided in the listing, so apply through the page where you found this advert.
Requirements
- Minimum N4 to N6 Certificate in Mechanical, Electrical or Electro-Mechanical Engineering
- National Diploma in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering is preferred
- Trade Test Certificate as a Millwright, Fitter or Electrician
- Valid Boiler Operating Certificate where applicable
- 3 to 5 years experience in a utilities or plant maintenance environment
- Prior supervisory or team leadership experience, formal or informal
- Exposure to operating utilities equipment such as boilers, compressors, chillers and water systems
- Experience in FMCG, food or beverage manufacturing is preferred
- Sound understanding of boiler systems, compressors, chilled water and HVAC
- Knowledge of basic water treatment system operation and control
- Experience with CMMS maintenance record keeping, such as SAP PM
- Strong troubleshooting and fault finding skills
- Root cause analysis skills, such as 5 Why and Fishbone
- Basic project execution and contractor coordination
- Knowledge of OHS Act, SANS standards and Pressure Equipment Regulations
- Computer literacy in MS Office, including Excel for reporting
Responsibilities
- Oversee day to day operation of utility systems including steam, compressed air, chilled water, refrigeration and water treatment
- Ensure utilities are available to meet production demand without interruption
- Monitor system parameters and keep equipment operating within safe and efficient limits
- Schedule and lead preventive and corrective maintenance for utilities equipment
- Support the Plant Engineer with condition monitoring and predictive maintenance strategies
- Document all maintenance activities in the CMMS
- Supervise and develop the Utilities Operator: Boiler and the Artisan: Utilities
- Monitor team performance, assign tasks and ensure safe working practices
- Facilitate technical coaching and skills development within the team
- Ensure compliance with the OHS Act, SANS standards and pressure vessel regulations
- Support inspections, audits and statutory testing such as boiler certifications and safety valve testing
- Maintain safe operating procedures and emergency response plans for utilities systems
- Track and report utility KPIs such as efficiency, consumption and availability
- Identify and implement initiatives to reduce energy, steam and water usage
- Participate in root cause analysis and problem solving to improve uptime and reliability
- Coordinate with production, engineering and external service providers for timely support
- Assist in planning utility shutdowns, expansions and project commissioning
- Liaise with environmental and safety officers to ensure compliance with permits and regulations
Job details
- Organisation
- Coca-Cola Beverages South Africa
- Location
- Phoenix, KwaZulu Natal
- Job type
- Full time
- Experience level
- Mid (3+ years)
- Education
- Diploma
- Category
- Manufacturing & Production
- Application Method
- Apply manually
Success Guide
This is a great role if you are a qualified artisan who has been working on boilers, compressors or chillers and is ready to lead a small team. When you apply, make it easy for the hiring team to see three things: your trade test certificate, your boiler operating certificate if you have one, and the number of years you have spent in a plant maintenance environment.
In the interview, be ready to talk about a time you solved a breakdown under pressure, how you keep your team safe around pressure equipment, and how you track maintenance in a CMMS. The advert does not list a closing date or contact email, so apply online through the job page and keep an eye on your inbox. Good luck!
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