Instrumentation and Controls Engineer

Unilever is currently hiring forInstrumentation & Control Engineer

Reports to: Electrical Engineer

Scope: Local

Location: Nairobi Site

Terms & Conditions: Full Time

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.  If your competence and interest is design, implementation, and maintenance of automation systems to measure, monitor, and control industrial processes and machinery with a variety of hardware and software technologies ensuring safety, efficiency, and optimal performance, then this role is just for you!

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

Skills

• Good communication skills
• Stakeholder management
• Analytical skills
• Project management
• Time management
• Troubleshooting

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 embraces diversity and encourages applicants from all walks of life! This means giving full and fair consideration to all applicants and continuing development of all employees regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marriage and civil partnership, and pregnancy and maternity. 

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.