Machine Specialist at Anheuser-Busch InBev (AB InBev)

AB InBev is the world's leading brewer. We produce over 500 beers, including world-famous brands such as Budweiser, Stella Artois and Corona. Local Africa brands such as Carling Black Label, Hero, Kilimanjaro, 2M, Eagle and we want like-minded, hard-working and passionate people to join our teams in Africa.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Machine Specialist

Location: Adamawa
Job Type: Full-time

Job Summary

• The Key Purpose of this role is to maintain, repair and optimize the plant and associated devices to ensure plant availability and product quality at minimum cost without compromising safety and quality standards.

Key Roles and Responsibilities
Operational Support:

• Provide specialist support to the shift-based teams during operations
• Assist as functional expert in problem solving
• This must be undertaken in support of the Process operators and Artisans. Where requested, provide guidance and advice to the shift-based teams on mechanical equipment, mechanical faultfinding and correct responses to mechanical failure modes

Planned Maintenance:

• Take part in maintenance planning meeting, contributing suggestions and clarifying work required
• Carry out work during the planned maintenance window in accordance with the planned maintenance schedule issued by the planner
• Partake in maintenance post mortems to feedback problems, opportunities and learnings from maintenance activities

Routine Maintenance:

• Partake in cleaning, lubrication and inspection in accordance with the maintenance schedule issued by the Maintenance Planner
• Carry out routine maintenance activities in accordance with the maintenance schedule
• Where problems have been uncovered during routine maintenance, these must be resolved using the appropriate problem-solving techniques

Running Repairs:

• On request, partake in carrying out running repairs on plant and equipment, or support the Shift Artisans in carrying out repairs
• When carrying out repairs, assess the problem and determine a course of action

Problem Solving:

• Where problems have occurred during routine activities, apply the correct problem-solving approach to resolve
• Where required, call in additional resources to assist in problem solving or escalate to the Utilities Engineer or Maintenance Controller for direction
• Assist fellow team members to resolve problems on request
• Take part in FFA’s on request Improvement
• Improve SWI’s, SOP’s and maintenance tasks on an ongoing basis as issues arise to ensure that the loop is closed out to prevent issues arising

Housekeeping & Safety:

• Operate in a safe manner at all times, and identify and highlight unsafe work practices so that these may be corrected
• Carry out work according to the work instructions and adhere to appropriate InBev policies and procedures
• Carry out housekeeping tasks, and apply 5S principles during the execution of duties.

Minimum Requirements

• Degree in Engineering (Mechanical/Electrical)
• 1-3 Years technical mechanical/electrical and Utilities experience in a leadership capacity in an FMCG environment

Key Attributes and Competencies:

• Management skills
• Mental alertness, analytical and strong problem-solving skills
• Conceptual skills
• Computer literate in MS word, Excel and Power point
• Ability to work independently and work under pressure
• Strong machine maintenance and troubleshooting skills
• Engineering Specialist SME – Subject matter expert

Additional Information:

• Band: IX

Application Closing Date
10th October, 2025.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

Note

• AB InBev is an equal opportunity employer, and all appointments will be made in line with AB InBev employment equity plan and talent requirements.
• Management reserves the right to use additional/ relevant information as criteria for short-listing.