Packaging Instrument Artisan at International Breweries Plc

International Breweries Plc - Our Dream is to bring people together for a better world. Beer, the original social network, has been bringing people together for thousands of years. We are committed to building great brands that stand the test of time and to brewing the best beers using the finest natural ingredients.

Our diverse portfolio of well over 400 beer brands includes global brands Budweiser, Corona and Stella Artois; multi-country brands Beck’s, Castle, Castle Lite, Hoegaarden, and Leffe; and local champions such as Aguila, Bud Light, Jupiler, Klinskoye, Modelo Especial, Quilmes, Skol, and Victoria.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Packaging Instrument Artisan

Job Requisition ID: 30098719
Location: Onitsha, Anambra

Summary

• The key purpose of this role is to Maintain and improve all control and automation related equipment and systems. Focusing mainly on field instrumentation and networks with an understanding of manufacturing execution systems.

Key Roles and Responsibilities

• Conducts optimisation and troubleshooting of all process control systems within the brewery supports the installations of new process control systems
• Interpret process description specifications and conduct modifications /optimisations of process control as per specifications and standards
• Identify process control deviations and resolve or recommend solutions
• Support the process control change management process
• Maintain process control equipment and software integrity and security
• Support the development of and upgrade preventative maintenance procedures for process control systems
• Have a working knowledge of new technology instrumentation, software, etc
• Develop and coach (e.g. Trainees, Instrument apprentices and process operators) to help ensure a sustainable skill pipeline for IB PLC
• Perform Standby duties when required
• Although this position is during normal working hours, shift work may be a requirement
• Maintain a safe and healthy work environment.

Minimum Requirements

• B.Eng / Higher National Diploma (HND) Electrical/Electronics Engineering
• Minimum of 3 years instrumentation equipment maintenance and PLC experience advantageous.

Key Attributes and Competencies:​

• Demonstrated and proven technical knowledge of process measurement instrumentation (level, temperature, pressure, conductivity, pH, etc) operating principles and calibration procedures. Technical understanding of  Control Systems architecture (network architecture, servers, plc’s, work stations, network switches, etc)​
• Basic knowledge of data historian systems.(InSQL, etc)​
• Technical knowledge of Fieldbus technology (ASI, profibus, can bus & industrial Ethernet) would be an advantage
• Problem solving abilities on process control systems (PLC’s, SCADA, Batch systems, Fieldbus, Instrumentation, etc)​
• Knowledge of the Brewing, Utilities and Packaging Process
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Logical and analytical thinker, with methodical problem solving abilities
• Ability to understand technical issues and how they impact on the business ​
• Strong aptitude / affinity for Production Execution Systems technology ​
• Ability to effectively integrate with other teams and team members​
• Team player
• Self organised.

Application Closing Date
9th June, 2026.