Control and Automation Technician - Mbeya

Job Summary

Coca-Cola Beverages Africa (CCBA) is seeking a motivated and skilled Control and Automation Technician to join their Manufacturing team in Mbeya, Tanzania. This role is crucial for ensuring the efficient operation and maintenance of electrical and automated machinery within the plant. The successful candidate will report to the Maintenance Controller and will play a key role in troubleshooting, repairs, and continuous improvement initiatives.

About CCBA

CCBA is the 8th largest Coca-Cola authorized bottler globally by revenue and the largest on the African continent. Serving over 800,000 customers across 14 countries with a diverse portfolio of international and local brands, CCBA employs over 14,000 individuals. Our operations span South Africa, Kenya, Ethiopia, Uganda, Mozambique, Namibia, Tanzania, Botswana, Zambia, Eswatini, Lesotho, Malawi, and the islands of Comoros and Mayotte.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

• Perform thorough troubleshooting and repair of all electrical and automated machinery and related controls.
• Ensure maximum machine uptime through continuous engineering response improvement.
• Drive loss elimination initiatives across all production lines.
• Oversee and ensure daily, weekly, and monthly condition monitoring activities are conducted.
• Ensure contractors working on electrical equipment adhere to all safety rules and regulations within the plant.
• Verify that all machine guards, safety switches, and status indicators on equipment are in place and functional.
• Maintain equipment panels, ensuring they are numbered, clean, dry, and properly closed at all times.
• Ensure all power and control cables are clean, terminals securely fastened, properly labeled, and neatly arranged in cable trays.
• Confirm that all breakers and fuses are adequately rated and set, and that no vibrating or humming contactors or relays are present in panels.
• Ensure all filters are clean and panel cooling AC units are operational.
• Verify that all electric motors are numbered and labeled, with labels corresponding to manual identifications and panel contactors.
• Maintain a physical record of all electric motors, detailing any issues and their resolutions.
• Execute routine electrical/automation maintenance on all equipment as scheduled.
• Document and sign off on all maintenance activities performed.

Skills, Experience & Education

• Proficient computer literacy.
• Good command of the English language.
• Proven problem-solving skills (minimum average proficiency).
• Basic understanding of bottling technology.
• Knowledge of maintenance procedures.
• Basic organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to interpret policies, procedures, and systems in manufacturing.
• Strong drive for results.
• Effective and timely feedback-giving skills.
• Teamwork skills and a high level of integrity.
• Excellent communication abilities.
• Willingness to experiment and adopt new ideas.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (MSD, D365 F&O).

Competencies

• Highly developed analytical skills with excellent problem-solving capabilities.
• Attention to detail and an unwavering commitment to quality.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to interact and influence at all organizational levels.
• Outstanding planning and organizational skills.
• An Innovative Thinker.
• Customer Focused.
• Result and Execution Driven.
• Resilient and Energetic.
• Familiarity with finance budgeting and controlling.

Education & Experience

• Minimum of HND/BSc in Electrical/Electronic Engineering or a related field.
• A minimum of 5 years of experience in electrical/automation engineering within the FMCG sector.
• Proven advanced electrical/automation skills.
• Basic understanding of bottling technology.
• Knowledge of maintenance procedures.
• Experience in interpreting policies, procedures, and systems in manufacturing.
• Strong teamwork skills and high integrity.
• Good knowledge of machine programs.
• Good knowledge of Human-Machine Interfaces (HMI) such as Interact, Zenon, and WinCC.

Application Process

Interested candidates are invited to apply. Please quote the reference number CCB260609-1 in your application.

Closing Date: 2026/06/26