Energy and Fluids Coordinator

Job Overview

We are seeking a dedicated Energy and Fluids Coordinator to lead and manage the functional aspects of plant Energy & Fluids within our Africa Zone business unit. This role, reporting directly to the Zone Energy & Fluids Director, will serve as the primary point of contact for Energy & Fluids activities for the business operating platform, closely collaborating with country business units to implement strategies that ensure safe, reliable, and cost-effective plant operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Define and agree upon strategic directions for the Energy & Fluids function, ensuring alignment with business needs and the VPO.
• Develop and oversee KPIs and reporting mechanisms to provide actionable business insights.
• Guarantee compliance with maintenance statutory requirements for utilities and adherence to safety, health, and environmental maintenance procedures.
• Drive governance and compliance with maintenance standards and update technologies to align with business policies.
• Conduct energy and fluids audits across the zone and ensure corrective actions are completed.
• Support breweries in developing 1-year and 3-year glide path plans and implementation of value-added initiatives.
• Participate in utilities budget preparation and execution, ensuring resource availability to enhance E&F efficiency.
• Implement global Energy & Fluids processes and integrate process improvement projects.
• Develop standardized business continuity plans and risk management approaches for utilities and mitigate equipment obsolescence.
• Facilitate knowledge transfer and coach personnel across breweries, including leading technical package development and best practices implementation.
• Assist in identifying and evaluating capital investments, serving as utilities SME in capital projects to ensure best practice incorporation.
• Work with procurement teams to identify and select key suppliers by developing technical specifications.

Candidate Attributes and Competencies

• Strong understanding of process industries and engineering principles.
• Highly self-driven with keen attention to detail.
• Ability to influence and communicate effectively at all organizational levels, including executive management and shop-floor personnel.
• Strong problem-solving and analytic skills combined with practical decision-making capabilities.
• Excellent networking and collaboration abilities within diverse teams and geographical areas.
• Firm knowledge of safety standards and regulatory requirements.
• Willingness to travel up to 50% of the time.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.
• A minimum of 5 years’ experience in FMCG or beverage sectors focusing on industrial electrical/mechanical engineering and maintenance.
• Proficient practitioner of the manufacturing way and VPO methodologies.
• Familiarity with OSHA standards and plant legislative regulations.

Additional Information

• Employment Band: VI
• AB InBev Africa is committed to equal opportunity employment, adhering to inclusive hiring and talent management practices.
• The selection process may consider additional criteria beyond the minimum requirements.