Would you like to be part of a Great Family? We are growing very fast with a team that is highly passionate about the beer industry. We value all our people and their desire to grow personally and professionally and their dedication to brewing the best Ethiopian beer! We care about having a company where our people love what they do and consider themselves the ultimate consumers of their own Habesha Beer. As such, we aspire to create a work environment that is equally fun and a place where happiness can be felt with the teams that we form through time. We hire for attitude and skill as much as a passion for our industry.

If the above describes who you are, then our brewery is a place where you can prosper as a leader if you put learning and excellent execution as your practice in the work environment. Join us!

Habesha Breweries S.C. is looking for a Technical Manager - Mechanical.

The technical Manager is responsible for the provision of utilities to support the production, upkeep, and maintenance of all plants, buildings, and roads in the brewery. 

Duties & Responsibilities

• Lead & Organize maintenance and operation of power generator and auxiliary and production and distribution of power for production.

• Manage Production and distribution of good quality water for production and other activities, and upkeep all facilities used for the purpose.

• Take responsibility for the generation and distribution of steam and maintenance of steam boilers and other facilities used for the purpose. 

• Provision of process cooling medium (alcohol water) at the appropriate temperature for various process cooling requirements, and maintenance of plant and facility used for the purpose.

• Manage the recovery of raw CO2 from fermentation, processing of the raw CO2 to required purity, storage, and distribution of the CO2 to various users, and maintenance of the plant facility used for the purpose.

• Lead generation and distribution of process air and maintenance of the plant and facilities used for the purpose.

• Responsible for wastewater treatment plant management to ensure that the effluent COD and phosphates are within government-approved limits.

• Manage the Proper organization and execution of planned maintenance.

• Achieve planning and execution of overhaul of production plants and types of equipment and production support plants and equipment.

• Regularly update relevant diagrams and process programs to reflect modification.

• Manage Coalitions, maintenance, and regular updates of plant inventory information in line with the planned maintenance system.

• Coordinate and consolidate preparation and implementation of annual engineering budgets, regular monitoring of the above budget to ensure compliance of actual expenditure with budget.

• Enforce safety practices while executing engineering jobs.

• Enforce good engineering practices and standards. 

• Identify training needs & implement for all engineering staff.

• Properly review engineering personnel’s performance, including identification of their potential and recommendation for the development of higher responsibilities

• Prepare tender and bills of quantities, and select quotations for engineering projects.

• Advise on technical aspects of offices and houses on engineering issues.

• Organize the necessary plant and machinery for yearly insurance and ensure insurance inspection and execution of recommendations.

• Regularly review spare parts stock parameters with minimum /maximum /re-order levels.

• Frequently review identification and disposal of obsolete spare parts.

• Adhere spare parts purchasing procedure for purchase of spare parts.

• Regularly review of spare parts store KPI, with spare parts store personnel.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field; Master's degree preferred.

• Proven experience in a similar role within the beverage or manufacturing industry.

• In-depth knowledge of mechanical systems, utilities, and maintenance practices.

• Strong leadership and organizational skills, with the ability to manage a diverse team effectively.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.

• Analytical mindset with problem-solving skills.

• Familiarity with safety regulations and compliance standards.

• Proficiency in budgeting and financial management.

• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and handle multiple priorities effectively.

How to Apply

The closing date for the application is October 31st, 2024 Qualified applicants should submit their applications through THIS LINK

References will be taken, and background checks will be carried out in conformity with Habesha’s HR Policy.

Habesha Breweries S.C. operates within an equal opportunity policy and actively encourages diversity, welcoming applications from all people meeting the skills and experiences required.