Control & Automation Technician

CCBA • Soft Drinks • On-call duty • 3 days ago
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≈ $26k – $54k per year (Estimated)
Location
In office (Dar es Salaam)
Seniority
Junior · 2+ years exp

Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 6, 2026. First seen by Alion on Oct 3, 2026.

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CCBA

Coca-Cola Beverages Africa (CCBA) is the eighth largest Coca-Cola bottling partner worldwide by revenue and the biggest on the continent, accounting for about 40% of all Coca-Cola volumes sold in Africa.
ccbagroup.com • Dar es Salaam • Polokwane • Sebeta • Midrand • Addis Ababa • Soft Drinks

Job Description

Coca-Cola Kwanza Ltd has exciting opportunities in Manufacturing Department. We are looking for talented individual with the relevant skills and experience for a Control & Automation Technician to be based in Dar es Salaam. The successful candidate will report directly to the Control & Automation Specialist

Key Duties & Responsibilities

The Control & Automation Technician is responsible for maintaining, troubleshooting and continuously improving plant control, automation and instrumentation systems to ensure high levels of equipment reliability, availability, safety and operational performance.

Key Responsibilities

  • Perform planned preventive and predictive maintenance on control, automation, instrumentation and process equipment to ensure optimal equipment availability and reliability.

  • Provide technical breakdown support and fault-finding, including root cause analysis and resolution of complex automation, instrumentation and control-system failures.

  • Ensure maximum reliability of process control instruments and automation systems through proactive monitoring, maintenance and timely corrective interventions.

  • Identify and eliminate chronic equipment failures by analysing recurring faults and implementing sustainable corrective and improvement solutions.

  • Support the installation, commissioning and modification of automation and control systems for new installations, plant projects and equipment improvement initiatives.

  • Drive and support equipment and technology upgrades, ensuring plant automation systems remain aligned with current technology, operational requirements and reliability standards.

  • Continuously improve plant processes, equipment and control systems to enhance operational efficiency, reliability, safety and overall plant performance.

  • Conduct equipment and tooling audits and prepare technical reports, identifying risks, gaps, improvement opportunities and required interventions.

  • Work closely with Planners, Team Leaders, OEMs and other stakeholders to effectively plan and execute maintenance activities, technical interventions and equipment improvements.

  • Ensure compliance with applicable health, safety, quality and maintenance standards, while supporting maintenance budget preparation, cost control and identification of CAPEX requirements.

Skills, Experience & Education

  • The applicants should have at least a Diploma in Electrical Engineering, Electronics, Instrumentation & Control, Automation Engineering or a related technical field.

  • Two years’ relevant working experience in industrial automation, instrumentation and control systems, preferably within a manufacturing or process environment.

  • Demonstrated experience in fault-finding, root cause analysis and breakdown resolution.

  • Practical knowledge of PLC, HMI, SCADA, sensors, instrumentation, control systems and industrial electrical systems.

  • Experience in preventive/predictive maintenance and equipment reliability improvement.

  • Exposure to equipment upgrades, commissioning and plant improvement projects.

  • Strong analytical and problem-solving capability.

  • Ability to work effectively with operations, maintenance, engineering, OEMs and other stakeholders.

  • Strong commitment to safety, quality and continuous improvement.

  • Willingness to provide breakdown/on-call support when required.

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