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Zambia Sugar Plc

Zambia Sugar Plc is an ABF Sugar Company and the leading sugar producer in Zambia. Our core business is growing sugar cane, producing high-quality sugar, and creating value through a range of downstream products.

The company invites applications from suitably qualified and experienced people to fill the Engineering roles on a permanent basis within the Manufacturing Function. The roles will reside in our world class Packaging and Warehouse (Twazabuka). The roles will sit off in the project environment and will transition to business as usual providing the selected candidates with a unique opportunity to be part of the project team, transition team and the Business-As-Usual team. The successful candidates will acquire expertise during project implementation and develop skills for managing the machines, maintenance, and plants. These positions will report to the Project Integration Manager during the current project build and transition phase.

Instrumentation Engineer – Twazabuka

The successful candidate will manage and oversee the instrumentation and automation scope of work for Twazabuka.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the lifecycle of the instrumentation and automation scope of the project from the planning stage to execution and completion.
• Review and develop instrument and automation systems to ensure that they meet the project and site specifications and standards. Review technical drawings and specifications for compliance and necessary standards.
• Co-create the maintenance philosophy for the equipment to be installed at Twazabuka, annual plan, goals and KPIs, aligned to EAM; lock shutdown/stop-day windows and acceptance criteria. Develop the necessary maintenance schedules and standards in the maintenance management system (SAP).
• Client liaison with contractors, consultants and internal teams facilitating communications and coordination throughout the project.
• Perform on-site inspections and provide technical support during the installation and implementation phase of the project.
• Design, install, and maintain instrumentation & control systems in accordance with Group standards i.e. sensors, transmitters, PLCs, SCADA.
• Perform calibration and performance checks on all measuring devices in packing lines.
• Develop and update instrumentation schematics and documentation for validation & compliance.
• Diagnose and rectify instrumentation faults to minimize process interruptions.
• Monitor efficiency and effectiveness of electrical equipment by monitoring standards for setting, operating and maintaining equipment and ensuring instructions are adhered to and minimum standards embedded.
• Lead continuous improvement projects to enhance automation and data acquisition in packing operations.
• Manage the development of the maintenance, operating and capital budgets with the KPIs to achieve electrical optimisation.
• Ensure electricity reticulation and electrical equipment is legally compliant.
• Drive rigorous performance management by setting clear standards, KPI reviews and monitoring.
• Establish and coach a problem-solving culture for internal teams and vendors to ensure accountability for durable fixes and standards adherence.
• Lead cross-functional alignment to ensure plans, risk controls, and hand-backs are understood and executed across shifts.
• Oversee daily execution to achieve maintenance targets on safety, quality, schedule, budget and service level.
• Maintain complete CMMS discipline and accurate BOMs, publish KPI dashboards and exception reports on cadence.
• Identify and stage off-crop/stop-day work; ensure materials, permits/LOTO, isolations, rigging, and commissioning systems are utilised.
• Monitor and report KPIs and flag adverse and positive trends to the Finished Goods Manager.
• Conduct on-the-job training and identify new training needs where appropriate.
• Monitor and manage team and individual performance daily against minimum standards and targets.
• Drive reliability trade-offs using data, launching initiatives that maximise output and quality at lowest risk and cost.
• Run governance to Group Risk & Assurance standards and maintain evidence of compliance.
• Ensure maintenance reporting compliance to company procedures.
• Track capital projects against economic assumptions and deliverables; validate benefits realisation post-implementation.
• Promote and enforce ABFS policies including SHERQ & Food Safety, Competition Law, and Anti-Bribery & Corruption (ABC).

Qualifications and Experience

• Grade twelve certificate or equivalent
• Degree in Electrical Engineering or B Tech in Electrical Engineering
• Member of EIZ
• Minimum 3–5 years in instrumentation maintenance for automated packing or processing plants
• Proficiency in PLC/HMI programming & SCADA systems
• Familiarity with ABF systems would be an advantage (SAP)
• Qualifications verified by the Zambia Qualifications Authority (ZAQA)