Quality Instrument Technician at International Breweries Plc

International Breweries Plc - Our Dream is to bring people together for a better world. Beer, the original social network, has been bringing people together for thousands of years. We are committed to building great brands that stand the test of time and to brewing the best beers using the finest natural ingredients.

Our diverse portfolio of well over 400 beer brands includes global brands Budweiser, Corona and Stella Artois; multi-country brands Beck’s, Castle, Castle Lite, Hoegaarden, and Leffe; and local champions such as Aguila, Bud Light, Jupiler, Klinskoye, Modelo Especial, Quilmes, Skol, and Victoria.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Quality Instrument Technician

Job Requisition ID: 30076396
Location: Port Harcourt, Rivers
Job Type: Full time

Key Purpose

• Under the direction of the Alternate Crop and Agro Processing Manager Agriculture Africa, will be responsible for optimizing agro processing and raw material analyses.
• The primary purpose of this position is the effective planning, coordination, execution, and evaluation of agriculture processing and analytical initiatives in the AB InBev Supply Chain for all raw materials.
• The role will have a strong focus on the coordination and execution of processing trials through the use of various techniques/operations/equipment to deliver value add raw materials fit for brewing.
• Problem Solving and improvement capability will also be a pivotal leg in the processing of raw materials.

Key Roles and Responsibilities

• Responsible for the operation and running of the Pilot Malting plant
• Responsible for the operation and running of Micro Malting Plant
• Barley/Sorghum Malting trials or other raw materials identified
• Processing trials of cassava or new raw materials identified  
• Micro malting of raw material samples etc
• Laboratory analysis and management
• Compiles experimental and analytical data
• Operates related processing equipment in order to execute trials
• Reviews, selects and modifies technologies and methodology
• Provides technical guidance and assistance concerning work methods, the use of equipment and techniques, and the analysis of results
• Analyses and discusses results and their interpretation with team 
• Participates in devising new methodology
• Maintains records and files
• ZBB budget focus and adherence
• Provide and maintain a safe and healthy work environment.

Profile

• Min B.Tech in Chemistry, Microbiology or Food Technology
• Min 5 years in a laboratory environment conducting analyses and proactive maintenance of equipment
• Analytical and Diagnostic Tools
• Familiar with DOE’s and other Problem Solving Techniques
• Computer Literate
• Exposure to barley, malt, cassava and sorghum an advantage
• Familiar with Malting and Brewing Process and understanding of process controls
• Initiative and self-starter
• People management skills
• Attention to detail and accuracy.

Application Closing Date
7th Febuary, 2025.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online