About This Role
This role sits at the intersection of industrial operations and environmental stewardship within one of Ethiopia’s largest FMCG breweries. The operator is not just running machinery — they ensure the brewery’s license to operate by managing wastewater treatment in compliance with both local regulations and HEINEKEN’s strict global sustainability standards. It’s a hands-on, technically demanding position suited for professionals who understand that industrial water treatment directly impacts production continuity and corporate reputation.
What the Requirements Say About This Role
The emphasis on 3–5 years of experience suggests the employer expects someone who can independently handle routine operations, troubleshoot mechanical issues, and respond to process upsets without constant supervision. The role implies a need for familiarity with biological treatment systems, chemical dosing, and effluent monitoring — not just general mechanical skills. HEINEKEN is likely looking for a candidate who has worked in food and beverage or similar industrial wastewater settings, where hygiene and environmental compliance are non-negotiable.
How to Approach This Application
In your cover letter and interview, frame your experience around reliability and safety compliance. Highlight specific examples of maintaining treatment parameters within regulatory limits, reducing water consumption, or preventing environmental incidents. Since HEINEKEN values continuous improvement, mention any process optimizations you’ve contributed to — even small efficiency gains. Avoid generic statements about “teamwork”; instead, emphasize your ability to work autonomously while coordinating with production and maintenance teams.
Who This Role Suits
This role is best suited for mid-career wastewater technicians or operators with proven experience in industrial settings, especially FMCG or beverage manufacturing. Competition is likely moderate, as the position offers stable employment with a global brand, but requires specific technical expertise that narrows the candidate pool.
Position Title: Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator
Location: Kilinto
Application Closing Date: May 06, 2026
Job Purpose:
Maintain and operate wastewater treatment plants machines, keeping all safety and adhering to all environmental standards to sustain the maintaining reparation, and assure brewery license to operate is guaranteed in all operations and parameters while working in continuous improvement to eradicate wastes and losses to make sure a sustainable environment. When necessary, execute tasks deemed important for the business as requested by the immediate supervisor.
Key Responsibilities
Works in accordance with the defined and implemented HEINEKEN Safety, Food safety and Sustainability standards, in the Utilities area and local regulation(s).
Contributes to, applies and follows the Safety agenda in Utilities area.
Identifies safety points that need improvement. Participates in safety teams.
Executes/operates Utilities work according to required quality specifications.
Reports deviations and informs Utilities Manager for that.
Operates and controls WWTP equipment to provide uninterrupted resource supply to production at optimum level of performance.
Runs technical checks and operations, i.e. vibration monitoring, pressure checks, blow downs, lubrication checks, etc.
Ensure readiness of standby equipment’s, clean parts and -tools.
Identifies anomalies and tags.
Manages work permit / installation handover for utilities.
Manage WWTP/Utilities plant operation.
Able to conduct all Lab analysis on Utilities and WWT plants.
Control trigger points to eradicate losses in the operation (water, energy, extract, material losses etc.).
Improve shop floor conditions by using the tools displayed in digital devices, performing the steps and tasks that are automatically displayed when these are required.
Actively look for and find opportunities to make more efficient use of time, applying ECRS approach. Help to create digital solutions that improve operations in their department or function.
Perform equipment adjustments to optimize the operation and update in SOPs to sustain the basic conditions of the machine.
Manages work permit / installation handover for utilities.
Able to analyze data and indicate the result.
Coach and Train operators.
Cover utilities manager /TL position whenever delegated.
Diagnosing and maintaining to keep RBC of the machines.
Engage in overall and service maintenance. Operates all utilities and WWTP machines. Executes basic maintenance tasks according to standards and is actively involved in improvement activities. Captures and interprets performance data and executes corrective actions.
Carry out and optimize corrective and preventive maintenance tasks in a safe and hygienic manner and safeguard equipment availability.
Follow the planned maintenance schedule, HACS implementation.
Captures and interprets performance data and executes corrective actions if needed.
Develop shift operators' competency through CGR
Works together with the Utilities & Brew house Zone Technician and reports to the Utilities Manager.
Supports all Utilities maintenance jobs.
Initiates start of improvement activities.
Recognizes the tags and improvement opportunities to solve them. Keeps tagging system updated.
Executes the 5S, tagging process, CILT and applies problem-solving tools (BDA & RCFA).
Lead improvement teams on utilities and WWTP
Recovers equipment from fault conditions into standard condition
Validates solution for breakdowns.
Validates repairs in Utilities & WWTP section.
Creates work request for maintenance in the CMMS in accordance with master data process and -standards.
Creates Utilities &WWTP breakdown WO's with the required quality, hence ensuring proper BDA and -follow-up for future improvement.
Registration of stops.
Job Requirements
Experience and Skills
>4 years working experience within utilities & WWTP operation and maintenance.
Good knowledge of maintenance and operations
Education
Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering or equivalent
How To Apply
Interested applicants can apply through: https://careers.theheinekencompany.com/job-invite/156989/
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