Engineering and Technical Job Vacancies 2026

HEINEKEN Ethiopia Job Vacancies 2026 – Packaging and Utilities Operators

HEINEKEN Ethiopia is inviting qualified applicants to apply for two operator positions in its production and utilities operations. The vacancies are based in Harar and Kilinto, Addis Ababa, and offer opportunities for candidates with backgrounds in mechanical, industrial, electrical, chemical, and related engineering fields.

Job Overview

• Employer: HEINEKEN Ethiopia
• Job Categories: Engineering, Manufacturing, Production, Utilities and Operations
• Number of Positions: 2
• Employment Type: Full-time
• Work Locations: Harar and Kilinto, Addis Ababa
• Application Deadline: November 8, 2026

About HEINEKEN Ethiopia

HEINEKEN Ethiopia is part of the HEINEKEN Company, an international brewing company. The advertised opportunities are within its packaging and utilities operations.

Available Job Positions

1. Packaging Operator

• Location: Harar
• Career Level: Entry Level (Fresh Graduate)
• Number of Positions: 1
• Experience: 0–2 years
• Education: Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
• Required Skill: Troubleshooting

Job Purpose

The Packaging Operator is responsible for safely operating packaging equipment and carrying out production and product-related activities while maintaining quality standards, improving key performance indicators, and reducing production losses.

Key Responsibilities

• Follow established safety, environmental, and food safety standards, including 5S, housekeeping, and HACCP requirements.
• Identify workplace safety risks, report unsafe conditions and behaviours, and take appropriate action in line with company safety procedures.
• Apply Life-Saving Rules (LSR) and comply with HEINEKEN and applicable local safety standards.
• Safely start up and shut down equipment, including during annual overhauls.
• Identify water and energy losses and recommend appropriate improvement measures.
• Carry out packaging quality checks and food safety inspections according to established standards and procedures.
• Identify quality issues and participate in improvement activities, root cause analysis, and problem-solving initiatives.
• Clean and disinfect equipment and work areas according to recipes, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), and CILT requirements.
• Operate simple packaging machines and perform routine packaging activities, including sampling, cleaning, start-up, and shutdown.
• Carry out basic equipment maintenance and identify, tag, and address equipment abnormalities.
• Monitor production performance, interpret operational data, and implement corrective actions.
• Maintain accurate shift handover information, downtime reports, and production performance records using available digital tools.
• Participate in Total Productive Maintenance (TPM), Autonomous Production Maintenance (APM), and continuous improvement activities.
• Apply shop-floor excellence practices, including SOPs, One Point Lessons (OPLs), CILT, and 5S.
• Ensure safe and efficient equipment operation in line with production demand and delivery requirements.

Experience and Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
• 0–2 years of experience, preferably in beverage or logistics operations, or shop-floor production environments.
• Troubleshooting skills.

How to Apply

Interested and qualified applicants should submit their applications through the official application form:

Apply for Packaging Operator – HEINEKEN Ethiopia

2. Utilities Operator

• Location: Kilinto, Addis Ababa
• Career Level: Junior Level (1–3 years)
• Number of Positions: 1
• Experience: More than 2 years of working experience in utilities operations
• Education: Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering or a related field.

Job Purpose

The Utilities Operator is responsible for ensuring reliable operation and supply of utilities. The role also involves carrying out other business-critical tasks as assigned by the immediate supervisor.

Key Responsibilities

• Operate utilities equipment safely and in accordance with applicable safety procedures.
• Report unsafe behaviours, unsafe conditions, near misses, and high-potential near misses, and participate in investigations and risk-reduction activities.
• Participate in Operational Risk Reduction (ORR) activities and follow applicable local, national, and international safety standards.
• Promote safe working practices and participate in ongoing safety training.
• Maintain sanitation and hygiene standards in utility operations, particularly in water, steam generation, CO₂ recovery, and compressed air systems.
• Implement cleaning and maintenance schedules and comply with food safety requirements, including HACCP.
• Ensure equipment is safe before maintenance work and follow applicable work permit and installation handover procedures.
• Operate and control utilities equipment, including pumps, fans, and compressors, to ensure an uninterrupted supply to production.
• Conduct routine technical checks, including vibration monitoring, pressure checks, blowdowns, and lubrication inspections.
• Clean, verify, and calibrate inline measuring instruments.
• Identify equipment abnormalities, raise tags, and support corrective actions.
• Maintain the readiness of standby equipment, tools, and clean spare parts.
• Collect, register, and monitor energy, water, and other utilities consumption data.
• Perform routine equipment inspections, minor repairs, and maintenance activities.
• Support utilities maintenance work and restore equipment from fault conditions to standard operating conditions.
• Work closely with the Utilities Zone Technician and report to the Utilities Manager.
• Participate in Autonomous Production Maintenance (APM), Shop Floor Excellence (SFE), and continuous improvement activities.
• Initiate and participate in Breakdown Analysis (BDA) and Root Cause Failure Analysis (RCFA), including the 5 Whys methodology.
• Validate breakdown solutions and repairs before equipment is handed over from the maintenance team.
• Create utilities breakdown work orders and ensure appropriate follow-up for future improvements.
• Register alarms, equipment touchpoints, and operational parameters, and monitor performance trends.
• Use the One-2-Improve platform to raise tags and initiate breakdown analysis.
• Maintain records of parameters for new installations to support performance guarantees.

Experience and Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering or a related field.
• More than 2 years of working experience in utilities operations.
• General knowledge of maintenance and good knowledge of operations.
• Relevant technical background may include Food Science, Chemical Engineering, Environmental Engineering, or Water Resources.

How to Apply

Interested and qualified applicants should submit their applications through the official HEINEKEN recruitment portal:

Apply for Utilities Operator – HEINEKEN Ethiopia

Application Deadline

November 8, 2026

Applicants are encouraged to submit their applications before the deadline. Each position has a separate application link, so candidates should apply through the link corresponding to their preferred vacancy.

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