Engineer: Boilers

Sappi; Alfeld (Leine); On-site; EUR 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Learning and development programmes

Market-leading leave benefits

Opportunities to travel

Job summary

Sappi, located in Alfeld (Leine), Germany, is seeking an experienced Engineer: Boilers to join our team. This role involves providing engineering support for boiler performance and ensuring compliance with safety standards.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in boiler operations and relevant engineering qualifications. We offer opportunities for career development and travel within a dynamic global environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in boiler and turbine operations.
• Experience in the pulp and paper industry is a plus.
• GCC (Factories) or permission to write will be beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement standards for boiler operation and reliability.
• Perform failure analysis and manage boiler inspection reports.
• Assist in long-term maintenance planning and budgeting.

Skills

Boiler and turbine experience

Knowledge of ISO standards

Problem-solving

Education

NQF level 7 Engineering Qualification (BSc / BEng / BTech in Mechanical Engineering)

Management Development Programme (MDP) or relevant management qualification

Job description

At Sappi, we are a leading global provider with a reputation for delivering high-quality sustainable Woodfibre products and solutions for the global markets. We lead through our values centred around safety, integrity, courage, making smart decisions which we execute with speed. We are seeking unique people who believe in fostering a diverse and inclusive and safe environment.

We’re on the lookout for an experienced Engineer: Boilers to supply competent and cost-effective maintenance and engineering support, service, advice, solutions, and techniques to maximize boiler performance in a safe and legally compliant manner.

As an Engineer: Boilers, you will be responsible for:

• Develop, implement, and maintain standards to increase boiler plant and equipment reliability and safe operation
• Complete failure analysis of plant and equipment as per plant standard, identify probable root cause and ensure close‑out
• Inspect the internal condition of the boiler during shut down in relation to the AIA to obtain a COC after any modification and repair
• Manage boiler inspection reports and repair data books
• Assist the Maintenance Manager with long‑term maintenance planning, budgeting, capex, maintenance, and project work execution
• Provide weekly feedback to the Maintenance Manager on boiler performance, unresolved engineering problems, monthly projects report, investigations undertaken, and the status
• Support ISO9000 (Quality Management system), ISO14001 (Environmental Management standards), ISO50001 (Energy Management System), and OHSAS18000 (Health and Safety Management System) for engineering in the section. Educate the team on the requirements and monitor adherence to standards, policies, procedures, and work instructions
• Participate in the development of safe work procedures for the section, perform critical task analysis, guide and monitor the team on correct isolation and lockout procedures when performing maintenance work

What are we looking for?

• 5 years of Boiler and turbine experience
• Experience within the pulp and paper industry would be considered advantageous
• NQF level 7 Engineering Qualification (BSc / BEng / BTech in Mechanical Engineering)
• GCC (Factories) or permission to write will be considered advantageous
• Management Development Programme (MDP) or relevant management qualification will be considered advantageous

What’s in it for you?

• Opportunity to work within a global organisation that continues to thrive in a rapidly changing world even after 80 years of existence
• Learning and development programmes to fast‑track your career within Sappi
• Opportunities to travel (dependent on the role)
• Market‑leading leave benefits

Sappi is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. At Sappi, we encourage and support vaccination.

ABOUT SAPPI

Sappi isa leading global provider of everyday materials made from woodfibre-based renewable resources. As a diversified, innovative and trusted leader focused on sustainable processes and products, we are building a more circular economy by making what we should, not just what we can.