Senior Maintenance Engineer (Mill Finishing & Recovery) (ERP)

Sappi; Alfeld (Leine); Vor Ort; EUR 60.000 - 80.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A global provider of renewable materials is seeking a Senior Maintenance Engineer in Niedersachsen, Germany. The role involves managing maintenance operations, ensuring compliance with safety regulations, and leading multidisciplinary teams. The ideal candidate will have a degree in engineering and significant experience in heavy industry. This position offers opportunities for career development and travel.

Leistungen

Learning and development programs

Potential travel opportunities

Market-leading leave benefits

Qualifikationen

• 5 to 10 years of experience in heavy industry or manufacturing.
• At least 5 years managing multidisciplinary maintenance teams.
• Experience with Paper Machines is advantageous.

Aufgaben

• Ensure all statutory requirements are met in accordance with the OHS Act.
• Drive the use of plant reliability monitoring techniques.
• Manage projects for equipment renewal and capital investments.

Kenntnisse

Electrical engineering

Mechanical engineering

Team management

Proactive maintenance

Root cause analysis

Ausbildung

BSc/BEng/BTech/Advanced Diploma in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering

Government Certificate of Competency

Jobbeschreibung

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Senior Maintenance Engineer (Mill Finishing & Recovery) (ERP)

Sappi Southern Africa

Country: South Africa

Location: Mill Saiccor

We are hiring!

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 centered around safety, integrity, courage, and making smart decisions which we execute with speed. We are seeking individuals who believe in fostering a diverse, inclusive, and safe environment.

We’re looking for an experienced Senior Maintenance Engineer to provide competent and cost-effective maintenance and engineering support, service, advice, solutions, and techniques to maximize plant availability in a safe and legally compliant manner.

Responsibilities include:

• Ensuring all statutory requirements are met in accordance with the OHS Act.
• Supporting ISO9020 (Quality Management System), ISO14001 (Environmental Management Standards), ISO50001 (Energy Management System), ISO 55001 (Asset Management System), and OHSAS18000 (Health and Safety Management System). Educating the team on these standards and monitoring adherence.
• Driving the use of plant reliability monitoring techniques to ensure proactive maintenance and reduce unplanned downtime.
• Communicating objectives, schedules, and budgets to the team; providing updates and addressing deviations.
• Identifying cost-effective plant and equipment improvements; preparing and presenting business cases for approval.
• Managing spare parts inventory levels and approvals via the XCPIMs system.
• Monitoring equipment failures, breakdowns, accidents, and overtime; conducting root cause analyses and implementing preventive measures.
• Managing projects for equipment renewal and capital investments, ensuring timely completion within budget, and complying with project management standards.
• Participating in multidisciplinary team meetings, building relationships with production teams, and resolving plant issues.
• Conducting root cause analyses, reviewing evidence, and implementing corrective actions, including expenditure justifications.
• Ensuring equipment Quality Control Plans (QCPs) meet standards and are properly developed and reviewed.
• Overseeing recruitment, performance management, development, and discipline within the maintenance and production teams.

Qualifications and Experience:

• BSc/BEng/BTech/Advanced Diploma in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering.
• 5 to 10 years of experience as an Electrical/Mechanical Engineer in a heavy industry or manufacturing environment.
• At least 5 years managing multidisciplinary maintenance teams.
• Government Certificate of Competency.
• MDP or equivalent qualification is advantageous.
• Experience with Paper Machines is advantageous.

What’s in it for you?

• The opportunity to work within a global organization that continues to thrive.
• Learning and development programs to accelerate your career.
• Potential travel opportunities.
• 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 regardless of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. We encourage and support vaccination.

ABOUT SAPPI

Sappi is a leading global provider of renewable, woodfibre-based materials. As a diversified and innovative leader focused on sustainability, we are building a more circular economy by making what we should, not just what we can.