Automation / Electrical Technician (Talent Pool)

Sappi; Mbombela; On-site; ZAR 50,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global provider of woodfibre products in South Africa is seeking an experienced Electrical / Automation Technician. This role involves ensuring the uptime and optimization of electrical systems, fault finding, and managing preventative tasks. Candidates should have a relevant diploma and 3 years of experience in heavy industry. Excellent growth and travel opportunities available.

Benefits

Learning and development programs

Market-leading leave benefits

Employee wellbeing benefits

Travel opportunities

Qualifications

• 3 years of experience in heavy industry required.
• Knowledge of PLCs, AC and DC Drives, and DCS is beneficial.
• Ability to work with technical troubleshooting and repairs.

Responsibilities

• Ensure equipment uptime, calibration, and optimization.
• Fault finding and repair on equipment up to card level.
• Manage and execute preventative and improvement tasks.

Skills

Fault finding

Equipment calibration

Automation systems

Problem-solving

Technical investigations

Education

NQF6: N. Diploma or equivalent

National Diploma

SAP knowledge

Job description

We are searching for talent! 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 integrity, courage, making smart decisions which we execute with speed.

We are seeking experienced Electrical / Automation Technicians to assist Electrical and Project Engineers by carrying out various electrical project work, maintenance tasks, technical investigations, and management tasks.

As an Electrical / Automation Technician, you will be responsible for:

• Ensuring equipment uptime, calibration, and optimization of all electrical, electronic, and instrumentation equipment used to serve Sappi, such as PLCs, AC and DC Drives, DCS, protection equipment, measuring equipment, communication equipment, controllers, SLCs, UPSs, battery chargers, and other electrical equipment.
• Assisting with solving plant problems beyond the trained knowledge of Artisans and Foremen to reduce downtime, making decisions using specialized techniques and measuring equipment.
• Fault finding and repair on equipment up to card level, depending on spare availability.
• Reporting problems to supervisors, investigating causes, researching solutions, and recommending effective and economical fixes.
• Managing and executing preventative and improvement tasks with support from maintenance personnel or contractors.
• Ensuring compliance with engineering standards, inspecting, and commissioning plant modifications.
• Updating documentation according to Ngodwana Management of Change procedures.
• Gathering information from equipment suppliers and transferring knowledge through manuals, including manual checks and on-the-job training.
• Researching new technologies, advising on methods and systems, and monitoring installations.
• Compiling scope of work, cost calculations, and follow-up on punch lists for new equipment.
• Identifying training needs and equipment requirements for Artisans and Foremen.
• Submitting reports on section activities.

**Qualifications and Experience:**

• NQF6: N. Diploma or equivalent
• SAP knowledge is advantageous
• National Diploma
• Heavy industry experience – 3 years

**What’s in it for you?**

• The opportunity to work within a thriving global organization.
• Learning and development programs to accelerate your career.
• Travel opportunities (role-dependent).
• Market-leading leave benefits.
• Employee wellbeing benefits.

If you are resilient, energetic, and seeking a new challenge at competitive rates, click 'apply now' to join our talent pool.

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