Boiler Engineer (Talent Pool)

Sappi; Ngodwana; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 700 000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Boiler Engineer to enhance boiler performance and ensure compliance with safety standards. In this dynamic role, you will be responsible for developing maintenance strategies, conducting inspections, and managing projects within a global organization renowned for its commitment to sustainability and innovation. With a focus on fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment, this opportunity offers not only competitive market rates but also avenues for professional growth and development. If you thrive in a challenging environment and are eager to contribute to impactful projects, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

Learning and development programmes

Market-leading leave benefits

Employee wellbeing benefits

Opportunities to travel

Qualifications

• 5 years of experience in Boiler and Turbine operations.
• Experience with Chemical Recovery Furnaces is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain standards for boiler reliability and safe operation.
• Conduct failure analysis and manage inspection reports.

Skills

Boiler Engineering

Project Management

Failure Analysis

ISO Standards Compliance

Safety Management

Education

NQF level 7 Engineering Qualification

GCC (Factories)

Management Development Programme

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 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 experienced Boiler Engineers 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 a Boiler Engineer, you will be responsible for:

1. Develop, implement, and maintain standards to increase boiler plant and equipment reliability and safe operation.
2. Complete failure analysis of plant and equipment as per plant standard, identify probable root cause, and ensure close-out.
3. Inspect the internal condition of the boiler during shut down concerning the AIA to obtain a COC after any modification and repair.
4. Manage boiler inspection reports and repair data books.
5. Assist the Maintenance Manager with long-term maintenance planning, budgeting, capex, maintenance, and project work execution.
6. Provide weekly feedback to the Maintenance Manager on boiler performance, unresolved engineering problems, monthly project reports, investigations undertaken, and the status.
7. 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.
8. Participate in the development of safe work procedures for the section, perform critical task analysis, and guide and monitor the team on correct isolation and lockout procedures when performing maintenance work.

What are we looking for?

1. 5 years of Boiler and Turbine experience.
2. Experience in managing big projects and contracts e.g. LTSA (Long Term Service Agreement) contracts on Boilers will be advantageous.
3. Experience with Chemical Recovery Furnaces and composite tube materials will be advantageous.
4. Experience within the pulp and paper industry would be considered advantageous.
5. NQF level 7 Engineering Qualification (BSc / BEng / BTech in Mechanical Engineering).
6. GCC (Factories) or permission to write will be considered advantageous.
7. Management Development Programme (MDP) or relevant management qualification will be considered advantageous.

What’s in it for you?

1. Opportunity to work within a global organisation that continues to thrive in a rapidly changing world even after 80 years of existence.
2. Learning and development programmes to fast-track your career within Sappi.
3. Opportunities to travel (dependent on the role).
4. Market-leading leave benefits.
5. Employee wellbeing benefits.

If you are resilient and energetic and looking for a new challenge at competitive market rates, click on apply now to put your name in the talent pool.

TALENT POOL: This means that your application will go into a talent pool to be considered for future vacancies that become available.