Boiler Technician

Sappi; Mbombela; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 500 000; Full time

Job summary

A global organization is seeking an experienced Boiler & Turbine Technician to support maintenance and project operations. You will assist in shutdown planning, conduct technical investigations, and ensure compliance with legal requirements. The ideal candidate should have a National Diploma in Mechanical Engineering and experience in boiler maintenance. The position offers excellent career development opportunities and market-leading benefits.

Benefits

Learning and development programmes

Market-leading leave benefits

Employee wellbeing benefits

Opportunities to travel

Qualifications

• 3–5 years practical experience in boiler and turbine maintenance.
• Knowledge of scaffolding, refractory, insulation, and cladding.
• Pulp and paper industry experience advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning and executing boiler and turbine shutdowns.
• Conduct technical investigations to enhance reliability.
• Coordinate statutory inspections for compliance.
• Supervise contractors during project execution.

Skills

Boiler maintenance

Turbine maintenance

Welding inspections

Quality control

Technical investigations

Non-destructive testing (NDT)

Education

NQF6: National Diploma / NH Dip. Mechanical

Job description

We’re seeking an experienced Boiler & Turbine Technician to support the Boiler Engineer with maintenance, shutdowns, and projects, ensuring safe, compliant, and cost-effective operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in planning, coordinating, and executing boiler and turbine shutdowns, inspections, and modifications.
• Support the Maintenance Engineer in managing turbine general overhauls (GOs) and maintenance projects, including renewals and Capex.
• Conduct technical investigations, feasibility studies, and root cause analyses to enhance boiler and turbine reliability.
• Prepare and update technical specifications, mechanical drawings, and procedures, including piping documentation.
• Coordinate statutory inspections and ensure compliance with legal and documentation requirements (OHS Act, ASME, PER, EN).
• Supervise contractors and vendors during shutdowns and project execution, ensuring quality and safety standards.
• Develop and implement maintenance schedules, tracking performance, reporting, and budgets.
• Provide standby support when required and act in the Boiler Engineer’s role as delegated.

Minimum Requirements

• NQF6: National Diploma / NH Dip. Mechanical
• Welding Inspector Level 1 & 2 (advantageous)
• 3–5 years practical experience in boiler and turbine maintenance
• Experience in welding inspections and quality control
• Knowledge of scaffolding, non-destructive testing (NDT), refractory, insulation, and cladding
• Pulp and paper industry experience 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
• Employee wellbeing benefits

Are you ready to make an impact by improving reliability and driving operational excellence?

Apply now to join a dynamic team passionate about engineering success!

Employee Referrals Welcome!