Electrical Engineer

Sappi; Ngodwana; On-site; ZAR 400,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the paper and pulp industry is seeking an Electrical Engineer to enhance plant production and guarantee compliance with legal standards. The role focuses on driving operational excellence through effective maintenance practices, team leadership, and ensuring safety and quality in processes. Ideal candidates will possess a recognized electrical engineering qualification and significant experience in heavy industry maintenance.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of maintenance experience in a heavy industry environment.
• Supervisory experience is beneficial.
• Government Certificate of Competency (Factories) is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Ensure adherence to Safety, Health, Environment, and Quality policies.
• Drive operational excellence and lead reliability improvements.
• Plan and oversee maintenance activities using SAP.

Skills

SHEQ Compliance

Operational Excellence

Reliability Improvements

Maintenance Planning

Contractor Management

Budget Control

Team Leadership

Stakeholder Engagement

Education

NQF Level 7 qualification in Electrical Engineering

Tools

SAP

Job description

We are seeking a skilled and motivatedElectrical Engineer to deliver competent, cost-effective maintenance and engineering support. Your contribution will play a key role in maximizing plant production and availability—ensuring operations are safe, efficient, and fully compliant with legal standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure SHEQ Compliance: Enforce adherence to all Safety, Health, Environment, and Quality policies, work permits, and ISO standards.
• Drive Operational Excellence: Implement and maintain high maintenance standards, conduct audits, and ensure compliance with business processes.
• Lead Reliability Improvements: Perform root cause analyses, monitor equipment performance, and introduce solutions to reduce failures.
• Plan and Execute Maintenance: Oversee long-term maintenance and shutdown activities, using SAP for planning, reporting, and data integrity.
• Manage Contractors and Compliance: Oversee external contractors, ensure legal compliance of electrical installations, and manage hazardous waste disposal.
• Control Budgets and Costs: Monitor expenses, approve purchases, and identify long-term cost-saving opportunities through design and process improvements.
• Lead and Develop Teams: Supervise and coach the technical/maintenance team, ensuring skill development in predictive maintenance and problem-solving.
• Foster Stakeholder Relationships: Engage effectively with internal and external partners to ensure high service standards and customer satisfaction.

Minimum Requirements

• NQF Level 7 qualification or equivalent in Electrical Engineering
• 3–5 years of maintenance experience in a heavy industry environment
• SAP knowledge is advantageous
• Supervisory experience is an added advantage
• Government Certificate of Competency (Factories) is beneficial

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