Electrical Technician

Sappi; Umkomaas; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 450,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global provider of sustainable Woodfibre products is seeking an experienced Electrical Technician to provide technical support to the plant. This role involves maintaining electrical systems, ensuring compliance with safety standards, and utilizing advanced electrical knowledge to optimize plant operations. You will benefit from a thriving work environment and opportunities for career development and travel within the organization.

Benefits

Learning and development programs

Market-leading leave benefits

Employee wellbeing benefits

Qualifications

• Relevant NQF level 6 qualification.
• At least 2 years of relevant experience in heavy industry.
• Supervisory experience advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Maintain PLC, SCADA installations, and Profibus networks.
• Optimize plant performance and control characteristics.
• Fault-find electrical field devices and system components.

Skills

PLC installations

SCADA systems

Electrical fault diagnosis

Automation

Education

National Diploma in Electrical Engineering

Job description

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, making smart decisions which we execute with speed. We are seeking unique people who believe in fostering a diverse, inclusive, and safe environment.

We’re looking for an experienced Electrical Technician to provide technical support to the plant regarding plant optimization, automation, electrical reticulation, and fault diagnosis to maximize plant availability.

As an Electrical Technician, your responsibilities will include:

• Maintaining all PLC, SCADA installations, and Profibus networks; performing system backups
• Implementing and commissioning electrical and PLC system-related projects and plant modifications
• Ensuring all modifications and projects conform to mill and safety standards and procedures
• Optimizing plant performance and control characteristics to maintain high plant availability
• Reviewing equipment in line with technological advancements and exploring quality products at reduced costs for replacements
• Fault-finding malfunctions of electrical field devices and system components using electrical drawings and test equipment
• Installing, maintaining, repairing, overhauling, and programming a wide variety of industrial electrical equipment
• Conducting specialized testing on electrical and electronic equipment
• Possessing specialist knowledge of PLCs, VFDs, HV and LV reticulation and protection equipment, power generators, and auxiliary equipment

What are we looking for?

• Relevant NQF level 6 qualification (National Diploma in Electrical Engineering or related field)
• At least 2 years of relevant experience within a heavy industry environment
• Supervisory experience will be considered advantageous

What’s in it for you?

• The opportunity to work within a global organization that continues to thrive in a rapidly changing world even after 80 years of existence
• Learning and development programs to fast-track your career within Sappi
• Opportunities to travel (dependent on the role)
• Market-leading leave benefits
• Employee wellbeing benefits