Engineer : Boilers

Sappi; KwaZulu-Natal; On-site; ZAR 30 000 - 70 000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Engineer: Boilers to enhance boiler performance through effective maintenance and engineering support. This role involves developing standards to ensure safe operation, conducting failure analyses, and managing inspection reports. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in boiler systems, preferably within the pulp and paper sector, and will contribute to a culture of safety and compliance. Join a global organization that values integrity and innovation, offering opportunities for career growth and development in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Learning and Development Programs

Market-leading Leave Benefits

Employee Wellbeing Benefits

Travel Opportunities

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in boiler and turbine maintenance.
• Experience in the pulp and paper industry is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain standards for boiler plant reliability.
• Conduct failure analysis and manage inspection reports.
• Educate the team on safety standards and procedures.

Skills

Boiler Maintenance

Failure Analysis

ISO Standards Compliance

Safety Management

Education

BSc / BEng / BTech in Mechanical Engineering

GCC (Factories) certification

Management Development Programme (MDP)

Job description

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 on the lookout for an experienced Engineer: Boilers 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.

Responsibilities:

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 standards, identify probable root causes, and ensure close-out.
3. Inspect the internal condition of the boiler during shutdown in relation to 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 ISO (Quality, Environmental, Energy Management systems) and OHSAS (Health and Safety Management System) standards for engineering in the section.
8. Educate the team on requirements and monitor adherence to standards, policies, procedures, and work instructions.
9. Participate in the development of safe work procedures, perform critical task analysis, and guide the team on correct isolation and lockout procedures during maintenance.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Minimum 5 years of boiler and turbine experience.
• Experience within the pulp and paper industry is advantageous.
• NQF Level 7 Engineering Qualification (BSc / BEng / BTech in Mechanical Engineering).
• GCC (Factories) certification or permission to write is advantageous.
• Management Development Programme (MDP) or relevant management qualification is advantageous.

What We Offer:

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