Engineer: Boilers

Sappi; Umhlanga Rocks; On-site; ZAR 40 000 - 80 000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking global organization as an Engineer: Boilers, where your expertise in boiler maintenance and engineering will be key to enhancing performance and safety. In this dynamic role, you will implement standards, conduct failure analyses, and support compliance with ISO standards. This position offers the chance to contribute to a sustainable future while enjoying opportunities for career growth and development. If you're passionate about engineering and looking to make a difference in a thriving industry, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Learning and Development Programs

Opportunities to Travel

Market-leading Leave Benefits

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience with boilers and turbines.
• Experience in the pulp and paper industry is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain standards for boiler reliability and safe operation.
• Conduct failure analysis and manage boiler inspection reports.
• Assist with long-term maintenance planning and project execution.

Skills

Boiler Maintenance

Failure Analysis

Project Management

ISO Standards Compliance

Education

BSc/BEng/BTech in Mechanical Engineering

GCC (Factories) Certification

Management Development Programme

Job description

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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 Engineer: Boilers to provide competent and cost-effective maintenance and engineering support, service, advice, solutions, and techniques to maximize boiler performance safely and in compliance with legal standards.

As an Engineer: Boilers, your responsibilities will include:

• Developing, implementing, and maintaining standards to enhance boiler plant and equipment reliability and safe operation
• Conducting failure analysis of plant and equipment according to plant standards, identifying probable root causes, and ensuring close-out
• Inspecting the internal condition of boilers during shutdowns in relation to the AIA to obtain a COC after modifications and repairs
• Managing boiler inspection reports and repair data books
• Assisting the Maintenance Manager with long-term maintenance planning, budgeting, CAPEX, and project execution
• Providing weekly feedback on boiler performance, unresolved engineering issues, monthly project reports, investigations, and status updates
• Supporting ISO9000, ISO14001, ISO50001, and OHSAS18000 standards for engineering; educating the team on requirements and monitoring adherence to standards, policies, procedures, and work instructions
• Participating in the development of safe work procedures, performing critical task analysis, and guiding the team on proper isolation and lockout procedures during maintenance

Qualifications and experience we seek:

• At least 5 years of experience with boilers and turbines
• Experience in 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 will be 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 at Sappi
• Opportunities to travel (role-dependent)
• Market-leading leave benefits

Sappi is committed to diversity and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration regardless of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. We encourage and support vaccination.

ABOUT SAPPI

Sappi is a leading global provider of everyday materials made from woodfibre-based renewable resources. As a diversified, innovative, and trusted leader focused on sustainable processes and products, we are building a more circular economy by making what we should, not just what we can.