Mechanical Technician (Talent Pool)

Sappi; Ngodwana; On-site; ZAR 30 000 - 60 000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking experienced Mechanical Technicians to support maintenance engineering efforts. In this dynamic role, you will manage capital projects, conduct technical investigations, and ensure compliance with safety standards. You will work independently while collaborating with plant foremen to optimize maintenance schedules and enhance operational efficiency. This opportunity offers a chance to thrive in a global organization committed to sustainability and innovation, with ample learning and development programs to advance your career. If you're ready for a new challenge, this position could be your next step.

Benefits

Learning and development programs

Opportunities to travel

Market-leading leave benefits

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of practical experience in mechanical engineering.
• Experience in the pulp and paper industry is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Manage capital and renewal projects and update technical specifications.
• Conduct fault finding and provide specialist maintenance skills.
• Coordinate statutory inspections and observe safety policies.

Skills

Mechanical Engineering

Technical Investigations

Fault Finding

Project Management

Compliance Inspections

Education

NQF6: N. Diploma / NH Dip. Mechanical Engineering

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 on the lookout for experienced Mechanical Technicians to assist the Maintenance Engineer and Foremen by carrying out legal compliance inspections under the OHS Act, various mechanical project work, maintenance tasks, technical investigations, and management tasks.

As a Mechanical Technician, you will be responsible for:

1. Drawing up/updating technical specifications/procedures, Capital and Renewal applications, and enquiry documents.
2. Adjudicating quotations and participating in the selection of contractors.
3. Managing Capital and Renewal projects.
4. Updating plant mechanical drawings in consultation with plant Foremen.
5. Carrying out technical investigations/feasibility studies, investigating maintenance problems, and producing reports with recommendations and changes to maintenance plans.
6. Providing specialist maintenance skills (SME - Subject Matter Expert) for specific plant and equipment areas where basic mechanical skills are lacking.
7. Fault finding on plant and equipment not performing to OEM specifications.
8. Fault finding related to plant and equipment causing production stoppages or reduced throughput.
9. Working independently while keeping the Engineer fully informed as necessary.
10. Assisting with plant breakdowns, supporting plant Foremen, managing sections, and performing standby duties.
11. Coordinating statutory inspections (e.g., structural, pressure vessel, pressurized systems).
12. Observing company safety policies and procedures under the OHS Act and IRCA standards.
13. Utilizing all Sappi systems in executing maintenance strategies and achieving objectives.
14. Assisting the Maintenance Engineer with preparing the maintenance budget.
15. Executing work during plant shuts and supervising during these periods.
16. Investigating root causes of frequent failures or high-cost maintenance and implementing solutions.
17. Identifying and executing cost-saving projects.
18. Performing plant inspections and lockout audits.
19. Reviewing and optimizing existing maintenance schedules.
20. Developing maintenance schedules for newly installed equipment.
21. Developing best practices and QCPs for maintenance activities.
22. Performing Mill-wide Mechanical Technician standby duties as required.

What are we looking for?

• NQF6: N. Diploma / NH Dip. Mechanical Engineering.
• 3-5 Years of practical experience.
• Pulp and Paper Industry experience is advantageous.

What’s in it for you?

• 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.

If you are resilient and energetic and looking for a new challenge at competitive market rates, click on apply now to put your name in the talent pool.

Sappi is committed to creating a diverse environment 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. At Sappi, 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.