Predictive Maintenance Engineer

Sappi; Tugela; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global provider of renewable materials is seeking a Maintenance Manager for their plant in Tugela. The role involves managing maintenance and reliability on pulp and paper mill assets, leading a team, and effectively utilizing data analysis to predict equipment failures. Candidates should have a technical degree or equivalent experience and strong leadership skills. This position emphasizes safety, sustainability, and innovation.

Qualifications

• Minimum two years in a technical or engineering field, or equivalent experience.
• Strong leadership skills and ability to communicate with all personnel.
• Self-starter with strong mechanical aptitude.

Responsibilities

• Manage maintenance and reliability on pulp and paper mill assets.
• Analyze data to predict equipment failure as part of reliability maintenance.
• Supervise craftsmen in data collection and predictive tasks.

Skills

Data analysis

Leadership

Mechanical aptitude

Communication

Computer skills

Education

Technical or engineering degree

Four-year technical degree

Tools

Vibration monitoring software

Nondestructive testing tools

Job description

Sappi North America
Sappi Somerset is one of the largest, most advanced, and high-performing mills in North America, with one of the lowest mill emissions. Our packaging papers serve various market segments, including health and beauty, confectionery, premium beverages, and food packaging. We manufacture labels for cans and jars, and our graphic papers are used in direct mail, magazines, and catalogs. Nearly $1 billion has been invested in the last decade to expand into sustainable and renewable SBS board grades for folding cartons and foodservice, including rebuilds of PM1 in 2018 and PM2, scheduled for completion in 2025. The Somerset mill emphasizes safety, sustainability, quality, and innovation.

Job Specifications/Requirements:

Manage predictive and preventive maintenance and reliability on pulp and paper mill assets through lubrication, infrared (IR), vibration monitoring, nondestructive testing (NDT), and inspection programs. Provide strong management and technical skills in the use and application of motor spectral and rotating equipment vibration analysis, along with other nondestructive testing methods. Analyze data to monitor and predict equipment failure as part of the reliability maintenance program. Supervise craftsmen performing data collection routines, oil sampling, and other predictive and preventive tasks. Develop and implement reliability improvement projects across the site.

Required Qualifications:

Minimum of two years of college in a technical or engineering field, or equivalent mill experience.

Strong leadership and interpersonal skills; ability to communicate effectively with all management levels and hourly personnel.

Self-starter requiring only general direction.

Strong mechanical aptitude to relate data analysis to physical components.

Good computer skills and familiarity with various software programs.

Preferred Qualifications:

Four-year technical degree.

Experience in vibration analysis and machinery lubrication.

Proven leadership in implementing latest technology.

Supervisory experience.

Five years of experience in a pulp and paper mill or similar industry.

Salary is determined based on factors such as job value, market forces, internal equity, and skills.

Sappi provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. We comply with applicable laws governing nondiscrimination in employment across all facilities.

ABOUT SAPPI

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