Project Engineer

Sappi; Ngodwana; On-site; ZAR 400 000 - 600 000; Full time

Job summary

Sappi is seeking a Project Engineer to support capital projects at its Cloquet Mill. The role involves managing project phases, providing technical oversight, and ensuring safety standards. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in engineering and relevant project management experience.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years' related experience; industrial project management preferred.
• Proficiency in project management and budget reconciliation.
• Experience with electrical or mechanical engineering principles.

Responsibilities

• Manage capital projects through all phases including planning and execution.
• Provide technical engineering oversight for plant systems.
• Ensure safety in all project aspects.

Skills

Leadership

Problem Solving

Communication

Interpersonal Skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical or electrical engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

SAP

AutoCAD

Job description

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Sappi North America
Sappi Cloquet, established in 1898, produces high-quality graphic papers used in premium magazines, catalogs, books, direct mail and high-end print advertising for the fashion, automotive and travel industries, as well as speciality papers. Cloquet manufactures Verve, a dissolving pulp used for the textile and home goods markets. Energy saving and clean water initiatives at Cloquet have won environmental recognition, aligning with the mill's commitment to sustainability.

This position will provide Project Engineering support for the Cloquet Mill. Main duties include engineering and managing capital projects from scoping through successful start-up. Work will consist of managing designers, vendors, consultants, and contractors as required to complete projects in a safe, cost competitive, and timely manner. Occasional maintenance technical support will also be required.

Responsibilities:

• Manage capital projects through all phases including pre-feasibility study, conceptual design, execution planning, detailed engineering, procurement, construction, commissioning, optimization, and close-out.
• Develop scope of work, schedules, and estimates for capital projects as required for budgeting
• Provide technical engineering and project management oversight for the design, installation, and maintenance of plant systems.
• Assist with troubleshooting related to operations and maintenance
• Work within multiple project timelines
• Make safety a priority in all aspects of the job – from personal safety, managing vendors and contractors, and ensuring project are installed and implemented with proper safety reviews and considerations.

Experience and education requirements / preferences:

• A Bachelor’s degree in mechanical or electrical engineering, or equivalent.
• A minimum of 2years' related experience; industrial project management experience is preferred.
• Experience in applying leadership and team skills.
• A working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Project), SAP, and AutoCAD
• Experience with problem solving and decision-making techniques (ie. Kepner Tregoe, six Sigma, etc)
• Perform root cause analysis and work with operations and maintenance to resolve repetitive issues and increase quality and productivity
• Proficiency in the development and management of long-term plans and budgets, project management, and the reconciliation of actual expenditures to budget
• Strong verbal and written communication skills and interpersonal skills are required.
• Electrical Engineer: power system distribution and generation, relaying, DCS, PLC, maintenance
• Mechanical Engineer: piping design, process design, HVAC, ASME, and maintenance

Salary is determined by a number of factors including the value of the job to the organization, market forces, internal equity and skills brought to the job.

Sappi provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Sappi complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

ABOUT SAPPI

Sappi isa 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.