Technician: Condition Monitoring

Sappi; Durban; On-site; ZAR 350,000 - 550,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Global company benefits

Development and progression programs

Travel opportunities

Leave benefits

Employee wellbeing benefits

Job summary

Sappi in Durban seeks an experienced Technician: Condition Monitoring to support the Engineering Department through acquisition and analysis of condition monitoring data. You will maximise equipment reliability and plant availability by using predictive, proactive, and preventive maintenance systems.

The ideal candidate has a minimum N4 or equivalent, a mechanical or electrical trade test, and at least five years in heavy industry, with accredited vibration analysis training.

Qualifications

• Minimum N4 or equivalent qualification.
• Mechanical/Instruments/Electrical trade test.
• 5 years post apprenticeship experience in a heavy engineering industry is essential.
• Completion of Accredited Vibration Analysis Course/s and exposure to other Condition Monitoring tools would be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Set up configuration of vibration and ultrasound databases, routes, analysis parameters and alarms.
• Load and dump Condition Monitoring raw data to relevant operating systems (Vibration, Ultrasound, Infrared, Alloy Analysis and Electronic Nip Impressions).
• Analyse Condition Monitoring raw data and compile reports on recommendations to relevant Engineers and Plant Personnel.
• Compile mandatory monthly reports
• Perform field balancing and laser alignment when required
• Assist Engineers and plant personnel in equipment commissioning and solving structural related problems
• Perform scheduled Company Energy Conservation Surveys (air leaks and steam trap leaks)
• Assist with solving equipment failures through RCA's to prevent re-occurrence

Skills

5 years post apprenticeship experience

Vibration analysis exposure

Other condition monitoring tools

Education

N4 or equivalent qualification

Mechanical/Instruments/Electrical trade test

Tools

Vibration Analysis Tools

Job description

We are hiring!
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 centred around safety, integrity, courage, making smart decisions which we execute with speed. We are seeking unique people who believe in fostering a diverse and inclusive and safe environment.

We are hiring!
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 centred around safety, integrity, courage, making smart decisions which we execute with speed. We are seeking unique people who believe in fostering a diverse and inclusive and safe environment.
We're on the lookout for an experienced Technician: Condition Monitoring to maintain a high level of support to the Engineering Department through acquisition and analysis of condition monitoring raw data. This is to supply accurate information to maximise equipment reliability and plant availability by utilising predictive, proactive, and preventive maintenance systems.

As a Technician: Condition Monitoring, you will be responsible for:

• Set up configuration of vibration and ultrasound databases, routes, analysis parameters and alarms
• Load and dump Condition Monitoring raw data to relevant operating systems (Vibration, Ultrasound, Infrared, Alloy Analysis and Electronic Nip Impressions)
• Analyse Condition Monitoring raw data and compile reports on recommendations to relevant Engineers and Plant Personnel
• Compile mandatory monthly reports
• Perform field balancing and laser alignment when required
• Assist Engineers and plant personnel in equipment commissioning and solving structural related problems
• Perform scheduled Company Energy Conservation Surveys (air leaks and steam trap leaks)
• Assist with solving equipment failures through RCA's to prevent re-occurrence

What are we looking for?

• Minimum N4 or equivalent qualification
• Mechanical/Instruments/Electrical trade test
• 5 years post apprenticeship experience in a heavy engineering industry is essential
• Completion of Accredited Vibration Analysis Course/s and exposure to other Condition Monitoring tools would be advantageous

What's in it for you?

• Opportunity to work within a global organisation that continues to thrive in a rapidly changing world even after 80 years of existence
• learning and development programmes to fast-track your career within Sappi
• Opportunities to travel (dependent on upon the role)
• Market leading leave benefits
• Employee wellbeing benefits