Technician QCS

Sappi; Mbombela; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 500,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the heavy industry is seeking a QCS Technician to enhance system reliability and performance. Responsibilities include troubleshooting equipment, optimizing interfaces, managing communication networks, and contributing to continuous improvement efforts. The ideal candidate will have the necessary trade qualifications and experience in heavy or paper industries.

Benefits

Global organization with opportunities for growth

Learning and development programs

Opportunities to travel

Market-leading leave benefits

Employee wellbeing benefits

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years’ experience in Heavy Industry.
• Preferred experience in the Paper Industry.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and resolve complex inter-system and equipment issues.
• Optimize and maintain system-to-system interfaces.
• Perform design, installation, testing, commissioning, and fault-finding of QCS equipment.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Advanced fault-finding skills

Network design

QCS testing

Calibration

Education

Recognized Instrument Trade Certificate

Relevant Qualification NQF6

Job description

Job description:

We Are Hiring – QCS Technician

Are you passionate about driving system reliability and performance? Join our team as a QCS Technician and play a pivotal role in minimizing downtime, enhancing system efficiency, and ensuring the seamless integration of advanced Quality Control Systems (QCS) across our operations.

Key Responsibilities

As a QCS Technician, you will:

• Troubleshoot and resolve complex inter-system and equipment issues to minimize operational downtime.
• Optimize and maintain system-to-system interfaces for daily operational efficiency.
• Perform design, installation, testing, commissioning, and fault-finding of all relevant QCS equipment, including:

• Scanners
• Slice control systems
• Dilution headboxes
• Calcoil induction profilers
• WBS and WIS camera systems
• Other site-specific QCS components

Use specialized test equipment and apply relevant standards to ensure performance and compliance.

Manage and maintain industrial communication networks using diagnostic software and tools.

Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives within control systems and interfaces.

Interpret, design, and update technical diagrams for control systems.

Apply sound project management principles (e.g., PM²), including contractor coordination and the use of planning tools like bar charts.

Use hand and power tools safely and effectively for installations and maintenance tasks.

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support high-performance, reliable operations.

Technical Competencies

• Strong analytical thinking and advanced fault-finding skills.
• Proficiency in interpreting and generating control system diagrams.
• Skilled in network design, QCS testing, commissioning, calibration, and maintenance.

Minimum Requirements

• Recognized Instrument Trade Certificate
• Relevant Qualification NQF6
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in Heavy Industry
• Experience in the Paper Industry is preferred.

Employee Referrals Welcome!

We offer:

• 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
• Employee wellbeing benefits