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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 OHS Act legal compliance statutory inspections and tasks, 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 successful contractors.
3. Managing Capital and Renewal projects.
4. Updating plant mechanical drawings in consultation with the plant Foremen.
5. Carrying out technical investigations/feasibility studies, investigating maintenance problems, and producing reports with detailed recommendations and changes to maintenance plans.
6. Providing specialist maintenance skills (SME - Subject Matter Expert) for specific plant and equipment where basic mechanical skills and knowledge 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 capacity throughput.
9. Working without direct supervision but keeping the Engineer fully informed as necessary.
10. Assisting with plant breakdowns, supporting plant Foremen, managing sections pending situations, and carrying out standby duties.
11. Coordinating all statutory inspections (e.g., structural, pressure vessel, pressurized system inspections).
12. Observing company safety policies and procedures under OHS Act and IRCA.
13. Utilizing all Sappi's systems in executing maintenance strategies and achieving objectives.
14. Assisting the Maintenance Engineer with the preparation of the maintenance budget.
15. Executing work during plant shuts and supervising work being done.
16. Investigating root causes of frequent failures or high-cost maintenance equipment 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/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 for employment 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.
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