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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 on the lookout for an experienced Senior Engineer: Utilities to manage the operations and maintenance of the Utilities and Services Department.   

As a Senior Engineer: Utilities you will be responsible for: 

• Managing the Water/Effluent Treatment and Boilers operations, system and maintenance, railway operations, civil maintenance, scaffolding and workshop services
• Actively driving the use of plant reliability monitoring techniques to ensure proactive maintenance and reduce unplanned downtime
• Cost effective and reliable supply of Utilities - water, compressed air and steam availability for production, meeting demands for the mill
• Leading and managing the maintenance and production teams
• Safety, health, environmental and quality issues, including incident investigations
• Short term planning as well as annual shut planning
• Cost Control and Budget management 
• Legal compliance to environmental standards, regulations and statutory requirements
• Root cause failure analysis and close outs

What are we looking for?

• BSc/BEng/BTech in Mechanical Engineering 
• Government Certificate of Competency (Factories) 
• 5 years’ experience as a Mechanical Engineer in a heavy industry/manufacturing environment
• Experience in the operation of boilers and utilities is preferred
• Strong Leadership experience
• Excellent planning, organising and technical problem-solving skills
• Ability to make smart decisions
• Experience in the Pulp & Paper industry would be an advantage
• Must be able to work efficiently in a high-pressure environment

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Join Our Team as Mill Manager: Utilities & Services

• We are seeking an experienced and dynamic leader to take ownership of our Utilities and Services operations. This role is perfect for a results-driven professional who is passionate about people, operational excellence, and continuous improvement.
• Your mission will be to ensure the Utilities and Services section delivers optimal production output with top-quality results, minimal downtime, and the highest safety standards.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and develop a team of Production Managers and Process Engineers, ensuring smooth and efficient operations across Chemical & Recovery, Energy, and Services plants.
• Monitor monthly plant performance against strategic objectives and implement effective corrective actions.
• Grow and empower your workforce through career development, performance management, coaching, and aligned goal-setting.
• Drive cost efficiency by managing departmental budgets, controlling costs, and executing both short-term and long-term (5-year) improvement plans.
• Prepare and consolidate capital, fixed, and variable cost budgets for the department.
• Strengthen relationships with internal and external customers and suppliers, while contributing to strategic mill-wide initiatives.
• Ensure full compliance with Health, Safety, and Environmental legislation and standards, while upholding excellent housekeeping and 5S practices.
• Champion continuous improvement, integrate business processes, and ensure accurate reporting and BBS observation performance.

Minimum Requirements:

• BSc Engineering / BTech Pulp & Paper or BTech Engineering.
• Management Qualification (advantageous).
• 10 years’ experience in a production environment, with at least 5 years in Energy or Chemical/Recovery.
• Minimum 5 years’ management experience.