Hot Engineering Vacancies at Sappi

As a Shift Instrument Mechanician , you will be responsible for:

• Do proper fault finding, investigate and assess breakdown, think beyond the fix.
• During work scoping exercise, do proper internal and external resource planning, also identify spares and tools requirements
• Execute assigned breakdown and opportunity maintenance tasks and comply to breakdown repair/ opportunity maintenance schedule
• On reporting and communication, report plant defects and / or abnormalities observed whilst repairing equipment.
• Perform all maintenance tasks, as per generally accepted engineering practices. Comply with rotable procedure.
• Reporting downtime details to Foreman, enter downtime and feedback on notification/s.
• Perform basic welding and cutting, fitting and basic rigging.
• Improve Master data accuracy.
• Execute assigned scheduled and / or planned maintenance tasks,
• Compliance to daily plan, section checks and report plant defects and/ or abnormalities.
• Sharing knowledge within and across teams and coaching peers with regards to plant specific aspects.
• Know where specialised tools and spares are kept and how to use.
• Review BP’s used and provide update requirements.
• Assist production personnel with isolation process where required.
• Take out work permit according to Sappi policy.
• Perform 60 second risk assessment as per Sappi policy.
• Correct selection and use of tools for the job.
• Perform tasks as per generally accepted engineering practices.
• Inspect spares for specific job, and do the job right the first time.
• Housekeeping, working area should be cleaned after completion of work.
• Create a safe work environment by identifying and managing risks associated with a task to be performed, conduct 60 second risk assessments.
• Support the Mill BBS program.
• Report unsafe conditions and acts.
• Move and transport equipment in workplace.
• Comply with work order business process by raising notifications, draw own unplanned spares, sign off works orders / best practices and create works orders.
• Update the notification feedback.

 What are we looking for?

• Matric with Maths and Physical Science or N3 Engineering Studies.
• Recognised Trade Test Certificate as an Instrument Mechanician.
• 2 Years post-apprenticeship experience with a focus on instrumentation fault finding in an industrial environment would be advantageous.
• SAP knowledge and proficiency with SAP PM will be advantageous.
• Valid Driver’s license.

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As a Technician - Mechanical, you will be responsible for:

• Draws up technical specifications/procedures, Capital and Renewal applications and enquiry documents
• Adjudicates quotations and is also part of the selection of the successful contractor.
• Manage Capital and Renewal projects. 
• Updates plant mechanical drawings in consultation with the plant Foremen.
• Carry out technical investigations / feasibility studies and investigates maintenance problems, producing reports containing detailed recommendations and changes to maintenance plans
• Provide specialist maintenance skills (SME) to section (In terms of specific plant and equipment where basic mechanical skills and particularly knowledge is lacking.)
• Fault finding on plant and equipment not performing to OEM specifications.
• Fault finding related to plant and equipment causing production stoppages or reduced throughput capacity
• Work without supervision but keeps Engineer fully informed when necessary.
• Assists with plant breakdowns where necessary and provide support to plant Foremen, and manage sections pending situations, also carries out standby duties.
• Responsible for the coordination of all statutory inspections (e.g. structural inspections, pressure vessel inspections, pressurised system inspections, etc.)
• Observes company safety policies and procedures in accordance with OHS Act and IRCA.
• Utilise all Sappi systems in the execution of the maintenance strategy and realisation of the objectives.
• Assist Maintenance Engineer with the preparation of maintenance budget.
• Execute work on shuts and supervision of work being done during shuts.
• Investigate the root cause of frequent failures and /or high cost maintenance equipment where after solutions are derived and implemented.
• Identify and execute cost saving projects.
• Do plant over inspections and perform lockout audits monthly.
• Assist to develop maintenance schedules on new installed equipment.
• Develop Best Practises/QCPs for the maintenance activities.
• Do Mill Wide Mechanical Technician standby duties as and when required.
• Coach and train plant personnel on new maintenance practices and equipment.
• Act in the Maintenance Engineer’s position when required.
• Assist Head of Maintenance in all legal and statutory requirements. 
• Take a leading role with the implementation of the Sappi Fundamentals.
• Responsible to ensure legal compliance and documentation of the related equipment.

 What are we looking for?

• NQF6: N. Diploma / NH Dip. Mechanical Engineering.
• 3-5 Years practical experience.
• Pulp and Paper Industry experience advantageous.

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As a Planning Administrator, you will be responsible for:

• To ensure PM Notification management.
• Printing of scheduled work orders for the execution of scheduled and / or planned maintenance tasks.
• Assist with Master Data Administration.
• Assist with Effective shutdown management.
• Create a safe work environment by identifying and managing risks associated with a task to be performed.
• Perform and ensure legal requirements are up to date, document control and record keeping is up to date.
• Assist with management of plant maintenance costs.
• Legal requirements, document control and record keeping.

What are we looking for?

•  Grade 12 with Maths and Science.
• 1-year Administration Experience.
• Microsoft Office Package.
• SAP experience - SAP PM as well as RTP and CO will be advantageous.
• Valid driving license.

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As an Plantation Clerk, you will be responsible for:

• Perform audit checks on District Clerks ensuring compliance with petty cash, finance and administration in line with Sappi procedure.
• Perform regular checks on Diesel bowser at plantations.
• Ensure Plantation Clerks comply with maintaining an effective office administrative system.
• Provide back-up for District Clerks with regard to rainfall stats, fires and capture accordingly.
• Perform District Clerk duties: petty cash, administration, SAP, firewood sales permits, generate requisitions and issue purchase orders.
• Provide typing, photocopying, filing and e-mailing support. 
• Arrange meetings, seminars & conferences as and when required
• Consolidate weekly and monthly reports.
• Administer the Area Managers action log system and assist with follow-up and close-out.
• Ensure that credit card expense claims are processed timeously.
• Ensure that catering for office meetings and functions is effectively organised.
• Ensure that the administration and payment of travel arrangements is handled in line with the company travel policy.
• Complete all Request for proposals on e-cams for the Area.

What are we looking for?

• Grade 12.
• An Admin/Secretarial related qualification preferable. 
• Minimum of 2 years relevant experience. 
• Strong computer literacy (Word, Excel, Powerpoint).
• SAP knowledge an advantage.
• Valid Code EB Drivers license.

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As a Temp Reliever PM1, you will be responsible to:

• Take and hand over shift.
• Obtain plant licenses to safely operate process/equipment according to best operating practices.
• Complete section specific interventions/initiatives as planned and agreed for all the identified positions for the specific section.
• Relief operators and carry out all tasks prescribed for these positions.
• Assist the foreman/operating staff at breakdowns and in the supervision of staff when necessary.
• Ensure accurate reporting by recording all incidents in the shift log book.
• Report all breakdowns, faulty equipment to Foreman.
• Attend progress meetings with the section training representative, line supervisor and/or mentor, coach and act on any remedial action and/or additional requirements.
• Participate in shift activities (5 why problem-solving etc).
• Understand the SHEQ requirements of the job.
• Identify and take corrective action in terms of SHEQ conditions and hazards.
• Comply with all relevant SHEQ requirements.
• Maintain a high level of good housekeeping in the workplace at all times.
• Conduct regular BBS Observations.

What are we looking for?

• N3 Pulp & Paper / Matric with Mathematics and Physical Science.
• 0-3 months experience as a Process Trainee/Production Intern.
• National Diploma Pulp and Paper or Chemical Engineering would be advantageous.

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As a Waste Plant Assistant Operator, you will be responsible for:

• Receiving and off- loading of waste bales from the trucks. Inspection of incoming waste bales loads.
• Taking clamp truck for daily inspections.
• Stacking of waste bales according to size and grade into the correct zones.
• Rezoning of waste bales according to the Day Shift Supt. instructions.
• Feeding of waste bales onto the Repulper feed conveyor.
• Do quality checks of waste bales. Moisture measurements and visual inspections.
• Cleaning of process rejects bins.
• Weighbridge ticket collection.
• General housekeeping of the waste slab.
• Daily waste stock taking
• Ragger rope preparation and change outs.
• Cutting off baling wires prior to feeding into the Repulper.
• Assisting the Outside Operator when process problems occur.
• Clearing of blockages, replacement of cleaner cones and repairing leaks.
• Cleaning and replacement of process equipment during planned shuts.
• Controlling of the process when the Outside Operator is elsewhere occupied or when there is a staff shortage.
• Operating the overhead crane and give assistance to the engineering personnel.
• Regular plant inspection.

 Required Minimum Qualifications:

• Matric with Mathematics and Physical Science or N3 Pulp and Paper or N3 Engineering Studies.
• A minimum of 6 months plant experience.

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 As a Millwright, you will be responsible for: 

• Executing assigned scheduled and opportunity maintenance tasks.
• Improve Master data accuracy.
• Assist with the scoping of work.
• Report plant defects and downtime details to the Foreman.
• Knowledge sharing within and across teams, coaching of peers with regard to plant-specific aspects.
• Take out work permit according to Sappi policy.
• Perform a 60-second risk assessment as per Sappi policy and procedures.
• Correct selection and use of tools for each job.
• Perform tasks as per generally accepted engineering practices.
• Create a safe work environment by identifying and managing risks associated with a task to be performed.
• Move and transport equipment in the workplace.
• Comply with SAP business processes.
• Fit, assemble, grind, and shape metal parts and sub-assemblies to maintain production machines and other equipment. 
• Install, test, connect, commission, and modify mechanical equipment.
• Perform plant maintenance and remedial work according to SAP notifications, work orders, and planned schedules, including during shuts. 
• Cover breakdowns after hours and on weekends on a standby basis.
• Report all defects and equipment risks to the direct supervisor.
• Scope and plan work orders as required.
• Draw spares from Stores using the picking list in SAP.
• Perform any other assigned tasks that fall within the scope of a Millwright.
• Required to work standby and overtime as required.
• Share knowledge with other Artisans in the section and in other areas of the plant.
• Install, test, connect, commission, maintain, and modify electrical equipment, wiring, and control systems as required. Examples include PLC, drives, and control equipment.
• Perform electrical maintenance or remedial work according to SAP notifications, work orders, and planned schedules, including during shuts.
• Complete notifications and work orders on the SAP system.
• Do fault finding on mechanical/ electrical systems during breakdown and effect the required repairs to keep downtime to a minimum.
• Complete daily and weekly inspections on mechanical/ electrical systems and their components according to a detailed checklist.
• Identify repairs required and recommend preventative maintenance to the foreman.
• Perform tests on AC and DC motors to determine the condition of the motor windings, insulation, and core lamination.
• Prepare status reports and activity logs as required.
• Understand and comply with the safety, health, environment, and quality (SHEQ) requirements of the section.
• Comply and perform tasks as per the organisation's policies, procedures, and best operating practices.
• Participate in the investigation of SHEQ incidents on request and help to identify root causes for non-conformance. 
• Correct any deviations that relate to maintenance.
• Maintain a high level of good housekeeping in the workplace at all times.

What are we looking for?

• Matric with Maths & Science or NQF Level 4 Qualification
• Recognised Millwright Trade Certificate (Manpower or SETA accredited)
• 2 years post apprentice experience
• Must have mechanical/electrical fault-finding experience in an industrial environment

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As an Artisan Assistant - Hydraulics, you will be responsible for:

• Assist in performing maintenance, repair and overhauling of equipment concerning hydraulic workshop.
• Obtain licence as “authorised workman” as per Sappi lock out procedure and assist production personnel with isolation process where required.
• Comply with legislation - safe handling of, identifying, sorting and disposal of waste in correct waste streams.
• Correct selection and use of tools for the job and maintenance there-of.
• Obtain licences for various mobile equipment as found on Ngodwana Mill.
• Assist Artisans with breakdowns and opportunity maintenance and perform tasks as per competency level.
• Move and transport equipment in the workplace as required.
• Ensure a safe working environment with the development of safety and housekeeping strategies.
• Ensure that the section complies in all respects with the relevant statutory requirements.

 What are we looking for?

• Relevant NQFL 4 Qualification with Maths and Science
• Valid driving license

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As a Pulp Foreman, you will be responsible to:

OPERATIONAL EXCELLENCE

• Leads a Shift based team assigned to his/her plant.
• Participates in relevant forums to facilitate effective communication. MDT, SHEQ, etc.
• Recommends maintenance/upgrade/replacement of existing equipment to optimize production efficiency.
• Plans the plant operations to ensure the maximum utilization of the resources (raw materials, energy, people).
• Manages the execution of production activities (shuts, start-ups, checks, log sheets, graph trends, resources) to sustain quality standards and plant efficiency.

ENGAGED AND DEVELOPED WORK FORCE

• Assess staff against Position Profile & coaches/mentors team members.
• Ensures on-the-job and off-the-job training activities.
• Monitors and adjusts employee role and responsibility.
• Evaluates and directs performance of team and team members against goals and standards of conduct to ensure maximum performance.

ENSURES, SAFETY & ENVIRONMENTAL COMPLIANCE

• Understands the SHEQ requirements of the Section.
• Monitor subordinate’s performance against SHEQ requirements and corrects non-conformances.
• Investigates incidents (SHEQ) and identify root causes of Non-Conformances and corrects deviations.
• Maintains a high level of good housekeeping in the workplace at all time

CONTROL OF BUDGET

• Controls annual fixed cost, overtime and manpower budgets within his sphere of influence.

BUILDS CUSTOMER RELATIONS

• Communicates with the internal and external suppliers / customers.
• Responds to the customer feedback and takes corrective action if required.

What are we looking for?

• Matric and Full N4 Pulp making and/or Papermaking and/or NQF Level 5 Qualification
• Minimum of (3) years’ Plant Operations Experience
• (2) years’ supervisory experience
• Computer Literate (MS Office Package)
• SAP knowledge

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As a Forester (Khulisa), you will be responsible for:

• Prepare re-establishment Annual Plan Operations (APO) using Total Unplanted (TUP); Silviculture and Harvesting APO to ensure the re-establishment budget is implemented and TUP targets are achieved
• Prepare land & re-establish (planting and coppice) according to Sappi’s BOP standards and quality expectations using the RMS; APO (silviculture and harvesting) to achieve Temporary Unplanted targets within budget constraints; lower risk exposure and improve efficiencies.
• Monitor and manage plant use efficiency by tracking consumption against order including confirmed infield plantings to ensure plants are accounted for and costs are within budget
• Track and monitor seedlings tray movement by keeping an up-to-date record of deliveries at transit nursery and nursery returns to ensure establishments are within budget constraints
• Prepare maintenance APO using silviculture and harvesting APO together with TUP to ensure that implementation of APO is timeous to keep sots within budget
• Develop a phased-harvest plan per compartment using the harvesting APO working with both the grower and the contractor to ensure shared responsibility and guarantee rateable Woodfibre supply to the market
• Conduct a risk assessment per compartment pre- and interim harvesting operation to identify and mitigate potential safety hazards
• Monitor Woodfibre quality and production rates by conducting interim operational inspections to ensure adherence to daily production targets and Mill quality specifications
• Assist growers to identify fire associated risks and in implementing fire control measures using RMS to ensure the effective protection of people, plantations and other assets from wild plantation fires
• Prepare and integrate alien plant management plan in the crop maintenance plan by conducting infield infestation assessment levels to ensure growers’ operations comply with legal requirements
• Ensure that relations with communities and other internal & external stakeholders are effectively maintained & managed to ensure company image is upheld, risks mitigated, and relationships enhanced.
• Maintain a professional relationship with suppliers’ service providers, and ensure that quality, delivery and compliance standards as set out in the job instruction system and Sappi BOP standards are adhered to.

What are we looking for?

• National Diploma in Forestry, Agriculture, Horticulture
• Up to one-year of relevant experience.
• Valid code 08 driver’s License