Instrument Mechanician- Mill Stanger

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 Instrument Mechanician to install, maintain and repair instrumentation ensuring optimum plant availability by providing efficient services with specific responsibility for identifying repair and/or replacement needs, according to engineering specifications and safety standards.

As an Instrument Mechanician, you will be responsible for:

• Preventative maintenance as per maintenance schedules
• Fault finding, repairs and maintenance on Instrumentation / Control Systems
• Calibration of all field instrumentation to ISO standards
• Ensure damaged, ageing, and redundant equipment is replaced / removed timeously
• Assist in installation and commissioning of all new projects from field to DCS.  
• Scope and plan work orders as required
• Complete works orders
• Adhere to all Engineering and Safety standards
• Participate in root-cause failure analysis
• Perform daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual plant inspections and report all defects
• Maintain a high level of housekeeping

What are we looking for?

• Matric plus Full Engineering N2 Certificate (All 4 full subjects completed)
• N3 Engineering Certificate is advantageous
• Instrument Mechanician Trade Test Certificate
• 3 years post trade test experience in a heavy industry environment
• Excellent fault-finding and troubleshooting abilities
• Experience in the Pulp & Paper industry is advantageous
• SAP experience is advantageous
• Valid driver’s licence 
• The ability to work under pressure while following all procedures and standards
• Must be able to perform standby duties

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 the role) 
• Market-leading leave benefits 
• Employee wellbeing benefits