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Plant Engineer - Ngodwana Energy

Plant Engineer - Ngodwana Energy

Sappi Southern Africa
Country:  South Africa
City:  Ngodwana
Location:  Multiple locations in South Africa
Department:  Management
Posting date:  14 Nov 2024
Closing date:  22 Nov 2024

We're Hiring: Join the Ngodwana Energy Team!

At Ngodwana Energy, we're looking for a skilled and dynamic Plant Engineer to lead the maintenance and operations of our plant and equipment. This is an exciting opportunity for a technical expert who is passionate about efficiency, safety, and ensuring compliance with industry standards.

As a Plant Engineer, you will:

  • Oversee Maintenance: Ensure the safe and efficient operation of plant equipment, managing maintenance to meet O&M Service Provider standards.
  • Lead Technically: Provide engineering leadership and technical expertise to drive operational excellence across the plant.
  • Maximize Efficiency: Ensure plant equipment operates at peak performance, meeting design capacity and specifications.
  • Monitor Performance: Track critical performance metrics daily, address any deviations, and proactively mitigate risks of unplanned downtime.
  • Track Operational History: Oversee the maintenance of historical data, monitoring for long-term deviations that could impact performance.
  • Identify Capital Needs: Assess and recommend capital investments to improve production efficiencies and maintain accurate records.
  • Generate Reports: Evaluate turbine, generator, and boiler performance, producing detailed monthly performance reports.
  • Ensure Compliance: Update and ensure adherence to operational control standards, legal requirements, and OEM specifications.
  • Troubleshoot & Problem-Solve: Collaborate with the O&M team to identify issues, develop corrective actions, and foster a problem-solving culture.
  • Plan & Audit: Develop short-, medium-, and long-term production and outage plans; conduct audits to ensure effective use of PMs, permits, and CMMS systems.
  • Prioritize Safety: Uphold the highest standards of safety, health, and environmental compliance, ensuring adherence to the Occupational Health and Safety Act and company SHEQ policies.

What we're looking for:

  • Qualifications: Minimum NQF Level 6 - Diploma and GCC (Factories)
  • Experience:
    • At least 5 years of process experience (Combustion) or utilities experience
    • Proven track record of plant operations and maintenance
  • Skills & Expertise: Strong technical knowledge, leadership capabilities, and a commitment to operational excellence.

 

If you're a motivated, safety-conscious engineer ready to contribute to the success of Ngodwana Energy, we want to hear from you!

Apply today and make a difference with us!

We're Hiring: Join the Ngodwana Energy Team!

At Ngodwana Energy, we're looking for a skilled and dynamic Plant Engineer to lead the maintenance and operations of our plant and equipment. This is an exciting opportunity for a technical expert who is passionate about efficiency, safety, and ensuring compliance with industry standards.

As a Plant Engineer, you will:

  • Oversee Maintenance: Ensure the safe and efficient operation of plant equipment, managing maintenance to meet O&M Service Provider standards.
  • Lead Technically: Provide engineering leadership and technical expertise to drive operational excellence across the plant.
  • Maximize Efficiency: Ensure plant equipment operates at peak performance, meeting design capacity and specifications.
  • Monitor Performance: Track critical performance metrics daily, address any deviations, and proactively mitigate risks of unplanned downtime.
  • Track Operational History: Oversee the maintenance of historical data, monitoring for long-term deviations that could impact performance.
  • Identify Capital Needs: Assess and recommend capital investments to improve production efficiencies and maintain accurate records.
  • Generate Reports: Evaluate turbine, generator, and boiler performance, producing detailed monthly performance reports.
  • Ensure Compliance: Update and ensure adherence to operational control standards, legal requirements, and OEM specifications.
  • Troubleshoot & Problem-Solve: Collaborate with the O&M team to identify issues, develop corrective actions, and foster a problem-solving culture.
  • Plan & Audit: Develop short-, medium-, and long-term production and outage plans; conduct audits to ensure effective use of PMs, permits, and CMMS systems.
  • Prioritize Safety: Uphold the highest standards of safety, health, and environmental compliance, ensuring adherence to the Occupational Health and Safety Act and company SHEQ policies.

What we're looking for:

  • Qualifications: Minimum NQF Level 6 - Diploma and GCC (Factories)
  • Experience:
    • At least 5 years of process experience (Combustion) or utilities experience
    • Proven track record of plant operations and maintenance
  • Skills & Expertise: Strong technical knowledge, leadership capabilities, and a commitment to operational excellence.

 

If you're a motivated, safety-conscious engineer ready to contribute to the success of Ngodwana Energy, we want to hear from you!

Apply today and make a difference with us!

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, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. At Sappi, we encourage and support vaccination.

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, colour, 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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