Your mission:


Providing technical support (in terms of data, information, etc.) to the maintenance execution team 
The execution of more complex maintenance activities, including the management of contractors required for these activities 
The role shall serve as the first call on break - down events to support the problem diagnosis and advise the maintenance execution team on appropriate corrective action 
Troubleshooting – understand and utilise technical drawings, P&ID’s, etc. for fault finding on plant problems 
Ensure adherence to engineering standards by the team during maintenance execution 
The role shall provide support to the planning department on routine maintenance and shut-down activities from a technical perspective 
Management of repairable and non-repairable spare parts as per the RACI definition of the process procedure, such as quality check activities, etc 
Analysis and ownership of actions arising from equipment condition-based monitoring reports (including scoping of work). Collaboration with condition-monitoring team from this perspective 
Management of operational risk arising from equipment defects and faults (‘mill equipment risk list’) 
Identify and implement small-scope improvement projects and initiatives from a technical design perspective with the intention on improving service life 
Auditing of the quality of service received by the Central Maintenance Services department 
Direct support and management (setting the standard) of the quality of maintenance execution in the plant 
Support the Mechanical engineer in ensuring compliance to all mill asset care procedures (with specific reference to Work Order, Technical Change and Shutdown Management processes) 
Support the Central Maintenance Services during appropriate technical processes (for example, RCFA investigations), identification of improvement potential and sources of loss, and development of applicable Engineering Standards for the mill


Your profile:


3 – 5 years’ experience as a qualified mechanical artisan within a manufacturing environment, preferably in Pulp and Paper
2 years of experience as a Technician would be advantegous
Minimum N5 in Mechanical Engineering or Registered Mechanical Trade Test
Code 08 / EB license
  • Durban