Company:
Sappi
Industry: Manufacturing / Production / FMCG
Deadline: Not specified
Job Type: Full Time
Qualification: Bachelors
Experience: 10 years
Location: KwaZulu-Natal
City: Durban
Field: Engineering / TechnicalÂ
As a Boiler and Turbine Specialist, you will be responsible to:
- Review critical performance parameters on a daily basis, actioning any deviations from specifications and keeping a historical account of operating parameters, monitoring for long term potential deviations
- Optimise the performance of turbine generators and boilers and produce monthly reports on unit performances
- Address operating parameters out of specification through technical adjustments
- Manage and develop long term strategies for boiler life extensions
- Review and inspect the operating units for efficient functionality addressing any potential risks to uninterrupted runability
- Identify improvement opportunities and coordinate trial initiatives
- Manage and support mills with annual shutdowns and boiler maintenance requirements as well as service level agreements with suppliers
- Mentor and guide employees in understanding the operating principles of boiler and turbine units
- Assist with problem solving and corrective action including the facilitation, initiation and participation in team based problem solving
- Develop best operating practices for boiler and componant optimisation for development and sustainability
- Stay abreast of international standards and trends to ensure latest technology evaluation at all times
What are we looking for?
- BSc Chemical /Mechanical / Electrical Engineering would be considered advantageous while other relevant qualifications will also be considered
- 10 years of Process engineering experience in specific relation to combustion with a minimum of 5 years’ engineering experience in Energy networks, Turbines, Boilers and or Environmental management.
- Potential candidates should possess a good understanding of boiler maintenance with strong operational experience to optimise boiler efficiency