{"id":33604,"date":"2026-04-09T14:02:18","date_gmt":"2026-04-09T14:02:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/southafrica\/job\/senior-electrical-technician-instrument-mechanician-engineer-technical-support-reliability\/"},"modified":"2026-04-09T14:02:41","modified_gmt":"2026-04-09T14:02:41","slug":"senior-electrical-technician-instrument-mechanician-engineer-technical-support-reliability","status":"publish","type":"job_listing","link":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/southafrica\/job\/senior-electrical-technician-instrument-mechanician-engineer-technical-support-reliability\/","title":{"rendered":"Senior Electrical Technician \n\n\n            \n\n            \n            Instrument Mechanician \n\n\n            \n\n            \n            Engineer: Technical Support (Reliability) \n\n\n            \n\n            \n            Boiler and Turbine Specialist \n\n\n            \n\n            \n            Checker Chemical \n\n\n            \n\n            \n            Process Controller in Training &#8211; Recovery \n\n\n            \n\n            \n            Chipper Knife Grinderman \n\n\n            \n\n            \n            Planning Superintendent"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Description<\/p>\n<p>We are hiring!<\/p>\n<p>\tAt 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.<br \/>\n\tWe\u2019re on the lookout for an experienced\u00a0Senior Electrical Technician\u00a0to provide expert high-level technical support to the Electrical and related departments, specifically relating to plant optimization, plant automation, electrical reticulation, and fault diagnosis to maximize the plant&#8217;s availability.<\/p>\n<p>As a Senior Electrical Technician, you will be responsible for:<\/p>\n<p>\tAdminister and ensure compliance with accepted standards<br \/>\n\tResponsible for the maintenance of all PLC and SCADA Installations and Profibus Networks.\u00a0 Perform system backups. Implementation and commissioning of electrical and PLC system-related projects<br \/>\n\tEnsures that all modifications\/projects conform fully to Mill Change Management Procedures, Mill Standard Specifications, Mill Safety Standards, and the OHS Act<br \/>\n\tOptimisation of plant performance and control characteristics to maintain high plant availability<br \/>\n\tReview\u00a0equipment in line with technological advancement within the industry on an ongoing basis<br \/>\n\tExplore quality products at reduced costs in the event of replacement<br \/>\n\tFault-finding malfunctions of field devices and system components with the aid of electrical drawings and test equipment<br \/>\n\tProficiency in specialist areas such as BQS, BCU, PLCs, VFD\u2019s, HV and LV reticulation and Protection Equipment, Power Generator, and Auxiliary Equipment<br \/>\n\tProvides on-going training to personnel to perform specific tasks on new equipment, completed projects, and maintenance of equipment. Operator training (limitations due to system interlocks\/sequences explained).<br \/>\n\tManages varied multi-disciplinary plant modifications\/project work from concept to commissioning and closeout<\/p>\n<p>What are we looking for?<\/p>\n<p>\tNational Diploma or B Tech in Electrical Engineering<br \/>\n\t5 years of industrial experience in PLC \/ Profibus knowledge and experience in heavy industrial electrical equipment and systems<br \/>\n\tProject Management Experience<br \/>\n\tSupervisory experience<\/p>\n<p>What\u2019s in it for you?<\/p>\n<p>\tOpportunity to work within a global organisation that continues to thrive in a rapidly changing world even after 80 years of existence<br \/>\n\tLearning and development programmes to fast-track your career within Sappi<br \/>\n\tOpportunities to travel (dependent on the role)<br \/>\n\tMarket-leading leave benefits<br \/>\n\tEmployee wellbeing benefits<\/p>\n<p>go to method of application \u00bb<\/p>\n<p>Apply via company website ( http:\/\/www.sappi.com ) or<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"template":"","meta":{"_promoted":"","_job_location":"","_application":"","_company_name":"Sappi","_company_website":"http:\/\/www.sappi.com","_company_tagline":"Sappi is a global company focused on providing dissolving wood pulp, paper-pulp and paper based solutions to its direct and indirect customer base across more than 100 countries. Our dissolving wood pulp is used worldwide by converters to create viscose fibre for clothing and textiles, acetate tow, ... read morepharmaceutical products as well as a wide range of consumer products. Our market-leading range of paper products includes: coated fine papers used by printers, publishers and corporate end-users in the production of books, brochures, magazines, catalogues, direct mail and many other print applications; casting release papers used by suppliers to the fashion, textiles, automobile and household industries; and newsprint, uncoated graphic and business papers and premium quality packaging papers and tissue products in the Southern Africa region. The pulp needed for our products is either produced within Sappi or bought from accredited suppliers. Across the group, Sappi is close to 'pulp neutral\u2019, meaning that we sell almost as much pulp as we buy. 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