Senior Civil Technician - Umkomaas
Job details
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, pharmaceutical 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', meaning that we sell almost as much pulp as we buy.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 Senior Civil Technician to provide Sappi Saiccor Mill with sound civil technical support and apply the theory and principles of civil engineering in planning, designing, and overseeing the construction and maintenance of structures and facilities.
As Senior Civil Technician, you will be responsible for:
Plan yearly civil shutdown work, maintenance work, work orders, and breakdowns within a section of responsibility as per mill standards and procedures
Monitor contractor productivity and schedule performance
Evaluate the structural stability of factory buildings, roads, effluent, and drainage through visual assessments
Assist in developing engineering specifications and drawings for maintenance works
Monitor the erection, installation, and commissioning of civil works ensuring all mill and safety standards are adhered to
Document all changes to specifications, work scope, and drawings timeously and accurately
Monitor and control civil maintenance expenditure and cost reporting on planned budget spent
Maintain and understand the SHEQ requirements within the area of responsibility to ensure compliance with statutory legislation and codes of practice
What are we looking for?
Minimum NQF level 7 qualification (B. Tech in Civil Engineering while B. Tech in Structures would be preferred)
Minimum of 5 years relevant experience within heavy industry
Construction Management experience would be considered advantageous
Computer Literacy (MS Office) with SAP knowledge will be advantageous
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