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We are seeking unique people who believe in fostering a diverse and inclusive and safe environment.\nWe are on the lookout for an experienced Senior Engineer: Utilities to manage the operations and maintenance of the Utilities and Services Department.\nAs a Senior Engineer: Utilities you will be responsible for:\nManaging the Water/Effluent Treatment and Boilers operations, system and maintenance, railway operations, civil maintenance, scaffolding and workshop services\nActively driving the use of plant reliability monitoring techniques to ensure proactive maintenance and reduce unplanned downtime\nCost effective and reliable supply of Utilities - water, compressed air and steam availability for production, meeting demands for the mill\nLeading and managing the maintenance and production teams\nSafety, health, environmental and quality issues, including incident investigations\nShort term planning as well as annual shut planning\nCost Control and Budget management \nLegal compliance to environmental standards, regulations and statutory requirements\nRoot cause failure analysis and close outs\nWhat are we looking for?\nBSc/BEng/BTech in Mechanical Engineering \nGovernment Certificate of Competency (Factories) \n5 years’ experience as a Mechanical Engineer in a heavy industry/manufacturing environment\nExperience in the operation of boilers and utilities is preferred\nStrong Leadership experience\nExcellent planning, organising and technical problem-solving skills\nAbility to make smart decisions\nExperience in the Pulp & Paper industry would be an advantage\nMust be able to work efficiently in a high-pressure environment\nWhats in it for you?\nOpportunity to work within a global organisation that continues to thrive in a rapidly changing world even after 80 years of existence \nLearning and development programmes to fast-track your career within Sappi \nOpportunities to travel (dependent on the role) \nMarket-leading leave benefits \nEmployee wellbeing benefits \nWe are hiring!\nAt Sappi, we are a leading global provider with a reputation for delivering high-quality sustainable Woodfibre products and solutions for the global markets. 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