Boiler Specialist (Maintenance & Operation)

Boiler Specialist | Drive Critical Shutdown Projects in
the Pulp & Paper Industry

An exciting opportunity is available for an experienced Boiler Maintenance Specialist to join a leading international engineering organisation that
delivers specialised boiler maintenance, shutdown, and after-sales solutions to
the pulp and paper industry. This is an excellent opportunity for a
hands-on mechanical engineering professional who thrives in customer-facing
environments and enjoys balancing technical expertise with commercial
responsibility.

Based in either Kyalami or Richards Bay, the successful
candidate will support customers throughout KwaZulu-Natal, spending
approximately 50% of their time travelling to client sites to oversee
maintenance activities, shutdown projects, and technical support.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve
  as the primary technical contact for customers regarding after-sales
  boiler services.
  
• Identify
  customer requirements and prepare quotations for spare and wear parts,
  responding proactively to inspection findings and customer enquiries.
  
• Plan,
  coordinate, and support the execution of planned boiler shutdowns,
  maintenance outages, and inspections.
  
• Conduct
  mechanical inspections and operational reviews to improve plant
  performance and reliability.
  
• Lead
  or supervise shutdown activities on-site, ensuring projects are delivered
  safely, on time, within budget, and to the required quality standards.
  
• Engage
  with customers, suppliers, contractors, and internal stakeholders on both
  technical and commercial matters.
  
• Coordinate
  local sourcing for shutdown work, including boiler pressure parts,
  workshop fabrication, and on-site installation.
  
• Support
  the execution of projects involving internationally supplied equipment.
  
• Ensure
  all work complies with contractual specifications and customer
  expectations while maintaining the highest safety standards.
  

Requirements

Candidate Requirements

• Degree,
  BTech, National Higher Diploma, or Diploma in Mechanical Engineering.
  
• Approximately
  10 years' post-qualification experience in boiler plant maintenance and
  operations.
  
• Strong
  experience in industrial boiler maintenance, shutdown planning, and
  execution.
  
• Experience
  working within the pulp and paper industry will be highly
  advantageous.
  
• Ability
  to build strong customer relationships and communicate confidently on both
  technical and commercial matters.
  
• Proven
  experience supervising maintenance or shutdown activities on industrial
  sites.
  
• Strong
  planning, organisational, and problem-solving abilities.
  
• Willingness
  to travel extensively throughout KwaZulu-Natal, with approximately 50%
  site-based travel.
  
• Valid
  driver's licence.
  

Performance Measures

Success in this role will be measured through:

• Achievement
  of after-sales and spare parts sales objectives.
  
• Successful
  planning and delivery of shutdown projects.
  
• Customer
  satisfaction and long-term relationship development.
  
• Delivery of projects within agreed safety,
  quality, budget, and schedule requirements
  

Benefits

Salary & Benefits

A market-related salary package will be offered based on
qualifications and experience.

This role offers the opportunity to work with an
internationally recognised engineering business supporting critical
infrastructure within the pulp and paper sector, while gaining exposure to
complex maintenance and shutdown projects across KwaZulu-Natal.

How to Apply

If you are an experienced Boiler Specialist looking to join
a respected engineering organisation where your technical expertise and
customer focus will make a real impact, we'd love to hear from you. Submit your
CV today, and one of our recruitment consultants will contact you should your
application be shortlisted.

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