SQUARE 1 RECRUITMENT

Boiler Specialist (Maintenance & Operation)

SQUARE 1 RECRUITMENT  •  Richards Bay, ZA (Onsite)  •  5 days ago
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Job Description


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.


Disclaimer


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of your personal information in accordance with the Protection of Personal
Information Act (POPIA) for recruitment purposes.


This advert has been prepared from the supplied job
profile and additional client information while presenting the employer
generically and without identifying the client.

SQUARE 1 RECRUITMENT

About SQUARE 1 RECRUITMENT

Square 1 Recruitment is where passion meets hard work, and delivery is enabled by world-class training and years of experience in sourcing and placing great talent.

We are an entrepreneurial business that partners with our clients, offering them a personal and tailored approach to the traditional recruitment process.

Working with us means that you can rest assured, knowing that your recruitment is in the hands of an experienced team, interested in your success as a business.

Industry
HR & Recruiting
Company Size
1-10 employees
Headquarters
Johannesburg, ZA
Year Founded
2018
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