Instrument Mechanician at Sappi

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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 centered around safety, integrity, courage, and 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 a Instrument Mechanician to safely perform maintenance tasks to ensure long-term plant reliability, thereby contributing to the overall equipment effectiveness. To ensure optimum plant availability by efficient maintenance of all instrumentation systems and equipment according to engineering safety standards.

As an Instrument Mechanician, you will be responsible to:

• Installs, commissions, modifies and maintains instrument installations and DCS equipment by the application of engineering expertise and skills in order to satisfify Engineering and Production standards and requirements. 
• Optimises by loop tuning, investigates and fault-finds process controls systems (DCS) by the application of engineering skills, process plant and process control knowledge so as to maintain performance requirements of such systems.
• Removes defective instruments from system, decontaminates, disassembles, and cleans instruments, and replaces defective parts, using hand tools. 
• Reassembles instruments and replaces instruments in system, using hand tools. 
• Calibrates readings on instruments according to standards and adjusts phasing and aligns stages to ensure accuracy of recording and indicating function.
• Records calibrations made, parts and components used, and inventory of parts on hand. 
• Prepares schematic drawings, sketches, and reports to reflect changes or alterations made in instruments, circuits, and systems.
• Performs other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit. 
• Required to work standby and overtime as required. 
• Understands the SHEQ requirement, investigates incidents (SHEQ) and identify root causes of Non-Conformances and corrects deviations, and maintains a high level of good housekeeping in the workplace at all time. 

Required Minimum Qualifications: 

• Recognised Instrumentation Trade Certificate (Manpower or SETA accredited)
• Relevant 2 Years post-apprenticeship experience with a focus on instrumentation fault finding in an industrial environment would be advantageous.