About the position
Our client, a leading Manufacturing company based in Port Shepstone, is looking to fill the position of Boiler Engineer.
Purpose of the Role:
The role is responsible for ensuring the optimal functioning of the Waste Heat Recovery (WHR) system to maximize energy efficiency, reduce operational costs, and contribute to sustainable production by effectively managing operations, safety, compliance, and team performance. The Boiler Engineer will also ensure the supply of competent and cost-effective maintenance and engineering support, service, advice, solutions, and techniques to maximize boiler performance in a safe and legally compliant manner.
Key Responsibilities:
Production Targets:
- Develop, implement, and maintain standards to increase boiler plant and equipment reliability and safe operation.
- Complete failure analysis of plant and equipment as per plant standard, identify probable root cause and ensure close-out.
- Inspect the internal condition of the boiler during shut down in relation to the AIA to obtain a COC after any modification and repair.
- Manage boiler inspection reports and repair data books.
- Assist the maintenance manager with long-term maintenance planning, budgeting, capex, maintenance, and project work execution.
- Provide weekly feedback to the maintenance manager on boiler performance, unresolved engineering problems, monthly projects report, investigations undertaken, and the status.
- Optimize WHR system operations to recover maximum energy and ensure steady power generation for plant operations.
- Collaborate with production teams to align WHR output with production needs.
Control of Production Costs:
- Monitor and reduce energy wastage within the WHR process.
- Optimize maintenance schedules to minimize costs while ensuring system reliability.
Monitor Production and Stock Records:
- Maintain records of energy output, downtime, and heat recovery efficiency.
- Track and manage spares inventory for WHR equipment to minimize production delays.
Control Quality of Output:
- Ensure quality parameters for waste heat utilization and system performance are consistently met.
- Conduct regular audits and performance checks of the WHR system.
Budget:
- Prepare and monitor the budget for the WHR department, aligning with corporate financial goals.
- Track spending against budget and justify variances.
SHEQ (Safety, Health, Environment, and Quality):
- Support ISO9000 (Quality Management system), ISO14001 (Environmental Management standards), ISO50001 (Energy Management System), and OHSAS18000 (Health and Safety Management System) for engineering in the section.
- Educate the team on the requirements and monitor adherence to standards, policies, procedures, and work instructions.
- Participate in the development of safe work procedures for the section, perform critical task analysis, guide and monitor the team on correct isolation and lockout procedures when performing maintenance work.
General :
- Deep knowledge of WHR technology and its integration into cement manufacturing.
- Continuously explore ways to improve energy recovery and system longevity.
People Management and Development:
- Recruit, train, and develop WHR team members, focusing on technical and safety skills.
- Conduct performance reviews and implement development plans.
Compliance:
- Ensure the Waste Heat Recovery (WHR) system complies with environmental and legal regulations.
- Stay updated on regulatory changes affecting Waste Heat Recovery (WHR) operations.
Qualifications and Experience:
Essential:
- A minimum of a completed Grade 12 certificate.
- SAQA-accredited Engineering Qualification (i.e., BSc / BEng / B-Tech in Mechanical Engineering).
- Registered for and permission granted to write the Government Certificate of Competency (GCC) Factories & Works (Electrical or Mechanical Engineering) exams.
- SAP Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) software experience.
- At least 5-8 years of experience in a cement manufacturing plant or heavy industry, specifically with Waste Heat Recovery Systems or energy optimization projects.
- In-depth knowledge of WHR systems, including boilers, turbines, heat exchangers, and power generation technologies.
- Proven experience in managing maintenance, troubleshooting, and system optimization of WHR or similar thermal systems.
- Ability to work in a high-temperature, industrial environment.
- Willingness to work shifts, weekends, or during plant downtimes for critical system interventions.
- Flexibility to travel between sites if WHR systems are implemented in multiple locations.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
Advantageous:
- Government Certificate of Competency (GCC) Factories & Works (Electrical or Mechanical Engineering).
- Management Development Programme (MDP) or relevant management qualification will be considered advantageous.
- Experience with automation and control systems used in WHR (e.g., SCADA, DCS).
- Knowledge of alternative fuels or renewable energy integration into industrial processes.
- Familiarity with energy regulations and compliance standards (e.g., ISO 50001).
- Certified Energy Manager.
- Postgraduate qualification in Energy Systems, Process Engineering, or Industrial Management.
- Certification in Project Management or Lean Six Sigma.
- SAP MRP System certification.
- Leadership training.
- People management experience.
- A valid driver's license and own reliable transport
If you are interested in applying for this role, please send a detailed copy of your CV to [Email Address Removed]
If you have not been contacted within two (2) weeks, please consider your application as unsuccessful.
Desired Skills:
- production targets
- production monitoring
- budgets
- SHEQ
- Compliance
