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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