Boiler Specialist (Maintenance & Operation

Boiler Specialist (Maintenance & Operation)

Richards Bay, South Africa | Posted on 06/08/2026

Boiler Specialist | Drive Critical Shutdown Projects inthe 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 tothe pulp and paper industry . This is an excellent opportunity for ahands-on mechanical engineering professional who thrives in customer-facigenvironments and enjoys balancing technical expertise with commercialresponsibility.

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

• Serveas the primary technical contact for customers regarding after-salesboiler 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.
• Conductmechanical inspections and operational reviews to improve plant performance and reliability.
• Leador supervise shutdown activities on-site, ensuring projects are deliveredsafely, on time, within budget, and to the required quality standards.
• Engage with customers, suppliers, contractors, and internal stakeholders on bothtechnical and commercial matters.
• Coordinatelocal sourcing for shutdown work, including boiler pressure parts,workshop fabrication, and on-site installation.
• Support the execution of projects involving internationally supplied equipment.
• Ensureall work complies with contractual specifications and customer expectations while maintaining the highest safety standards.

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.
• Abilityto build strong customer relationships and communicate confidently on bothtechnical and commercial matters.
• Proven
  experience supervising maintenance or shutdown activities on industrialsites.
• Strongplanning, organisational, and problem-solving abilities.
• Willingness to travel extensively throughout Kwa Zulu-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.
• Successfulplanning and delivery of shutdown projects.
• Customer satisfaction and long-term relationship development.
• Delivery of projects within agreed safety,quality, budget, and schedule requirements.

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 Kwa Zulu-Natal.

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