Mechanical Superintendent
Sappi Specialised Cellulose, Umkomaas
Total years of experience :41 years, 3 months
Mechanical Supt in the Woodyard
Responsible for Boilermakers, Fitters and Riggers in my department
Oversee and attend to breakdowns
Changing of Bearings, Shafts, Pumps, Seals and alignments
Responsible for all plant maintenance - Liebherr log loaders, Bulldozers, Chippers,
Radar feeders, Screw, Belt & Chain conveyors, Holms Blowers, Stock system Hydraulics
Silos, Live rolls, Extraction roll system, Flumes, Grit conveyors and bark conveyors, Clarifier,
Sludge press, High pressure pumps, Stocking out pipes, Valves, Drum hoists, Woodloading
Ordering stock and Spares for my department
Evaluate artisans for their annual wage and salary increases
Liaison with Contractors
Daily, weekly and monthly reports
Shutdown planning for weekly and annual plant maintenance shutdowns.
Accurate record keeping
Filing
SAP
Time and Attendance
Purchase Requisitions / DPR’s
Notifications
Service Acceptances
Maintenance planning
BOM’s (Bill of Materials)
Shutdown planning
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