Plant Diagnostics Analyst

Your Mission:

• Conduct systematic diagnostics on plant, process, and equipment performance issues
• Identify root causes of recurring breakdowns, instability, quality losses, and inefficiencies
• Support fault-finding across electrical, instrumentation, control, and mechanical interfaces (in collaboration with relevant disciplines)
• Provide rapid technical support during abnormal plant conditions and major incidents
• Support optimisation initiatives across paper machines, finishing, utilities, and supporting systems
• Identify improvement opportunities related to availability, reliability, speed, yield, and energy efficiency
• Assist with commissioning, tuning, and stabilisation of modified or new equipment
• Drive continuous improvement actions aligned with MMS / IWS principles
• Support reliability improvement plans by analysing failure trends and performance data
• Contribute to RCAs, problem‑solving sessions, and stability reviews
• Assist in developing corrective and preventive actions to eliminate repeat failures
• Support maintenance strategies and condition‑based monitoring initiatives
• Analyse plant data, trends, and performance indicators to support decision‑making
• Translate technical findings into clear, practical recommendations for operations and maintenance teams
• Prepare diagnostic reports, summaries, and improvement proposals for management review
• Work closely with production, maintenance, engineering, and safety teams to implement improvements
• Provide technical coaching and on‑the‑job support to artisans, operators, and junior staff
• Act as a technical bridge between operations and engineering during problem‑solving and improvement projects
• Ensure all diagnostic and optimisation activities comply with Mondi safety standards and legal requirements
• Actively identify and mitigate safety risks associated with plant and equipment performance
• Promote a strong safety culture during troubleshooting and improvement work

Your profile:

• Trade tested Electrician or Millwright with proven technical expertise
• National Diploma in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering
• Additional technical training in controls, instrumentation, or diagnostics would be advantageous
• Minimum of 5 – 8 years of experience in an industrial or manufacturing environment
• Proven experience in plant troubleshooting, optimisation, and reliability support
• Exposure to paper machines, finishing, or heavy process industries would be advantageous
• Advanced fault‑finding and diagnostic capability
• Strong understanding of plant systems and interdependencies
• Data interpretation and problem‑solving skills
• Continuous improvement and optimisation mindset

We

Offer:

• Location:
  
  Merebank Mill, Travancore Drive, Merebank, 4052
• Duration:
  Permanent

• Health benefits
• Learning & Development

We strive to create a culture that inspires our people to reach their full potential. Going the extra mile – for colleagues and customers – our people drive our passion for performance and are the key ingredient of Mondi’s success. Be part of our future.

Do you want to know more about Mondi? We are a global leader in packaging and paper, contributing to a better world through innovative solutions that are sustainable by design. Our global team of 24,000 people works across 100 production sites in more than 30 countries.

Our strength lies in our diversity. We are dedicated to creating a team that reflects the diversity of the world we operate in. We believe in your potential and are committed to supporting you as you grow and learn  you need any accommodations during the recruitment process, please reach out to the contact person listed above.

Appointments will be made in line with our Employment Equity Plan. The above advert has minimum requirements listed; however, Management reserves the right to use additional/relevant information as criteria for shortlisting.