Sappi Southern Africa

Ngodwana Mill

Process Specialist Recovery (HRL 16)

We are hiring!

At Sappi, we are a leading global provider with a reputation for delivering high-quality sustainable Woodfibre products and solutions for the global markets. We lead through our values centred around integrity, courage, making smart decisions which we execute with speed. We are seeking unique people who believe in fostering a diverse and inclusive environment.

We’re on the lookout for an experienced Process Specialist Recovery to support the Utilities team, utilizing experience and knowledge to run the equipment in a Chemical Recovery circuit at optimum levels.

As a Process Specialist Recovery, you will be responsible for:

• Review critical performance parameters daily/monthly/annually and action any items that are deviating from specifications.
• Maintain historical records of operating parameters, monitoring them for longer term potential deviations.
• Accountable for the identification of Capital requirements for longer term production efficiency improvement projects.
• Address immediate operating parameters out of specification by way of technical adjustments and operator coaching.
• Review and inspect the operating units daily, for efficient functionality, addressing any potential risks to achieve target Overall Equipment Effectiveness.
• Assist with problem solving and corrective actions. This includes the facilitation, initiation and participation in team-based problem solving.
• Develop Best Operating practices for Recovery plant.
• Train, mentor and coach Recovery operating team for development and sustainability.
• Always stay abreast of international standard and trends to ensure latest technology evaluations for plant upgrades.
• Engineer solutions to process and operational problems.
• Be an active member of the Ngodwana BLRBAC committee.
• Manage people and act in Production Manager capacity.

What are we looking for?

• BSc / BTech Chemical Engineering or BTech Pulp and Paper
• 5 Years’ Utilities or Recovery experience

What’s in it for you?

• Opportunity to work within a global organisation that continues to thrive in a rapidly changing world even after 80 years of existence
• learning and development programmes to fast-track your career within Sappi
• Opportunities to travel (dependent on upon the role)
• Market leading leave benefits
• Employee wellbeing benefits

Closing Date: 07 December 2023

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Sappi is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. At Sappi, we encourage and support vaccination.