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 safety, integrity, courage, making smart decisions which we execute with speed. We are seeking unique people who believe in fostering a diverse and inclusive and safe environment.

We’re on the lookout for an experienced Process Engineer who will be responsible for reviewing the effectiveness of processes in the operation and design process improvements to ensure higher production, less waste and improved consistency of quality standards for specific product lines.

As Process Engineer you will be responsible to:

• Reviewing start-up procedures, shut-down procedures, best-operating practices and training manuals.
• Identify patterns that could indicate opportunities to improve processes going forward.
• Develop recommendations on which areas should be investigated further.
• Conduct detailed root cause analysis by gathering input from multiple sources including alarm data, production floor operators, managers and technical reports. Ensure that documentation is updated and approved.
• Develop high-level process designs for single plants based on the priorities defined in the projects list for the mill or as assigned by technical managers. Ensure that engineering standards are met in all aspects.
• Develop detailed process designs for specific processes in one or more parts of the production facility. This includes mass and energy balances, valve sizing and tuning, pump sizing and other technical specifications designed to make processes more efficient.
• Lead design review meetings by collaborating with other process engineers to conduct peer reviews of new designs.
• Create an understanding of environmental standards and engineer improvements with current and future legislative requirements in mind.
• Lead risk studies (Structured What If Technique – SWIFT, Hazard and Operability Study – HAZOP) for the plant.
• Review detailed designs prepared by other process engineers from a control effectiveness point of view.
• Determine the impact of the process changes on people, processes and systems in place in the plant. Develop actions to address the changes. Work closely with project managers to draw in support from other areas (for example Sappi Learning if there is training required).
• Oversee the commissioning of new equipment or changed processes.
• Work with project managers throughout the implementation of the new processes to obtain feedback on successes and risks.

What are we looking for?

Relevant Qualifications & Experience

• Bsc Degree or BTech in Chemical Engineering coupled with pulp and paper experience.
• 3 - 5 years of process experience in a heavy manufacturing environment.

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 the role)
• Market-leading leave benefits
• Employee wellbeing benefits