Outside Operator Outside Services at Sappi

As an Outside Operator Outside Services, you will be responsible for:

• Take water and sewage samples to the laboratory.
• Inspect North and East Storm water drains and report deviations.
• Visit water, effluent and sewage plants to determine needs and supply accordingly.
• Carry out river  and eye sampling and record flows (9 sampling points).
• Carry out fresh water, sewage and Effluent lines inspections and report deviations.
• Inspect reservoirs and pump stations (4 reservoirs, 6 pump stations) and take corrective action
• Supply equipment and assist with cleaning of sewage maturation ponds every 3 months.
• Assist with chlorine handling at the Sewage Plant.
• Arrange the offloading of lime trucks at the water treatment plant monthly.
• Assist with shut preparations and with various tasks during shuts.
• Assist with troubleshooting regarding stormwater and sewage contamination.
• Carry out various tasks as requested by the Outside Services Superintendent.
• Assist with standby duties for Outside Services and Farm.
• Perform v-norch measurement at Ngodwana Dam.
• Assist with weekly and Dam inspections.
• Distribution of coffee, tea and sugar monthly
• Assist in general housekeeping for the Outside Services plants.
• Assist and distribute consumables to the plants.
• Assist maintaining, updating and prioritizing the shut list of the plant equipment.
• Keep records of relevant operating information, mechanical and or electrical defects on the appropriate log sheets.
• Communicate with the relevant person depending on who is responsible for the defect in the equipment.
• SAP PM notifications.
• Work Permit book.
• OEE Entries.
• Daily Log sheets.
• Create a safe work environment by  identifying  and managing risks.
• Reports accidents, injuries and fires immediately to the Superintendent.
• Accountable to ensure adherence to all safety BP’s, procedures and BBS practices.
• Ensure adherence to specific Legal regulatory requirements.
• Do plant walkabouts and inspections and take corrective action where required.
• Assist to achieve 5S status in area of responsibility.
• Participate in the BBS program.
• Self-Development (PDP).
• Accurately capture data, enabling accurate plant efficiency calculations.
• Record all relevant plant deviations and notifications.
• Do time management
• Management of safety file.
• Distribute monthly pay slips and standby list to outside plant.

What are we looking for? 

• Matric with Maths and Physical Science or N3 Water and Wastewater treatment
• National Diploma in Chemical Engineering or Water and Wastewater treatment will be advantageous. 
• 2-3 Years relevant experience.