Process Controller Chemical at Sappi

We’re on the lookout for an experienced Process Controller Chemical to safely and efficiently operate the equipment under his/her control, and co-ordinate plant activities on a shift basis. Ensure optimum production output and quality within budget. 

 As a Process Controller Chemical, you will be responsible for: 

• Take and hand over the shift, utilize the electronic reporting systems
• Evaluates data input of the previous shift and react accordingly
• Check quality sheets and exception reports
• Understand the forecast of the shift
• Evaluate external plant influences and communicate to Shift Superintendent
• Ensure continuity of communication
• Communicate plant status with Shift Superintendent and Outside Operator
• Ensure response to, execution of, and communication to all levels where necessary (briefs, emails, memos, etc.).
• Optimise plant status within current constraints (raw materials, and services)
• Do rate changes as requested
• Ensure corrective action on all non-conformances
• Execute production activities i.e. shut, start-ups and stops, exception reports, log sheets, graphs, trends, etc.
• Do grade changes as requested
• Doing pump changeover as per schedule
• Complete PJO’s
• Compile and update best practices as required
• Ensure good housekeeping practices
• Optimize raw material consumption
• Ensure that all equipment defects are attended to immediately
• Accountable to ensure adherence to all safety BP’s, procedures, and BBS.
• Ensure adherence to specific Legal regulatory requirements.
• Raise and close out SHEQ deviations
• Maintain, update, and prioritize the shut list

What are we looking for?

• Relevant Post Matric Certificate (NQF Level 5) or Diploma
• Minimum of 2 years relevant experience
• A relevant plant license will be advantageous