Process Controller in Training - Recovery at Sappi

About the Job

• We’re on the lookout for a Process Controller in Training - Recovery for a training and development program to become a competent Process Controller by completing necessary manuals, obtaining minimum qualifications and licenses

As a Process Controller in Training - Recovery, you will be responsible for:

• Take and hand over shift, utilize the electronic reporting systems.
• Evaluates data input of 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).
• Perform 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.
• Perform pump change over as per schedule.
• Complete PJO’s as and when requested.
• Compile and update best practices as required and step by step procedures.
• Ensure good housekeeping practices.
• Ensure all equipment defects are attended to by generating notification.
• Ensure that all equipment defects are attended to immediately.
• Issue work permits as and when required.
• Perform gas testing as and when required.
• Create a safe work environment by identifying and managing risks.
• Reports accidents, injuries and fires immediately to the Shift Superintendent.
• Accountable to ensure adherence to all safety BP’s, procedures and BBS practices.
• Ensure adherence to specific Legal regulatory requirements.
• Achieve 5s status in area of responsibility.
• Coach and Train new employees in area of responsibility.
• Act in Process Controller position when required, with the required licenses.

What are we looking for?

• Matric with Maths and Science or N3 Pulp and Paper
• Studying toward relevant NQF 5 qualification
• Relevant Diploma advantageous
• 3 years Recovery experience
• Outside Operator or Process Operator license

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