Senior Quality Control System (QCS) at Sappi

As a Senior Quality Control System Engineer , you will be responsible to:  

• Develop QCS maintenance best practice systems, schedules, resource allocation, and budgets to meet production and QCS performance targets, aligning with the regional maintenance strategy and international standards.
• Provide input into determining production targets, including shrinkage, standard deviation, and final product quality, benchmarking against international practices for competitiveness.
• Maintain effective communication of Data and BUS Links between QCS, Distributive Control Systems (DCS), and Programmable Logical Systems (PLC) based on international standards.
• Prioritize and motivate capital expenditure projects for new equipment, technology, or upgrades, ensuring alignment with international best practices.
• Review the performance of all control loops and make improvements as necessary, benchmarking against international benchmarks on a continuous basis
• Maintain a safe working environment for the QCS Engineering team, adhering to the Sappi SHEQ system and international safety standards.
• Monitor compliance with ISO Standards, benchmarking against global quality standards for continuous improvement.
• Coordinate QCS duties and standby duties on all Sappi sites, prioritizing based on the nature of the breakdown and benchmarking against international response times.
• Manage QCS Department T&A, incorporating best practices for efficient workforce management

What are we looking for? 

• Recognized Engineering Degree or Diploma (NQF7) e.g., BSc/B Tech/NHD Elect Eng. (LC).
• Minimum 10 years’ experience with Quality Control System Engineering and at least 5 years supervisory experience
• DCS, PLC, and IT experience essential.
• Minimum 10 years experience within Pulp and Paper industry
• Extensive knowledge of Network Platform software and hardware, Smart Platform software and hardware