Current Openings at Sappi

As a Senior GIS Analyst, you will be responsible for:

• Research all new GIS technologies and possible applications in Sappi.
• Investigate business needs for implementation of new GIS technologies and propose business cases.
• Configure and develop GIS applications using existing GIS technologies available in Sappi. 
• Maintain and support all GIS applications and provide user support.
• Interact with GIS vendors and external entities regarding software maintenance and new technologies.
• Differentially correct GPS data to accurately reflect the shape & location of the plot
• Send all updated information to the relevant business owners
• Provide GPS help desk support for users and assist with technical queries and support.
• Create, manage and publish GIS services and customise ESRI (Environmental Spatial Research Institute) web applications, mobile applications, and the use in Operational Dashboards.
• Administer user accounts using license portal.
• Manage the ArcGIS training portal for all Sappi users.
• Train users on the correct use of GPS capture devices and associated software
• Manage the rollout and provide training on Operational Dashboard applications
• Resolve incompatibilities caused by software upgrades

What are we looking for:

• Matric and Bachelor’s Degree in Information Systems, Environmental sciences  (Forestry, Agriculture, Environment), GEO-Informatics or equivalent
• Minimum 5 years of GIS experience
• Python and HTML5 knowledge will be advantageous.
• License management
• Metadata management
• GIS software (ESRI Products)
• ArcGIS Enterprise Architecture
• Spatial Data editing
• Spatial analysis
• Data interpretation
• Cartography
• Ortho – rectification
• Spatial data modelling
• Scripting and query building
• GIS visualisation and representation
• Micro competency
• Spatial database administration
• Leica/Trimble GPS device competency
• Python and HTML5 scripting experience will be advantageous.

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As a Coal Yard Assistant - Energy, you will be responsible for:

• Operate on a shift basis the side arm charger as per safe work procedure.
• Reclaim coal from stockpiles to relevant users as required.
• Ensure the correct coal is delivered to the respective Boilers/Gas/Producer.
• Move/remove trucks to and from the tippler.
• Responsible for housekeeping of side arm charger, tippler, pit, and tippler structure.
• Connect/disconnect rail trucks.
• Check all trucks to ensure trucks are fully offloaded when removed.
• Check that brakes of trucks are “on” when the truck is on the tippler for offloading.
• Report all defects to Coal Yard Operator on a shift basis.
• Ensure that not more than 15 trucks are moved by the side arm charger at a time.
• Ensure that coal samples are taken on a Monday and sent to the laboratory for analysis.
• Remove undesirable obstacles from rail lines to prevent derailments.
• Ensure/monitor the correct running of the conveyor system to load coal silos to the correct levels
• Move the stacker from one stockpile to another.
• Release air brakes to all the trucks as soon as it’s placed for offloading.
• Coordinate the removal of coal rejects.
• Check the conveyor system on a shift basis and report defects to the operator.
• Any other ad hoc requests from Shift Superintendent / Production. 

What are we looking for?

• Matric (Maths and Physical Science) or N3 Pulp and Paper
• 0-6 months Manufacturing Experience

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As a Softwood Operator, you will be responsible for:

• Perform pre-operational checks prior to start-up by physical checks, monitoring closed circuit television(CCTV) and SCADA control panel monitors.
• Test the Metal Detector at the beginning of every shift and ensure it is repaired if faulty before starting up to prevent damage to the Chipper. 
• Safely start up and shut down plant machinery.
• Monitor plant during operation by physically checking through control room windows, CCTV and Scada control panel monitors.
• Control the feeding of logs to prevent log blockages, misalignment and equipment damage.
• Monitor and remove foreign material such as stones on conveyor system using CCTV monitor to prevent equipment damage.
• Control log debarking operation on Debarker Drums to ensure quality chips.
• Control log chipping operation to prevent/ minimise timber wastage by correct log feeding and timeous Chipper knife changes.
• Identify abnormal/ emergency plant conditions and take corrective action according to Best Operating Procedure(BOP).
• Isolate plant and issue work permits.
• Clear log and bark blockages on conveyor systems.
• Oversee and perform related tasks during knife change.
• Monitor log quality and report deviations to Shift Superintendent.
• Ensure plant is running at optimum state to deliver on daily production and quality targets.
• Monitor chip stacking operation to ensure compliance to FIFO principle and continuous chip supply to customers using CCTV and SCADA monitors.
• Communicate with Shift Superintendent, Screening and GW Operator with regards to abnormal conditions and breakdowns.
• Communicate with Maintenance personnel with regards to Maintenance work and Production plan.
• Communicate with SW Checker and Log Loading Contractor with regards to Production and daily action plans.
• Coach and train new employees within area of responsibility.
• Act in higher position when required and licensed.
• Create plant maintenance notifications (SAP).
• Record plant status and deviations on log book.
• Sign off work permit after work completion and area inspection.

What are we looking for? 

• Matric with Maths and Physical Science or N3 Pulp and Paper with Maths and Science
• 06 - 12 months experience in the Woodyard section.