Jobs at Sappi

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We are hiring!

• At Sappi, we are a leading global provider with a reputation for delivering high-quality sustainable Woodfibre products and solutions for the global markets. We lead through our values centred around safety, integrity, courage, making smart decisions which we execute with speed. We are seeking unique people who believe in fostering a diverse and inclusive and safe environment.
• We’re on the lookout for an Outside Operator Uptakes #3 to safely and efficiently operate the equipment under his/her control, to ensure optimum production thereby reducing downtime and incorrect functioning of the plant. The incumbent must be the eyes of the Process Controller, and be responsible for all duties outside of the control room.

As an Outside Operator Uptakes #3 you will be responsible for:

PLANT OPERATIONS

• Takes and hands over shifts, ensuring effective communication and continuity of operations.
• Monitors, controls, and audits the functionality and operating parameters of all outside plant equipment.
• Performs pre-start-up inspections and executes equipment start-ups and shutdowns in accordance with approved procedures.
• Conducts regular equipment inspections, takes samples as required, and implements corrective actions to minimise downtime and production delays.
• Identifies, reports, and responds to abnormal plant conditions, breakdowns, power failures, and operating problems in consultation with the Process Controller.
• Maintains high housekeeping standards and performs additional operational duties as directed by the Process Controller or Shift Superintendent.

SAFETY, HEALTH, ENVIRONMENT & QUALITY (SHEQ)

• Creates and maintains a safe work environment by identifying, managing, and mitigating operational risks.
• Ensures compliance with all safety business processes, procedures, BBS practices, and applicable legal and regulatory requirements.
• Conducts plant walkabouts and inspections, reporting accidents, injuries, fires, and non-conformances while implementing corrective actions where required.

SHUT MANAGEMENT

• Maintains, updates, and prioritises the outside plant shut list and records equipment defects and operating information on the appropriate log sheets.
• Communicates equipment defects and maintenance requirements effectively with the Process Controller and relevant maintenance personnel.

SYSTEMS & PROCESS COMPLIANCE

• Ensures compliance with SAP notification and work order business processes and accurately records operational information.
• Communicates effectively with the Process Controller and other stakeholders to support safe, efficient, and reliable plant operations.

What are we looking for?

• Grade 12 (Matric) with Mathematics and Physical Science.
• N3 in Pulp and Paper.
• Minimum of 3 years’ relevant production experience in a manufacturing or production environment.

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 .
• Market leading leave benefits.
• Employee wellbeing benefits.

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Description

We are hiring!

• At Sappi, we are a leading global provider with a reputation for delivering high-quality sustainable Woodfibre products and solutions for the global markets. We lead through our values centred around safety, integrity, courage, making smart decisions which we execute with speed. We are seeking unique people who believe in fostering a diverse and inclusive and safe environment.
• We’re on the lockout for Field Operator : Utilities the incumbent in this position will provide assistance to the Process Controller for the continuous and efficient operation of the Boilers, TFR, PM Abatement, Power station & Auxiliary Plants and to ensure that the plant remains clean at all times operating in a safe and efficient manner.

As a Field Operator : Utilities you will be responsible to:

• Opens, closes manual valves on request
• Manipulates valves to the correct open or close position based on start-up or shutdown and normal operations
• Opens and closes by-pass lines as and when required
• Assist the Process Controller in changing over and flushing of all relevant pipework
• Checks the functionality of all-important auxiliary equipment’s of the Boiler
• Conducts plant related tasks on instruction from foreman and process controller
• Checks coal bunker levels at the beginning of every shift
• Cleans hydro seals on boilers
• Conduct baghouse section checks and plant operation including housekeeping.
• Monitor TFR section and conduct housekeeping as and when required
• Slices and breaks ash clinkers
• Initiates light up of boilers after instruction form process controller-steam, fetch wood , paper from PM2 and paraffin from stores before lighting the fire
• Blows soot on boilers by operating soot blower, after instruction from process controller
• Keep grit refiring in hoppers on CFB clear
• Removes and replace covers on hydro seals and jammed stokers for cleaning
• Assist process controller – turbine with all related tasks at power station opening and closing of valves
• Take water meter readings in the mill, compound, DFM and river pumps every week
• Assist in greasing the stokers when its jammed, open and do first line maintenance
• Cleans LP and HP feedwater filters
• Maintains boiler bed fires using long metal pipes/rod in all Coal fired boilers
• Maintain good housekeeping around Plant
• Change stoker belts when its necessary or damaged
• Supervisor cleaners when cleaning spillages in boilers house
• Clears paddle ash extractor when jammed
• Wash basement twice a shift and ensures the drains are kept clear of build-up
• Removes ash spillages around conveyors and hoppers
• Prioritize filling of boiler coalbunkers, monitors, and controls coal flow onto the coal belts into coal bunker
• Record weight on meter readings before and after loading of coal into each boiler bunker, enter on LIS
• Lash coalbunkers to prevent slag and fines build-up
• Completes isolation as per isolation procedure as and when required
• Operate forklift as and when required
• Take and analyse boiler water sample  

What are we looking for?

Relevant Qualifications & Experience

• Matric and/or N3 Pulp and paper technology
• Minimum 3 months experience as Process Trainee

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 the role)
• Market-leading leave benefits
• Employee wellbeing benefits