Checker Energy

Sappi; uMfolozi Local Municipality; On-site; ZAR 200,000 - 350,000; Full time

Job summary

Sappi is seeking a Checker Energy responsible for ensuring operational efficiency and safety within the plant. This role involves routine equipment checks, overseeing the safe offloading of materials, and supporting team development. Candidates should have a Matric with Maths & Physics and relevant production experience.

Benefits

Learning and development programs

Opportunities to travel

Market-leading leave benefits

Qualifications

• 1 to 3 years relevant experience in a production or manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the plant operates within required production rates and quality specifications.
• Conduct routine checks on auxiliary equipment every shift.
• Report any equipment defects or process abnormalities.

Skills

Operational Safety

Equipment Maintenance

Problem Solving

Education

Matric (Grade 12) with Maths & Physics or N3 in Pulp and Paper

Job description

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 prioritize safety, integrity, courage, and making smart decisions, which we execute with speed. We are committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and safe environment.

We are seeking a Checker Energy to ensure all equipment and processes are fully utilized and functional. This role is responsible for the efficient operation of the outside area of the plant within their area of responsibility, ensuring the safe execution of outside activities.

As a Checker Energy, your responsibilities will include:

• Ensuring the plant operates within required production rates and quality specifications.
• Conducting routine checks on auxiliary equipment once per shift to verify proper functioning.
• Reporting any equipment defects, process abnormalities, or deviations from standard operating conditions.
• Overseeing the safe, timely, and efficient offloading of fuel oil, acid, and caustic tankers.
• Identifying abnormal or emergency plant conditions and applying corrective actions as per BOP (Best Operating Practices).
• Performing housekeeping duties with the team to maintain cleanliness and order in your area of responsibility.
• Taking process samples as required to support quality and process control.
• Promoting a safe work environment by identifying, reporting, and managing risks.
• Immediately reporting accidents, injuries, or fires to the Process Controller or Shift Superintendent.
• Ensuring compliance with safety procedures, legal regulations, and BBS (Behavior-Based Safety) practices.
• Acting as Outside Operator – Energy when required to ensure operational continuity.
• Supporting team development by coaching and training new employees in your area of responsibility.

Administration duties include:

• Accurately capturing and recording plant data, deviations, and notifications to enable performance tracking and process improvement.

Qualifications we are looking for:

• Matric (Grade 12) with Maths & Physics or N3 in Pulp and Paper.
• Minimum of 1 to 3 years relevant experience in a production or manufacturing environment.

What’s in it for you?

• The opportunity to work within a global organization that continues to thrive in a rapidly changing world even after 80 years of existence.
• Learning and development programs to fast-track your career within Sappi.
• Opportunities to travel.
• Market-leading leave benefits.

Sappi is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration regardless of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. At Sappi, we encourage and support vaccination.

ABOUT SAPPI

Sappi is a leading global provider of everyday materials made from woodfibre-based renewable resources. As a diversified, innovative, and trusted leader focused on sustainable processes and products, we are building a more circular economy by making what we should, not just what we can.