Energy Process Controller — Safe, Efficient Utilities Plant

Sappi; Mbombela (Nelspruit); On-site; ZAR 350,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

Sappi in South Africa is seeking a Process Controller Energy to safely operate plant utilities on a shift basis, ensuring optimal production and quality within budget. You will monitor and control plant operations, execute start-ups and shutdowns, optimize performance of steam, power, demineralised water and compressed air, and report issues through SAP notifications while maintaining SHEQ compliance.

Ideal candidates will have Matric with Maths and Physical Science, a relevant National Diploma,

Qualifications

• Matric (Grade 12) with Maths & Physical Science or N3 in Pulp and Paper.
• Relevant National Diploma in Pulp and Paper/Chemical Engineering or related fields.
• Minimum of two (2) years’ experience relevant plant experience. "Utilities/Boiler Environment"
• Relevant plant licences.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and control plant operations to ensure safe, stable, and efficient production in accordance with operating procedures and production requirements.
• Execute production activities, including plant start-ups, shutdowns, stoppages, rate changes, pump changeovers, and the management of operational exceptions on a shift basis.
• Optimise plant performance within current operating constraints, including raw material and plant availability, while maintaining production and quality targets for all mill Utilities (Steam, power, Demineralised water and compressed air).
• Monitor plant conditions and process data by reviewing trends, logsheets, exception reports, operator logs, forecasts, and previous-shift information, and take corrective action to ensure uninterrupted supply of Utilities.
• Ensure effective shift handovers and communication by communicating plant status, operational requirements, risks, and emerging issues to the Shift Superintendent and other stakeholders; capture plant downtime on OEE system.
• Identify, manage, and resolve operational deviations and equipment defects, ensuring corrective actions are implemented and non-conformances closed; report via SAP notifications.
• Maintain a safe and compliant work environment by identifying and managing risks, adhering to SHEQ procedures, and completing required observations; issue Works permits as required.
• Manage shutdown and start-up activities by maintaining shut lists, coordinating maintenance and cleaning, preparing shutdown/start-up plans, and conducting pre-startup checklists.

Skills

Plant operations

Shift coordination

Safety awareness

Education

Matric with Maths & Physical Science or N3 in Pulp and Paper

National Diploma in Pulp and Paper/Chemical Engineering

Tools

SAP notifications

Job description

Sappi in South Africa is seeking a Process Controller Energy to safely operate plant utilities on a shift basis, ensuring optimal production and quality within budget. You will monitor and control plant operations, execute start-ups and shutdowns, optimize performance of steam, power, demineralised water and compressed air, and report issues through SAP notifications while maintaining SHEQ compliance.

Ideal candidates will have Matric with Maths and Physical Science, a relevant National Diploma,