Process Engineer

Sappi; Umkomaas; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global provider in KwaZulu-Natal is seeking an experienced Process Engineer to design improvements ensuring higher production and quality standards. The ideal candidate will hold a degree in Chemical Engineering and have 3-5 years of manufacturing process experience. This role offers opportunities for learning, development, and travel within a thriving organization. Market-leading benefits are also provided.

Benefits

Learning and development programmes

Opportunities to travel

Market-leading leave benefits

Employee wellbeing benefits

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of process experience in a manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop high-level process designs for single plants.
• Provide process input into pre-feasibility studies.
• Participate in feasibility studies by developing draft processes.
• Develop detailed process designs for specific processes.
• Lead design review meetings with other process engineers.
• Present designs and review control strategies.
• Work with project managers on change management actions.

Skills

Process improvement

Safety standards

Project management

Education

Degree in Chemical Engineering or B Tech Chemical Engineering

Job 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 lookout for an experienced Process Engineer to design process improvements to ensure higher production, less waste, and improved consistency of quality standards for specific product lines.

As a Process Engineer, you will be responsible for:

• Develop high-level process designs for single plants based on the priorities defined in the projects list for the mill or as assigned by Technical Managers. Ensure that engineering standards are met for all aspects
• Provide process input into pre‑feasibility studies with a focus on technical parameters and testing assumptions that are put forward by project team
• Participate in feasibility studies by developing draft processes and providing technical advice
• Develop detailed process designs for specific processes in one or more parts of the production facility. This includes mass and energy balances, valve sizing and tuning, pump sizing, and other technical specifications designed to make processes more efficient
• Lead design review meetings by collaborating with other process engineers to conduct peer reviews of new designs. Run through design details to determine if the design elements are complete, controls are adequate, and if they are likely to achieve the improvements that were scoped
• Present own designs to colleagues for their input and review. Review longer‑term control strategies and advanced control opportunities. Ensure measurement and mass and energy balance accuracy
• Work closely with project managers to scope out the change management actions, determine the stakeholders, and contribute to the development of communication and training materials. Create an understanding of environmental standards and engineer improvements with current and future legislative requirements in mind
• Work with Project Managers throughout the implementation of the new processes to obtain feedback on successes and risks. Adjust process designs if required. Measure the outcome of the process changes to determine if the efficiency improvements have been achieved

What are we looking for?

• Degree in Chemical Engineering or B Tech Chemical Engineering with Pulp and Paper experience
• 3‑5 years of process experience in a manufacturing 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 (dependent on the role)
• Market‑leading leave benefits
• Employee wellbeing benefits