Senior Outside Operator - Pulp & Paper Plant Ops

Sappi; Mbombela (Nelspruit); On-site; ZAR 420,000 - 600,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel opportunities

Generous leave benefits

Wellbeing benefits

Learning & development

Job summary

Sappi is hiring a Senior Outside Operator in Mpumalanga to operate the Cooking or Bleach plant processes and coordinate plant activities on shift, ensuring efficient performance of the operating units.

You will monitor operations, perform inspections, and uphold SHEQ standards while coordinating with maintenance. The role offers growth in a global leader and opportunities to travel and develop professionally.

Qualifications

• 1 year minimum manufacturing experience in pulp and paper.
• S4 Chemical Engineering or Diploma in Pulp and Paper Technology/Chemical Engineering (or related field).
• Experience in Chemical Cellulose operations is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Operate the Cooking or Bleach plant processes and coordinate plant activities on shift.
• Monitor and control outside operating parameters; perform start-ups and shutdowns per procedures.
• Conduct routine equipment inspections and plant walkabouts to identify defects and ensure reliability.
• Maintain SHEQ practices and promptly report incidents, injuries and fires.
• Perform equipment isolations and manage the Fibre Line #3 shutdown list with maintenance coordination.
• Ensure effective shift handovers and report production delays and corrective actions.
• Create SAP PM notifications; maintain work permits and capture deviations.
• Maintain 5S housekeeping and cleanliness to maximise uptime.
• Coach and train new employees and pursue PDP-aligned development.

Education

S4 Chemical Engineering

National Diploma in Pulp and Paper Technology/Chemical Engineering

Job description

Sappi is hiring a Senior Outside Operator in Mpumalanga to operate the Cooking or Bleach plant processes and coordinate plant activities on shift, ensuring efficient performance of the operating units.

You will monitor operations, perform inspections, and uphold SHEQ standards while coordinating with maintenance. The role offers growth in a global leader and opportunities to travel and develop professionally.