Senior Process Engineer

Mondi Group; Richards Bay; On-site; ZAR 400,000 - 500,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading packaging and paper company in Richards Bay is seeking an experienced Process Engineer to implement best practices and optimize production processes. The ideal candidate will have a BSc in Chemical Engineering, significant project management experience, and a background in Heavy Engineering or Pulp & Paper. This permanent position offers health benefits and opportunities for learning and development.

Benefits

Health benefits

Learning & Development

Qualifications

• 5 - 10 years’ relevant process engineering experience within Heavy Engineering or Pulp & Paper.
• A minimum of 5 years’ experience in a senior technical and people management position.
• Professional registration with ECSA advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Implement best practices for plant throughput and emission reduction.
• Investigate plant bottlenecks and propose solutions.
• Monitor and evaluate plant performance.

Skills

Process engineering

Project management

Technical and people management

SAP experience

Education

BSc Chemical Engineering Degree

B Tech Pulp & Paper

Job description

Your mission:

• Mondi benchmarked against best practices, newest technologies through market research
• Implement best practices for plant through put, emission reduction, quality improvement and energy reduction
• Develop and prepare concepts into tangible projects
• Commission and optimize new processes
• Optimize existing processes to maximise production and reduce costs
• Investigate plant bottle-necks and break-downs, identify root causes, propose and implement solutions
• Analyze relevant technology, resource needs and market demand to plan and assess the feasibility of projects
• Develop and recommend process strategies to optimize the safe and efficient maximisation of production targets
• Monitor and evaluate plant performance ensuring the safe and efficient maximizing of production targets
• Identify root cause of production anomalies and initiates rectifying actions required
• Monitor and ensure the efficient consumptions of raw materials used in the process
• Research and propose potential trials for new processes and/or equipment
• Coordinate and direct projects, making detailed plans to accomplish goals relating to the integration of technical activities
• Set scientific and technical goals within broad outlines provided by top management
• Assess variable costs of production and identify opportunities to reduce these costs
• Engage with OEM for technical support, driving OEE and technology advancement
• Perform various administrative functions such as reviewing and writing of reports, compiling of capital projects in the annual capex budget and budget control
• Assess the environmental impact of production process to comply with legislation and permit limits
• Provide tools for production team to monitor environmental Impact of the process
• Liaise with maintenance to ensure that equipment is safe to use
• Ensure compliance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act and other relevant legislation
  
  

Your profile

• BSc Chemical Engineering Degree
• B Tech Pulp & Paper will be advantageous
• Valid South African Drivers License
• Professional Registration with ECSA will be advantageous
• 5 - 10 years’ relevant process engineering experience within Heavy Engineering environment or Pulp & Paper Industry
• A minimum of 5 years’ experience in a senior technical and people management position
• SAP expereince is essential
• Must have project management experience
  
  

We offer:

• Location: Richards Bay Mill, 7 Western Arterial, Alton, Richards Bay, 3900
• Duration: Permanent
  
  

Benefits:

• Health benefits
• Learning & Development
  
  

Get in touch:

We strive to create a culture that inspires our people to reach their full potential. Going the extra mile – for colleagues and customers – our people drive our passion for performance and are the key ingredient of Mondi’s success. Be part of our future.

Do you want to know more about Mondi? We are a global leader in packaging and paper, contributing to a better world through innovative solutions that are sustainable by design. Our global team of 24,000 people works across 100 production sites in more than 30 countries.

Our strength lies in our diversity. We are dedicated to creating a team that reflects the diversity of the world we operate in. We believe in your potential and are committed to supporting you as you grow and learn at Mondi.

Only CVs uploaded onto our online career platform will be taken into consideration. With your application, you will be redirected to our recruiting platform. After creating an account, you will receive an activation link. If you do not find the email in your inbox, please check your spam folder or add the address [e-mail] to your “safe list” or address book.

Appointments will be made in line with our Employment Equity Plan. The above advert has minimum requirements listed; however, Management reserves the right to use additional/relevant information as criteria for shortlisting.

Awards:

Benefits:

• Health benefits
• Learning & Development