Senior Quality Control System (Qcs) 1

Sappi; Durban; On-site; ZAR 400 000 - 800 000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking global organization as a Senior Quality Control System Engineer. In this pivotal role, you will oversee the Quality Control Systems across Sappi Mills, ensuring compliance with engineering standards and implementing best practices. Your expertise will drive continuous improvement and optimize processes while fostering a safe and inclusive environment. With over 80 years of industry leadership, this role offers you the chance to thrive in a dynamic setting, contribute to innovative projects, and fast-track your career through extensive learning and development opportunities. Embrace the challenge and make a meaningful impact in the Pulp and Paper industry.

Benefits

Learning and development programmes

Market leading leave benefits

Opportunities for travel

Qualifications

• 10+ years' experience in Quality Control System Engineering, with supervisory experience.
• Extensive knowledge of DCS, PLC, and IT systems in the Pulp and Paper industry.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and maintain Quality Control Systems, ensuring compliance with international standards.
• Develop maintenance best practices and manage capital expenditure projects.

Skills

Quality Control System Engineering

DCS (Distributed Control Systems)

PLC (Programmable Logic Controllers)

Data Communication

Process Optimization

Education

Engineering Degree or Diploma (NQF7)

Tools

Network Platform Software

Smart Platform Software

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 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.

Job Title: Senior Quality Control System Engineer

We're on the lookout for an experienced Senior Quality Control System Engineer to oversee and maintain the Quality Control Systems (QCS), Headbox Control Systems, Calendar Control Systems, CD and MD Control Systems for Sappi Mills in compliance with engineering standards whilst implementing best practices, optimizing processes, and benchmarking against international operations for continuous improvement.

Responsibilities:

1. Develop QCS maintenance best practice systems, schedules, resource allocation, and budgets to meet production and QCS performance targets, aligning with the regional maintenance strategy and international standards.
2. Provide input into determining production targets, including shrinkage, standard deviation, and final product quality, benchmarking against international practices for competitiveness.
3. Maintain effective communication of Data and BUS Links between QCS, Distributive Control Systems (DCS), and Programmable Logical Systems (PLC) based on international standards.
4. Prioritize and motivate capital expenditure projects for new equipment, technology, or upgrades, ensuring alignment with international best practices.
5. Review the performance of all control loops and make improvements as necessary, benchmarking against international benchmarks on a continuous basis.
6. Maintain a safe working environment for the QCS Engineering team, adhering to the Sappi SHEQ system and international safety standards.
7. Monitor compliance with ISO Standards, benchmarking against global quality standards for continuous improvement.
8. Coordinate QCS duties and standby duties on all Sappi sites, prioritizing based on the nature of the breakdown and benchmarking against international response times.
9. Manage QCS Department T&A, incorporating best practices for efficient workforce management.

What are we looking for?

1. Recognized Engineering Degree or Diploma (NQF7) e.g., BSc / B Tech / NHD Elect Eng.
2. Minimum 10 years' experience with Quality Control System Engineering and at least 5 years supervisory experience.
3. DCS, PLC, and IT experience essential.
4. Minimum 10 years' experience within Pulp and Paper industry.
5. Extensive knowledge of Network Platform software and hardware, Smart Platform software and hardware.

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. Sappi is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.

At Sappi, we encourage and support vaccination.