Process Controller jobs in South Africa

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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 Controller Newsprint to safely and efficiently operate the equipment under his/her control, to ensure optimum production output and quality at the best cost with minimum downtime, rejections and effluent.

• Performing pre-start inspections as per making sheet and operating standards.
• Starting up and shutting down the Wet End following best practices.
• Monitoring and controlling visual and physical paper properties (excluding caliper).
• Taking corrective action to resolve paper quality issues during production.
• Reporting equipment defects and abnormal conditions to the Shift Superintendent.
• Optimizing furnish mixes in line with production requirements.
• Completing shift exception reports and addressing non-conformances.
• Checking consistencies against lab results and correcting any deviations.
• Inspecting felt and wire cleaning sequences, effluent flows, and water make-up.
• Executing shutdown tasks and performing lockouts per Mill procedures.
• Safely operating the overhead crane and recording downtime in the OEE system.
• Supporting SHEQ compliance, conducting BBS observations, and maintaining housekeeping.

• Grade 12 (Maths and Science) or N5 relevant qualification.
• Minimum of 3 Years Experience in Paper Machine.
• Outside Operator licence.

• 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
• Market-leading leave benefits
• Employee wellbeing benefits