Engineer: Projects (Chemical) - Umkomaas at Sappi

As an Engineer: Projects (Chemical), you will be responsible for:

• Monitor and optimize the process so that efficiencies and raw material usage are improved by investigating new and alternative processes and equipment
• Plan and obtain approval for plant trials for optimised process conditions and equipment
• Develop specifications for all process equipment as per the PNID and complete necessary energy and mass balance equations for project designs
• Develop block diagrams, PNIDs, interconnecting piping drawings, and FDS as required during a project
• Conduct and chair HAZOPs for PMRS submission
• Conduct software calculations of flows, pressures, and temperatures in order to determine optimal process line sizing and material selection
• Develop and coordinate project justifications, cost estimates, and execution plans
• Execute and lead medium-sized turnkey projects in Saiccor Mill and take responsibility for end-to-end service delivery
• Controlling finance by managing supplier commitments on projects while tracking and pursuing invoicing milestones to maintain a favorable cash flow position
• Derive schedules for project commissioning and process control optimisation on the project start-up
• Contribute to the health, safety, and environment in the relevant section of the Saiccor process by completing hazard/ risk assessments for new equipment and processes
• Ensure that process engineering know-how (processes, equipment, and technologies) is available and shared within the mill by ensuring that all electronic databases are kept up to date including Saiccor Virtual Library, SharePoint, and GTL
• Co-ordinate training interventions for skills development of subordinates and project team members

What are we looking for?

• NQF level 7 qualification (Bachelor’s Degree in Chemical Engineering) with 2 years relevant experience OR
• BTech in Chemical Engineering/ Pulp & Paper Technology with 4 years of relevant experience within a heavy industry environment
• Project management experience will be considered advantageous
• Computer literate (MS Office, MS Project, SAP)

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