Process Controller: Power (Utilities) at Sappi

We are hiring! 

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 : Power (Utilities ) who will effectively distribute steam at the required pressure and temperature. Generate and supply electricity to power station bus bars. Generate and distribute compressed air to consumers and ensure feed water supply to Boilers.  

As a Process Controller : Power (Utilities), you will be responsible for:

• Takes and hand over shift
• Runs up turbo generator and synchronize onto bus bars.
• steam demand
• Alternates operation of pumps and compressors weekly to ensure that it is in a working condition in the event of an emergency.
• Cleans and Flush Oil separators and replace Filters as required
• Imports electricity from ECS to satisfy the mill’s electrical demand
• Runs import Vars as low as possible to save on import cost
• Generates electricity on Turbine. Interpret electrical data and act on it.
• Generates and distributes instrument and essential air at the required pressure and dryness to the mill. Decide on combination of compressors to run
• Distributes steam at the required pressure and temperatures to the mill.
• Supplies the de-aerators with feedwater and steam at the correct pressure and temperature
• Supplies de-superheating water to the mill.
• Charges steam and water lines and decide when safe to commission.
• Carries out daily routines as per shift checklist.
• Takes action during emergency conditions (i.e. power failure)
• Monitors and Assist with Demin Plant operation after hours
• Operates reducing stations to supply the 11 Bar and 3.2 Bar

What are we looking for?

• Matric and Full N4 Pulpmaking and/or NQF Level 5 Qualification.
• Minimum 3 years’ plant operations experience
• 2 years Supervisory experience.
• Computer Literate (MS Office Package)
• SAP knowledge will be advantageous