Process Specialist Uptakes at Sappi

As a Process Specialist, you will be responsible to:

• Review and inspect critical performance parameters daily to ensure functionality and address potential risks.
• Maintain a historical record of operating parameters to monitor long-term deviations.
• Mentor and support operating personnel to achieve required parameters and ensure effective plant checks.
• Develop and update Best Operating Practices and Safe Work Procedures with Shift Superintendents.
• Manage section costs within the allocated budget effectively.
• Investigate all unplanned downtime, implement corrective actions, and complete Root Cause Analysis (RCA) promptly.
• Facilitate, initiate, and participate in team-based problem-solving for corrective actions.
• Ensure personnel competency and development, and identify high performers for succession planning.
• Update training manuals regularly to reflect current process capabilities.
• Stay current with technical knowledge, manage machine clothing, coordinate shut-down processes, liaise with suppliers, and uphold safety and housekeeping standards.

Required Minimum Qualifications: 

• BSc Chemical Engineering or B Tech Pulp and Paper or B Tech Chemical Engineering or Advanced Diploma in Chemical Engineering or Pulp and Paper.
• 8 Years’ experience within a production environment.
• Computer Literate (MS Office Package).
• SAP knowledge will be advantageous.