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Process Engineer

Process Engineer

Sappi Southern Africa
Country:  South Africa
City:  Nelspruit
Location:  Mill Ngodwana
Department:  Technical
Posting date:  11 Nov 2024
Closing date:  24 Nov 2024

We are hiring!

We’re on the lookout for an experienced Process Engineer to be responsible for reviewing the effectiveness and efficiency of Pulp an Paper production processes within an integrated operation. Design process improvements to ensure safe and sustainable processes and products, higher production, less waste and improved consistency of quality standards for specific product lines. 

 

This role reports into the Snr Process Engineer.

 

As a Process Engineer, you will be responsible for:

  • Process documentation, analysis and optimization.
  • Create and maintain updated P&IDs, Process Flow Diagrams, Mass/Energy Balances and Functional Design Specifications.
  • Update and communicate product specifications and operational procedures to plant personnel.
  • Coach process technicians and engineers-in-training
  • Reviewing start-up, shut-down, and best operating practices.

Process Optimization

  • Analyze process audit results monthly to identify improvement opportunities.
  • Conduct root cause analyses, ensuring accurate documentation.
  • Develop high-level and detailed process designs, ensuring compliance with engineering, safety and environmental standards.
  • Lead design reviews, collaborate with engineering peers, and validate mass/energy balances.

Risk Management and Compliance

  • Ensure designs meet environmental standards and lead SWIFT/HAZOP risk studies.
  • Review process controls for effectiveness and accuracy, focusing on long-term strategies.

Process Change Management

  • Collaborate with production teams to test and update process designs based on simulations.
  • Assess impact of process changes, support training needs, and oversee commissioning of new processes.
  • Track and measure outcomes to confirm efficiency improvements.

What are we looking for:

  • BEng/BSc or BTech in Chemical Engineering.
  • 3 - 5 Years process experience in a manufacturing environment.
  • Pulp and Paper experience is advantageous.

 

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.
  • Market-leading leave benefits.
  • Employee wellbeing benefits.

 

 

 

 

 
 
 
 

We are hiring!

We’re on the lookout for an experienced Process Engineer to be responsible for reviewing the effectiveness and efficiency of Pulp an Paper production processes within an integrated operation. Design process improvements to ensure safe and sustainable processes and products, higher production, less waste and improved consistency of quality standards for specific product lines. 

 

This role reports into the Snr Process Engineer.

 

As a Process Engineer, you will be responsible for:

  • Process documentation, analysis and optimization.
  • Create and maintain updated P&IDs, Process Flow Diagrams, Mass/Energy Balances and Functional Design Specifications.
  • Update and communicate product specifications and operational procedures to plant personnel.
  • Coach process technicians and engineers-in-training
  • Reviewing start-up, shut-down, and best operating practices.

Process Optimization

  • Analyze process audit results monthly to identify improvement opportunities.
  • Conduct root cause analyses, ensuring accurate documentation.
  • Develop high-level and detailed process designs, ensuring compliance with engineering, safety and environmental standards.
  • Lead design reviews, collaborate with engineering peers, and validate mass/energy balances.

Risk Management and Compliance

  • Ensure designs meet environmental standards and lead SWIFT/HAZOP risk studies.
  • Review process controls for effectiveness and accuracy, focusing on long-term strategies.

Process Change Management

  • Collaborate with production teams to test and update process designs based on simulations.
  • Assess impact of process changes, support training needs, and oversee commissioning of new processes.
  • Track and measure outcomes to confirm efficiency improvements.

What are we looking for:

  • BEng/BSc or BTech in Chemical Engineering.
  • 3 - 5 Years process experience in a manufacturing environment.
  • Pulp and Paper experience is advantageous.

 

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.
  • Market-leading leave benefits.
  • Employee wellbeing 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.

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.

ABOUT SAPPI

Sappi is a leading global provider of everyday materials made from woodfibre-based renewable resources. As a diversified, innovative and trusted leader focused on sustainable processes and products, we are building a more circular economy by making what we should, not just what we can.

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