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 lockout for Field Operator : Utilities the incumbent in this position will provide assistance to the Process Controller for the continuous and efficient operation of the Boilers, TFR, PM Abatement, Power station & Auxiliary Plants and to ensure that the plant remains clean at all times operating in a safe and efficient manner. As a Field Operator : Utilities you will be responsible to: <ul style="margin-top:0.0cm;margin-bottom:0.0cm"> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 48.0px;text-align:justify;line-height:normal;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif">Opens, closes manual valves on request</li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 48.0px;text-align:justify;line-height:normal;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif">Manipulates valves to the correct open or close position based on start-up or shutdown and normal operations </li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 48.0px;text-align:justify;line-height:normal;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif">Opens and closes by-pass lines as and when required </li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 48.0px;text-align:justify;line-height:normal;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif">Assist the Process Controller in changing over and flushing of all relevant pipework </li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 48.0px;text-align:justify;line-height:normal;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif">Checks the functionality of all-important auxiliary equipment’s of the Boiler </li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 48.0px;text-align:justify;line-height:normal;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif">Conducts plant related tasks on instruction from foreman and process controller </li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 48.0px;text-align:justify;line-height:normal;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif">Checks coal bunker levels at the beginning of every shift</li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 48.0px;text-align:justify;line-height:normal;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif">Cleans hydro seals on boilers </li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 48.0px;text-align:justify;line-height:normal;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif">Conduct baghouse section checks and plant operation including housekeeping. </li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 48.0px;text-align:justify;line-height:normal;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif">Monitor TFR section and conduct housekeeping as and when required </li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 48.0px;text-align:justify;line-height:normal;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif">Slices and breaks ash clinkers </li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 48.0px;text-align:justify;line-height:normal;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif">Initiates light up of boilers after instruction form process controller-steam, fetch wood , paper from PM2 and paraffin from stores before lighting the fire </li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 48.0px;text-align:justify;line-height:normal;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif">Blows soot on boilers by operating soot blower, after instruction from process controller </li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 48.0px;text-align:justify;line-height:normal;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif">Keep grit refiring in hoppers on CFB clear</li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 48.0px;text-align:justify;line-height:normal;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif">Removes and replace covers on hydro seals and jammed stokers for cleaning</li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 48.0px;text-align:justify;line-height:normal;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif">Assist process controller – turbine with all related tasks at power station opening and closing of valves</li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 48.0px;text-align:justify;line-height:normal;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif">Take water meter readings in the mill, compound, DFM and river pumps every week</li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 48.0px;text-align:justify;line-height:normal;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif">Assist in greasing the stokers when its jammed, open and do first line maintenance</li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 48.0px;text-align:justify;line-height:normal;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif">Cleans LP and HP feedwater filters</li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 48.0px;text-align:justify;line-height:normal;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif">Maintains boiler bed fires using long metal pipes/rod in all Coal fired boilers</li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 48.0px;text-align:justify;line-height:normal;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif">Maintain good housekeeping around Plant</li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 48.0px;text-align:justify;line-height:normal;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif">Change stoker belts when its necessary or damaged</li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 48.0px;text-align:justify;line-height:normal;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif">Supervisor cleaners when cleaning spillages in boilers house</li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 48.0px;text-align:justify;line-height:normal;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif">Clears paddle ash extractor when jammed</li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 48.0px;text-align:justify;line-height:normal;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif">Wash basement twice a shift and ensures the drains are kept clear of build-up</li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 48.0px;text-align:justify;line-height:normal;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif">Removes ash spillages around conveyors and hoppers</li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 48.0px;text-align:justify;line-height:normal;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif">Prioritize filling of boiler coalbunkers, monitors, and controls coal flow onto the coal belts into coal bunker</li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 48.0px;text-align:justify;line-height:normal;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif">Record weight on meter readings before and after loading of coal into each boiler bunker, enter on LIS</li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 48.0px;text-align:justify;line-height:normal;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif">Lash coalbunkers to prevent slag and fines build-up</li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 48.0px;text-align:justify;line-height:normal;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif">Completes isolation as per isolation procedure as and when required</li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 48.0px;text-align:justify;line-height:normal;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif">Operate forklift as and when required</li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 48.0px;text-align:justify;line-height:normal;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif">Take and analyse boiler water sample </li> </ul> What are we looking for? Relevant Qualifications & Experience <ul style="margin-top:0.0cm;margin-bottom:0.0cm"> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 48.0px;line-height:normal;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif">Matric and/or N3 Pulp and paper technology</li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 48.0px;line-height:normal;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif">Minimum 3 months experience as Process Trainee</li> </ul> What’s in it for you? <ul style="margin-bottom:0.0cm;margin-top:0.0px"> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0px;line-height:normal;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif">Opportunity to work within a global organisation that continues to thrive in a rapidly changing world even after 80 years of existence</li> </ul> <ul style="margin-bottom:0.0cm;margin-top:0.0px" type="disc"> <li style="line-height:normal;background-color:white;margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:8.0pt;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif">Learning and development programmes to fast-track your career within Sappi</li> <li style="line-height:normal;background-color:white;margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:8.0pt;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif">Opportunities to travel (dependent on the role)</li> <li style="line-height:normal;background-color:white;margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:8.0pt;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif">Market-leading leave benefits</li> <li style="line-height:normal;background-color:white;margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:8.0pt;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif">Employee wellbeing benefits</li> </ul>

Field Operator : Utilities (Mandeni, South Africa) @ Sappi Papier Holding

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