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Sappi is a global company focused on providing dissolving wood pulp, paper-pulp and paper based solutions to its direct and indirect customer base across more than 100 countries. Our dissolving wood pulp is used worldwide by converters to create viscose fibre for clothing and textiles, acetate tow, … read morepharmaceutical products as well as a wide range of consumer products. Our market-leading range of paper products includes: coated fine papers used by printers, publishers and corporate end-users in the production of books, brochures, magazines, catalogues, direct mail and many other print applications; casting release papers used by suppliers to the fashion, textiles, automobile and household industries; and newsprint, uncoated graphic and business papers and premium quality packaging papers and tissue products in the Southern Africa region. The pulp needed for our products is either produced within Sappi or bought from accredited suppliers. Across the group, Sappi is close to 'pulp neutral’, meaning that we sell almost as much pulp as we buy. N4 National Road 1209 Ngodwana South Africa
As a Boiler and Turbine Specialist, you will be responsible to:
Review critical performance parameters on a daily basis, actioning any deviations from specifications and keeping a historical account of operating parameters, monitoring for long term potential deviations
Optimise the performance of turbine generators and boilers and produce monthly reports on unit performances
Address operating parameters out of specification through technical adjustments
Manage and develop long term strategies for boiler life extensions
Review and inspect the operating units for efficient functionality addressing any potential risks to uninterrupted runability
Identify improvement opportunities and coordinate trial initiatives
Manage and support mills with annual shutdowns and boiler maintenance requirements as well as service level agreements with suppliers
Mentor and guide employees in understanding the operating principles of boiler and turbine units
Assist with problem solving and corrective action including the facilitation, initiation and participation in team based problem solving
Develop best operating practices for boiler and componant optimisation for development and sustainability
Stay abreast of international standards and trends to ensure latest technology evaluation at all times
What are we looking for?
BSc Chemical /Mechanical / Electrical Engineering would be considered advantageous while other relevant qualifications will also be considered
10 years of Process engineering experience in specific relation to combustion with a minimum of 5 years’ engineering experience in Energy networks, Turbines, Boilers and or Environmental management.
Potential candidates should possess a good understanding of boiler maintenance with strong operational experience to optimise boiler efficiency
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