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Senior Process Engineer - (1210)

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Job Title

Senior Process Engineer

Organisational Unit

Mondi South Africa -> Richards Bay Operations -> RB Projects

Position Type

Permanent

Minimum years relevant experience

5-7 years

Location

Richards Bay - Richards Bay, KZN ZA (Primary)

% Travel

0 - 10%

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Purpose of the position

To manage the technical function and provide technical support in the business to ensure that Business Unit (BU) objectives are met

Qualifications & Expertise

• BSc Chemical Engineering Degree
• B Tech Pulp & Paper would be advantageous
• Valid Drivers' Licence (B/EB)
• Professional Registration with ECSA would be advantageous

Job Specific Experience

• 5 - 10 years' relevant process engineering experience within Heavy Engineering environment, Pulp & Paper Industry would be advantageous.
• At least 5 years' experience in a senior technical I people management position
• Computer literacy (including SAP system) is essential

Key Performance Areas

• Identify best practices, newest technologies and bench mark Mondi against these
• Implement 'best practices" for plant through put, emission reduction, quality improvement and energy reduction
• Develop and prepare "concepts" into tangible projects (for which funding can be secured)
• Commission and optimize new processes
• Optimize existing processes to maximise production and reduce costs
• Investigate plant bottle-necks and break-downs, identify root causes, propose and implement solutions
• Analyze relevant technology, resource needs and market demand to plan and assess the feasibility of projects
• Develop and recommend process strategies to optimize the safe and efficient maximisation of production targets
• Monitor and evaluate plant performance ensuring the safe and efficient maximizing of production targets
• Identify root cause of production anomalies and initiates rectifying actions required
• Monitor and ensure the efficient consumptions of raw materials used in the process
• Research and propose potential trials for new processes and/or equipment
• Coordinate and direct projects, making detailed plans to accomplish goals relating to the integration of technical activities
• Set scientific and technical goals within broad outlines provided by top management
• Assess variable costs of production and identify opportunities to reduce these costs
• Engage with OEM for technical support, driving OEE and technology advancement
• Perform various administrative functions such as reviewing and writing of reports, compiling of capital projects in the annual capex budget and budget control
• Assess the environmental impact of production process to comply with legislation and permit limits
• Provide tools for production team to monitor environmental Impact of the process
• Liaise with maintenance to ensure that equipment is safe to use
• Ensure compliance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act and other relevant legislation

Job Competencies Attributes Skills

• Project Management
• High focus on legal compliance and understanding of applicable laws
• Experienced in Pulp & Paper | equivalent technologies
• Sound understanding of all fields of engineering (mechanical, electrical, instrumentation, project, civil, chemical and automation) and how to lead these team to perform and manage their projects
• Robust technical background
• Scientific approach with troubleshooting skills
• Continuous improvement approach and innovative

This appointment will be made in line with our Employment Equity Plan.
The above advert has minimum requirements listed, however Management reserves the right to use additional/relevant information as criteria for short listing.

Closing Date

28/9/2023

Mondi Group