Process Engineer

The Process Engineer’s fundamental drive is the continual improvement of efficiency, performance, competitive advantage and utilization of plant, equipment, labour, knowledge, planning, inventory, production processes and tasks by drawing on knowledge resources within the business and the use of lean manufacturing principles and OMS to continuously improve the value stream and its components.

The Process Engineer will provide support to the Operations Manager to identify, develop and implement improvements within the Business unit.

Main Responsibilities:

Leadership and Accountability

• To provide visible leadership and coordination of people development in relation to operational, technical, and equipment knowledge, in conjunction with the training department.

• Support the Operations Manager in the achievement of operational KPI’s.

• Drive and Live the OMS planning principles for developing, documenting, planning, and continuously improving good operating standards and practices.

• The Process Specialist must strive to be seen as an inspiring leader in the organisation that is an example of our culture and values.

• Leads the long interval controls, 2x2 projects, and assists production teams and Process Technicians in troubleshooting in the event of a problem.

• Oversight of paper mill processes and working to maintain optimization of the continuous manufacturing process.

Cost

• To develop, implement, and drive the Continuous Improvement Program, primarily focused around: machines, materials, methods, and manpower.

• Analysis and reporting on the consumption of materials and utilities.

• Develop and lead VIP cost improvements.

Training and Development

• Develop and set standards for consistent operations across all shifts and ensure that, through coaching and influencing, performance of the shift production team is being managed to achieve this.

• Development and implementation of action plans together with the production teams to address any deviation from standard as identified through OMS.

SHERQ

• Co-ordinate the quality improvement program together with shift production teams, SHERQ, and other technical resources (internal and external).

• Plan, co-ordinate, and execute machine tests and trials together with shift production teams and other technical resources (both internal and external). Completion of documentation to show and ensure compliance with both internal and external regulations and protocols.

• Monitoring of equipment, including regular testing and ensuring maintenance tasks are carried out.

• Perform risk assessments of the equipment and processes being used. This refers to staff safety and safety within the plant and can also extend outwards to include things such as the environmental impact.

Asset Management

• Analyse and interpret process data to advise the Engineer and the Operations Manager on potential operational and quality risks, as well as opportunities for improvement.

• Provide process know-how during the development of projects, machine rebuilds, and new product development.

• Planning and installation of new equipment.

Requirements:

Educational Qualification:

• B. Tech in Pulp and Paper Technology, B. Tech / BSC. in Chemical Engineering.
• Knowledge and Experience:
• Minimum of 3 years Process Engineering experience.

Skills and Competencies:

• Skilled in using the MS Office package.

• Advance Excel skills.

• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, 6-Sigma or similar methodologies.

• In-depth knowledge, understanding and experience of pulp and paper plant, and able to translate this into practical applications to improve business unit performance.

• Analytical skills – responsible for analysis and interpretation of data into charts, diagrams, and reports.

• Sound understanding of SHERQ legislation and standards.

• The ability to develop and implement processes and procedures which simplify and enhance the operation.

• Proficient problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.

• Sound decision-making skills.

• High level of computer literacy and systems understanding.

• Project management – have to ability to manage people, budgets and complex projects and bring them to completion on time and on budget.

Abilities:

• Ability to train and develop people.

• Ability to communicate verbally and in writing.

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• Proven aptitude for leadership in a team-based, around-the-clock manufacturing environment.

Personal Attributes/Qualities:

• Health, Safety, Environmental & Wellbeing Focus.

• Customer Orientation.

• Results Focus.

• Creativity, Innovation and a drive to identify and implement continuous Improvement projects.

• Influencing & Negotiation.

• Business Acumen.

Working Conditions:

• The Process Specialist is expected to function in both the plant and office-based environments, and easily transition between the two.

• There may be the need to work on shift and for extended hours, from time to time.