Sappi Softwood Chip Dumper Jobs in South Africa

Sappi Softwood Chip Dumper Jobs in South Africa



The main responsibilities of this job are:

  • Perform pre-operational checks prior to start-up by physical checks, monitoring closed circuit television (CCTV) and SCADA control panel monitors
  • Test and reset the metal detector at the beginning of every shift and ensure that it is repaired if faulty before starting up to prevent damage to plant machinery and chip contamination
  • Reset metal detector after physically and thoroughly checking and removing ferrous material on conveyor system to prevent equipment damage and chip contamination.
  • Safely start up and shut down plant machinery
  • Monitor plant during operation by physical plant inspections on the field, through control room windows, CCTV and Scada control panel monitors
  • Control the feeding of chips to prevent blockages and chip spillages.
  • Monitor and remove foreign material such as stones and wood planks on conveyor system using CCTV monitor to prevent blockages, equipment damage and chip contamination
  • Identify abnormal/ emergency plant conditions and take corrective action according to BOP
  • Isolate plant and issue work permits
  • Clear chip blockages on conveyor systems
  • Clean slithers build up on scalper dump chute
  • Take chip samples for BOC truck offloaded
  • Monitor chip stacking operation to ensure compliance to FIFO principle and continuous chip supply to customers using CCTV and SCADA monitors
  • Ensure plant is running at optimum
    state to ensure delivery trucks turnaround times are adhered to.
  • Refuel designated and ad hoc vehicles with diesel and record details on fuel issue book
  • Take daily diesel tank measurements using a dipstick and record values on fuel issue book
  • Housekeeping at BOC and diesel station plants
  • Communicate with shift superintendent and screening operator with regards to abnormal conditions
  • Communicate with maintenance personnel with regards to maintenance work and production plan
  • Perform BBS observations as per sections’ target
  • Report unsafe conditions and near misses
  • Understand and comply with SHEQ requirements
  • Achieve 5S status in area of responsibility

    The ideal candidate should have:

  • Grade 12 Maths and Physical Science
  • N3 Pulp and Paper would be advantageous
  • 06 months experience in the Woodyard

    For more information and application details see;Sappi Softwood Chip Dumper Jobs in South Africa

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