Chemical Technician Needed at Sappi

Sappi is looking for a qualified candidate to provide analytical support to the mill in order to improve process, optimize production as well as existing laboratory methods and techniques

Minimum Requirements

• Diploma in Analytical chemistry or related equivalent is required while a BTech / BSc would be considered advantageous
• 1 year relevant experience preferably within a pulp and paper or manufacturing environment
• Computer Literacy (MS Office, MS Projects)

Job Specification

• Supervise the laboratory in terms of practice, consumables as well as staff
• Plan and control tasks, consumables and resources within the laboratory
• Calculate chemical stoichiometry and other analytical / pulp or process chemistry calculations
• Record, statistically validate and store all data, log sheets, data sheets, notebook and spread sheets accordingly
• Report all test and projects results timeously
• Maintain quality standards and ensure data has been statistically evaluated
• Ensure all procedures and calculations are technically sound and chemically sound
• Work according to  established work instructions and best operating practices
• Monitor costs and usage within the laboratory
• Ensure timeous calibration of equipment
• Adhere to all safety procedures and maintain good levels of housekeeping
• Develop innovative solutions to analytical problems
• Contribute to knowledge management within the department

Key competencies  / skills

• Reasoning and analytical ability
• Problem solving
• Planning and organising
• Analytical chemistry
• Wood and Cellulose chemistry

How to Apply

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