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Pulp and papermaking plant operators

South Africa Pulp and papermaking plant operators operate and monitor multi-function process control machinery and processing equipment to control the processing of wood, scrap pulp and other cellulose materials in the production of pulp.

Tasks

  • (a) co-ordinating and monitoring from automated panel boards in control rooms the operation of screening equipment, washing equipment, digesters, mixing tanks and other equipment of wood, scrap, recyclable paper and other cellulose materials
  • (b) operating and monitoring screening equipment, bleaching equipment, digesters, mixing tanks, washers and other machinery to carry out one or more cellulose processing steps
  • (c) controlling start-up and shut-down of process machinery and equipment, and observing panel indicators, gauges, level indicators and other instruments to detect malfunctions and ensure process steps are carried out according to specifications
  • (d) analyzing instrument readings and production test samples and making adjustments to pulp production process and equipment as required
  • (e) completing and maintaining production reports
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