Hard Skills
AdvancedChemical Recovery Cycle ManagementThe ability to oversee the transformation of black liquor into green and white liquor through evaporation, combustion, and recausticizing processes.
IntermediateDistributed Control System (DCS) OperationProficiency in using computerized interfaces to monitor and adjust pressures, temperatures, and flow rates within the liquor preparation plant.
AdvancedCausticizing and Lime Kiln OperationKnowledge of the chemical reactions between sodium carbonate and calcium hydroxide to produce sodium hydroxide for the pulping process.
IntermediateHazardous Material HandlingSafe handling and storage of corrosive chemicals such as sodium hydroxide, sodium sulfide, and sulfuric acid.
IntermediateTitration and Analytical TestingConducting manual or automated laboratory tests to measure the active alkali and sulfidity of the cooking liquors.
IntermediateEquipment Troubleshooting and MaintenanceIdentifying malfunctions in pumps, valves, evaporators, and filters used in the chemical recovery area.
IntermediateEnvironmental Compliance MonitoringTracking and reporting gaseous emissions and effluent levels to ensure adherence to local and federal environmental regulations.