Hard Skills
AdvancedDigester OperationThe process of managing pressurized vessels used to cook wood chips with chemicals to separate cellulose fibers.
ExpertChemical Recovery ManagementOperating specialized systems to reclaim and regenerate cooking chemicals from spent black liquor.
IntermediateDCS/SCADA ProficiencyUtilizing Distributed Control Systems and Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition systems to monitor and adjust real-time process variables.
IntermediatePulp Quality AnalysisConducting laboratory tests to measure kappa number, brightness, viscosity, and fiber length of produced pulp.
AdvancedIndustrial Safety and EHS ComplianceStrict adherence to safety protocols regarding hazardous chemicals, high-pressure steam, and moving machinery.