Hard Skills
IntermediatePulp Refining ControlThe ability to operate and adjust mechanical refiners to modify fiber characteristics, such as freeness and fiber length, to meet paper grade specifications.
IntermediateQuality Testing and AnalysisConducting standardized tests on pulp samples, including Canadian Standard Freeness (CSF) and consistency measurements, to evaluate refining efficiency.
AdvancedLock-out Tag-out (LOTO) SafetyStrict adherence to safety procedures for isolating energy sources when performing maintenance or clearing jams in high-pressure refiner units.
IntermediateMechanical TroubleshootingIdentifying and diagnosing mechanical issues in refiner plates, bearings, and lubrication systems to prevent equipment failure.
IntermediateDistributed Control System (DCS) OperationNavigating and utilizing computerized control interfaces to monitor flow rates, motor loads, and pressure differentials in the pulp mill.