Valmet QCS Controls L1 certificate

Valmet is the leading global developer and supplier of process technologies, automation and services for the pulp, paper and energy industries. We aim to become the global champion in serving our customers.

Valmet's strong technology offering includes pulp mills, tissue, board and paper production lines, as well as power plants for bioenergy production. Our advanced services and automation solutions improve the reliability and performance of our customers' processes and enhance the effective utilization of raw materials and energy.

The person has understanding of the paper machine's short circulation process and how high-level Quality Control Systems (QCS) integrate with low-level Distributed Control Systems (DCS). The person has learnt to identify key parameters for Machine Direction (MD) and Cross Direction (CD) controls and become proficient in using QCS operator and maintenance interfaces. Additionally, the person has become familiar with process models and their applications, got the basic ideas behind the MD and CD controls, and learnt the importance of mapping and response in CD control.

Upon completing this program, the person has a solid foundation in paper machine control, enabling them to enhance operational efficiency.

Certification program has included set of courses, quizzes and on-the-job learning tasks and the person has completed them all.