Artisan Instrument Mechanician Opportunity at Sasol

Sasol, a global integrated chemicals and energy company with a distinguished 75-year heritage, is seeking a dedicated Artisan Instrument Mechanician to join its operations. Through its talented workforce, Sasol leverages expertise and cutting-edge technologies to safely and sustainably source, manufacture, and market chemical and energy products worldwide. Joining Team Sasol means becoming part of an organisation that prioritises its people, fostering a culture of growth, diversity, and inclusion. Sasol is committed to investing in its employees at every stage of their career, offering extensive development opportunities to help individuals cultivate their professional journey within a supportive and dynamic environment. This role is crucial for maintaining the operational integrity and efficiency of Sasol's plants, ensuring that all instrumentation and control systems function optimally to support continuous production and uphold safety standards. The successful candidate will contribute significantly to the stability and sustainability of the plant by providing effective equipment maintenance and reliability, strictly adhering to established procedures and industry codes, and utilising all available support resources.

Key Responsibilities

• Instrumentation Maintenance: Perform routine maintenance, calibration, and troubleshooting of various instrumentation devices, including transmitters, sensors, and control loops.
• Control Valve Management: Conduct thorough maintenance and precise calibration of control valves to ensure accurate process control and operational efficiency.
• Transmitter Operations: Calibrate and replace faulty transmitters, ensuring all readings are accurate and reliable for process monitoring.
• Control Systems Expertise (YOKOGAWA, SIEMENS): Actively participate in the maintenance of complex control systems, including conducting detailed fault finding and diagnostics to resolve issues promptly.
• Alarm Management: Implement and manage alarm systems effectively, ensuring timely alerts and appropriate responses to operational deviations.
• Software Engineering & Configuration: Perform basic software engineering and configuration tasks for control systems, contributing to system optimisation.
• DCS Hardware Maintenance: Maintain plant Distributed Control System (DCS) hardware, ensuring its continuous and reliable operation.
• Modbus Fault Finding: Conduct maintenance and fault finding on Modbus communication systems to ensure seamless data exchange.
• Alarm and Trip Testing: Execute comprehensive alarm and trip tests to verify the functionality and reliability of safety-critical systems.
• Plant Emergency Shutdown (ESD) (SIS) (HIMA): Maintain ESD systems and their functions, and clearly outline the purpose and application of cause and effect diagrams for safety protocols.
• Hazardous Area Management: Conduct regular inspections on classified equipment within hazardous areas, meticulously logging any deviations and performing necessary repairs and replacements to ensure compliance and safety.
• Work Management System: Demonstrate a strong understanding and proficient use of the plant's maintenance documentation system and planning work management system.
• SAP Experience: Utilise SAP for maintenance tasks and record-keeping, with prior experience being a distinct advantage.

Why Join the Company

Joining Sasol means becoming part of a forward-thinking organisation that is deeply committed to innovation and making a positive impact on the world. Inspired by its purpose of 'Innovating for a better world', Sasol acknowledges that diversity is fundamental to its organisational fabric and is a key driver of its growth and success. The company is dedicated to the full inclusion of all suitably qualified individuals, fostering an environment where every employee can thrive. Sasol offers a robust framework for career development, providing continuous learning opportunities, mentorship programmes, and pathways for advancement within its vast global operations. Employees benefit from a culture that values accountability, customer focus, and problem-solving, encouraging personal and professional growth. Sasol's commitment to its Employment Equity Plan means preference is given to applicants from designated groups and people with disabilities, ensuring reasonable accommodation to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions. This commitment extends to creating a supportive and inclusive workplace where talent is recognised and nurtured, making Sasol an employer of choice for those seeking a meaningful and impactful career in the chemicals and energy sector.

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• Matric with Maths and Science or N3 Maths, Science and English
• NQF4 Qualification in Instrumentation
• Valid driver's licence
• Trade Qualification (Red Seal) - Must
• 2+ relevant years of working experience
• Proficiency in TC_Plant Equipment Maintenance
• Strong BC_Customer Focus
• Ability to manage complexity (BC_Manages Complexity)
• Skill in analysing alternatives and recommending solutions (TC_Analyse Alternatives and Recommend Solutions)
• Aptitude for troubleshooting technical issues (TC_Troubleshoots Technical Issues)
• Competence in equipment utilisation (TC_Equipment Utilisation)
• Demonstrated BC_Decision Quality
• High level of BC_Demonstrates Self-awareness
• Effective TC_Planning and Organisation skills
• Strong BC_Ensures Accountability