Sasol is a global integrated chemicals and energy company with a 70-year heritage. Through our talented people, we use our expertise and selected technologies to safely and sustainably source, manufacture and market chemical and energy products globally. When you join Team Sasol, you are joining a company that puts people at the center of everything we do.

Sasol invests in its employees along every stage of the career path and offers development opportunities to help you cultivate your career in a culture that embraces diversity and inclusion.

Job ID

6324

Closing date

22 November 2024

City/Town

Secunda, Mpumalanga

OME

EOP: Secunda Ops

Purpose of Job

Utilise authoritative levels of experience in Mechanical engineering to manage and / or execute complex and / or specialised design, engineering, development, repair and/ or modification of mechanical equipment and plant. This is performed in accordance with advanced engineering principles and standards to satisfy business requirements. Coach and guide fellow team members, providing technical direction on engineering deliverables and risk decisions.

Key Accountabilities

Capture, document and implement best practices. • Optimise mechanical engineering systems, tools and standards (own, local and international) for use in all maintenance repair and project activities. • Create, develop and update mechanical engineering systems, tools, specifications and standards. • Evaluate current mechanical engineering systems, identify weaknesses and provide corrective actions. • Develop fit for purpose technical solutions to restore pressure equipment integrity of aging plant. • Manage interfaces between other engineering disciplines, maintenance, projects and external technical community. • Perform detailed calculations to code requirements for new or service damaged equipment repairs, modifications and life extension studies. • Capture lessons learned in specifications, works instructions and procedures. • Advise on project execution strategies including contracting and selection of suppliers. • Ensure compliance with legal and safety requirements. • Ensure that deviation management is in place. • Identify deviations from legal requirements and develop corrective actions/solutions. • Ensure project success by adherence to cost, schedule and quality targets for project scope. • Ensure timely response to changes/technical queries. • Recommend mechanical engineering related concessions. • Develop advanced knowledge in defined fields of mechanical engineering. • Interpret and translate business requirements into a mechanical engineering strategy to enable OME to safely meet production targets. • Translate OME project team strategy into team working model. • Develop people in the team. • Facilitate knowledge sharing and innovation. • Ensure personal development plans are completed, implemented and tracked within applicable career path. • Notify/inform of changes in resourcing needs. • Be responsible for own performance management system. • Report on budget utilisation, forecasting and changes. • Ensure safety objectives and required training is completed. • Provide effective and high-quality services to stakeholders. • Maintain sound relationships with contractors and consultants. • Ensure productive working relationships with all stakeholders. • Demonstrate maturity through influencing, negotiating, and emotional intelligence. • Operate successfully in a diverse (culture, roles, positions and levels, etc.) work environment. • Contribute to or lead COP.

Formal Education

Mechanical Engineer University Bachelor's Degree

Working Experience Experience: 8+ relevant yearsCertification and Professional Membership

ECSA Registered Professional Engineer (wish)

Required Personal and Professional Skills BC_Builds Effective TeamsBC_Customer FocusBC_Decision QualityBC_Ensures AccountabilityBC_Manages ComplexityTC_Engineering designTC_Engineering ImplementationTC_Planning and OrganisationTC_Review and ReportingTC_Troubleshoots Technical Issues

Sasol is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer.  Inspired by our Purpose of “Innovating for a better world”, Sasol acknowledges that diversity is intrinsic to the fabric of our organisation and is the key to our growth and success.  Sasol is committed to the full inclusion of all suitably qualified individuals.  Preference will be given to applicants from designated groups and people with disabilities according to Sasol’s Employment Equity Plan.  This includes reasonable accommodation to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

Our automated process is designed to efficiently assess a large volume of applications. Should you not hear from us within 60 days of the advert closing then kindly consider your application unsuccessful. Thank you once-more for your interest in Sasol as your employer of choice, and we wish you all the best with your career aspirations and future applications with us.