Job Description

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 ID8511Closing date9 May 2025City/TownSecunda, MpumalangaOMEEOP: Secunda OpsPurpose of JobProvide governance and expert support to control and instrumentation fraternity in areas of technology, project engineering and commissioning. This includes small project support i.e. scope/engineering reviews, technology selection, technical Quality Assurance / Quality Control (QA/QC), instrumentation/system installation and commissioning. Lead and guide colleagues in terms of best practices and governance in the instrumentation & control and production fraternities to ensure plant availability and efficient operation Support and drive HMI related projects and initiatives to deliver value while ensuring adherence to best practises and governance Support and drive emerging C&I technology e.g. wireless, digitalisation, operator effectiveness, system interfacing / monitoring Manage interfaces with various disciplines (mechanical, electrical etc.) within Sasol Secunda, other Sasol OMEs and with external entities e.g. service providers, government offices etc. Manage resource allocation and indicate timeously resourcing needs towards the execution of projects and support to operations.Key AccountabilitiesBroad base of instrumentation and control engineering knowledge and competence relating to:

• Field: Knowledge of, and technology selection for, field instrumentation and final element devices. Process Automation Systems (PAS): Control and Safety Systems - DCS / PLC / ESD Operational technology (OT): Critical Control Information Infrastructure (CCII) networks and communication, communication between control and safety Process control: Control loop analysis and process controller troubleshooting. Configuring control strategies on various PAS systems Human Machine Interface (HMI) design and governance Providing input to Sasol specifications and engineering standards specifications/standards; Knowledge of international and South African specifications and requirements as applied to C&I e.g. IEC, SANS, etc. Functional and process safety requirements e.g. HAZOPs, LOPA, SILs, inventory isolation, hazardous areas, explosion prevention Knowledge and use of emerging C&I technology e.g. wireless, digitalisation, operator effectiveness Developing, maintaining and manage the discipline specific systems, tools, policies and procedures Develop and execute (conceptual, basic & detailed engineering and commissioning) instrumentation and control engineering scope for small to medium single and multi-discipline projects.. Develop and maintain critical competency and guide talent development of team members to have job specific knowledge in all areas of process control, process automation systems and instrumentation including critical control information infrastructure by ensuring correct competencies are available. Obsolescence and risk based asset management planning. Manage the relationship with internal stakeholders and external service providers applicable to function/discipline. Develop and maintain work standards and ensure it is met according to quality, quantity and due dates. Develop, maintain and manage the discipline specific systems, tools, policies and procedures for the execution of projects. Ensure adherence and compliance to Sasol safety system and culture. Manage self and self and team members to have expert knowledge on area specific technology to be able to maximise availability and production outputs. Ensure good working relationship with all stake holders especially with instrumentation and control fraternity as well as plant production and maintenance personnel. Liaise with external engineering companies to share in knowledge and benchmark. Plan resources against short- and long-term objectives. Pilot and test plant modifications executed correctly with high quality. Ensure compliance with legal requirements, policies and standards. Manage of discipline specific project risks. Ensure quality control of delivered services. Ensure governance regarding proposed modifications. Drive initiatives which improves delivery and competitiveness. Interpret and translate business requirements into an engineering strategy to enable OME to safely meet production targets. Facilitate knowledge sharing and innovation. Be responsible for own performance management. Report on budget utilisation, forecasting and changes during projects. Ensure safety objectives and required training is completed. Provide efficient and high quality services to stakeholders. Oversee the management of external service providers. Maintain healthy and stable relationships with contractors and consultants. Active practicing of interpersonal skills to ensure productive working relationships and to work with, or through, others internal and/or external the organisation to get work accomplished. Display influencing, negotiating, maturity and emotional intelligence.

Formal EducationB Eng / BSc Eng Chemical or Electronic EngineeringM Eng / MSc Eng Control Engineering (Wish)Working ExperienceExperience: 5+ relevant yearsCertification and Professional MembershipPreferred - ECSA registeredRequired Personal and Professional SkillsBC_Instills TrustBC_Customer FocusBC_Manages ComplexityTC_Troubleshoots Technical IssuesTC_Engineering designBC_Decision QualityTC_E_Electrical FundamentalsTC_Electrical SystemsBC_Ensures AccountabilityTC_Engineering ImplementationSasol 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.

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