Process Engineer I PS SS1 1

Job Req ID

7747

Closing Date

04 March 2025

Business Unit

Sasolburg & Natref Ops 

City/Town

Sasolburg

Purpose of Job

Support process engineering strategy by meeting production targets, providing process engineering technical support, and identifying improvement opportunities.

Manage OWAP monitoring and deviation prevention on unit level and ensure that unit is optimally operated within agreed upon operating envelopes.

Provide technical input into compilation and execution of test-runs, trials, studies, improvement initiatives, and daily assurance process.

Identify and prevent risks of process deviation affecting safety, integrity, and availability.

Provide input into driving and supporting Process Safety management studies, initiatives, and defined compliance plans.

Conduct equipment inspections and enable equipment functionality and integrity.

Define and manage process safety information.

Key Accountabilities

Define OWAP and optimum operating window in which the value chain should be operated Monitor and identify improvement opportunities to ensure operation within the OWAP Translate loss accounting into improvement plans. Monitor and interpret performance on technical drivers, constraints and levers on value chain level taking upstream and downstream units into account. Support shutdown with respect to value chain integration, idea generation and process equipment integrity. Monitor adherence to and effectiveness of VPP Analyse effectiveness of data provided for production planning and scheduling processes. Report value chain and system heat maps, losses and integrity concerns. Assimilate and contextualise data for input into improvement initiatives through technical investigations via the asset management process. Understand optimum operating windows, deviations and preventative measures.

Do data assimilation and contextualization to identify opportunities for input into process related improvement plans/technical landscape. Contribute technical inputs into VPP and identify risk of deviation. Pro-actively monitor risk identification for own business unit operations. Ensure process integrity of equipment, inspections and recommendations of improvement opportunities during shutdowns. Monitor effectiveness of VPP and adherence to yields supplied for planning and scheduling processes Issue reports as per requirements / business need. Monitor energy usage and identify improvement opportunities Improve plant reliability, volume and unit cost. Ensure value chain basic documentation and systems are in place and at required standard Give input into Technical Hazops, PFD and MFD reviews. Give inputs into process engineering operating manuals, including start up and shutdown procedures as well as training manuals. Ensure that process engineering fundamental tools are in place and relevant. Compliance with internal guidelines & policies e.g., MOC processes. Actively identify process safety threats and deliver on mitigation plans. Provide process engineering support and input for small project process design. Participation in design and safety reviews. Ensure appropriate governance is applied with regards to the process scope of work. Support start up and commissioning of business unit. Work independently, know when to seek help, network across boundaries and disciplines Ensure KPA and PDP is in place and have regular work discussions. Ensure governance compliance and risk management. Comply to internal Sasol guidelines, policies and procedures Identify process safety threats and provide mitigation plans. Adhere to SHE strategy to achieve zero harm. Share knowledge within team. Coach others Actively participate in peer reviews by reviewing work of other engineers. Build teams and create synergies through working across boundaries. Engage in discussions with internal and external stakeholders to ensure accurate technical support is provided.

Formal Education

Minimum BSc Eng (chem) or B Eng (chem)

Working Experience

3+ relevant years

Required Personal and Professional Skills