Process Engineer I

Job Req ID

10071

Closing Date

27 October 2025

OME

OPP:  Sasolburg and Natref Operations

Location

Sasolburg

Purpose of Job

As Process/Chemical Engineer I will support process engineering strategy with respect to meeting production targets, providing process engineering technical support and identifying/implementing improvement opportunities.
Contribution of unit specific technical input into daily assurance processes is key to the job.
Accountable to deliver technical and process track related inputs required on smaller projects in accordance with sound established engineering principles and standards to satisfy business requirements.

Key Accountabilities

• Define OWAP (Operate within agreed upon parameters) 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 • 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 • Pro-actively monitor risk identification for own business unit operations • Ensure process integrity of equipment, inspections and recommendations of improvement opportunities during shutdowns • 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 and participate in Technical Engineering design reviews such as Hazops, PFD and MFD reviews, etc. • 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. Magement of Change (MOC) processes • Actively identify process safety threats and deliver on mitigation plans • Provide process engineering support and input for small project process design • Ensure appropriate governance is applied with regards to the process scope of work development • Support start-up and commissioning of business unit.

 Leadership and Values

 • Work independently, know when to seek help, network across boundaries and disciplines • Ensure key performance action/target (KPA) and personal development plan (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.

 Relationships, Teamwork and Collaboration

 • Share knowledge within team • Coach Engineer In-Training engineers • 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

Working Experience

Required Personal and Professional Skills