Senior/Specialist Artisan Instrument Mechanician
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Location: Sasolburg
Company: Sasol
Sasol is a global integrated chemicals and energy company with a 75-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 Req ID
10070
Closing Date
21 October 2025
OME
Sasolburg & Natref Ops
City/Town
Sasolburg
Purpose of Job
An Artisan supports production by providing effective equipment maintenance and reliability while adhering to procedures/codes, and utilising all available support resources to increase stability and maintain sustainability of the plant
Key Accountabilities
Execution of tasks associated with maintenance inspections and strategies including alarm and trip testing
Calibration and maintenance of instrumentation, including control valves, level, flow, pressure and temperatures
Calibrate and replace transmitters
Participate in the maintenance of Control Systems, including fault finding/diagnostics, alarm management, basic software engineering & configuration, maintaining plant DCS hardware
Maintain ESD systems and function
Outline the purpose of cause-and-effect diagrams
Conduct inspections on classified equipment and logging of deviations
Conduct repairs and replacements on classified equipment
An ability to read and interpret instrument loop drawings, control logic diagrams, data sheets and associated technical documents
Knowledge of EX and IS standards for hazardous areas
Installation, testing and commissioning of instrumentation in accordance with Sasol specifications
Proactive identification of instrumentation defects and mal-functioning Implementation of preventative maintenance activities. (Schedule work)
Need strong instrumentation and control system skills to do proper fault-finding and preventive maintenance
Conduct data extraction and analysis from PLC during fault-finding exercises (fault finding, trends etc.)
Understand and use the plant maintenance documentation system
Understand planning work management system
SAP experience will be an advantage
Formal Education
Grade 12 with Math’s, Science & English with the NQF 4 Occupational Trade Qualification and Red Seal
Driver’s license (minimum code 8)
Must have own transport and own transport for standby purposes
Working Experience
4 - 5 Years relevant experience
Required Personal and Professional Skills
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.