Senior/Specialist Artisan Instrument Mechanician

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Posting Date: Oct 8, 2025

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

TC_Plant Equipment Maintenance
BC_Customer Focus
BC_Manages Complexity
TC_Analyse Alternatives and Recommend Solutions
TC_Troubleshoots Technical Issues
TC_Equipment Utilisation
BC_Decision Quality
BC_Demonstrates Self-awareness
TC_Planning and Organisation
BC_Ensures Accountability

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.

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