Maintenance Operator Mechanical Gr 2 x3

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 ID

7779

Closing date

7 March 2025

City/Town

Secunda, Mpumalanga

OME

EOP: Secunda Ops

Short Description / Purpose of Job

A Maintenance Operator supports the Maintenance team by providing effective equipment maintenance assistance and reliability while adhering to procedures/codes, to increase stability and maintain sustainability of equipment.

Recruitment Description / Key Accountabilities

Apply and maintain safety in a working environment

Participates in root cause analyses, and provides feedback to RCA teams

Carries out work according to planning

Participates in daily morning meetings to discuss work assignments

Provides adequate feedback to supervisor on work progress

Applies and adheres to safety standards and requirements to support safety

Maintains good housekeeping and adheres to waste disposal procedures

Identifies faults by using applicable methods to ensure equipment availability

Attends training courses and seminars as per training matrix to improve competency and skills

Identifies personal training and development needs, and incorporates into PDP with group leader approval

Support the goals and vision of the business by meeting deadlines

Performs plant inspections, and repairs as required to ensure equipment reliability

Provides adequate feedback to customers on work progress

Conducts My IMS inspections to maintain and improve plant sustainability

Ensures the correct history feedback is captured to improve renewals/upgrades and critical spares are replaced

Attends and interacts in & toolbox talks to improve plant safety

Attends and interacts in PDAs and RCAs to improve plant safety and stability

Spot continuous improvement opportunities in own work area

Doing daily inspections on oil levels, oil quality and filter conditions

Take samples on the oil conditions of all the Centrifugal compressors, multi-stage pumps and gearboxes and fans.

Keeping the levels on the pumps - force-feed and constant oiler, as well as the compressor - lube and - seal oil and heating oil tanks full on a daily basis.

Draining and replacing of contaminated oil, Compressor Lube, seal and heating oil.

Changing oil on the pump with strategies on a weekly basis or when condition requires.

Replacing blocked filters and breathers on all the oil systems.        

Doing housekeeping and cleaning of area and vehicles.

Formal Education

Grade 12 with pure Maths, Science and English/ or Full N3 with pure Math’s, Science and English

NQF 2 Mechanical Occupational Trade Qualification

Min Experience

0 – 2 years relevant experience

Certification & Professional Membership

None

Competencies

Collaboration: The action of working with someone to produce something

Customer Focus: A continuing focus on the needs and requirements of customers and clients, anticipating their needs, remaining sensitive to customers while performing services for them, responsive to customer needs.

Problem Solving: Is a step-by-step process of defining a problem, searching for information, and testing a series of solutions until the problem is solved. In involves critical thinking, analysis and persistence.

Self-Mastery: Takes accountability for driving own growth through developing self-awareness, reflecting, seeking  feedback and self-correcting

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.