Snr Technician Mechanical

Company: Sasol

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.

Req ID

9754

Closing Date

30 September 2025

OME

Regional Ops & Asset Services

Geographical Area

Secunda

Purpose of Job

A technician plays a vital role in providing technical support to maintenance managers, foremen, peers, engineers, and technologists, focusing on problem identification and resolution. Key responsibilities include driving operational improvements to enhance plant and equipment reliability and integrity.

Additionally, the successful candidate will be responsible for implementing short-, medium-, and long-term projects, demonstrating expertise in Equipment Maintenance Strategies, and developing and implementing QA/QC systems.

The role also requires availability for standby duties, as well as working overtime and during shutdowns when necessary. The technician will report directly to the Area Manager.

Key Accountabilities

• In addition to a pre-employment medical examination, some positions may require a physical fitness assessment as part of the normal selection criteria.
• Driver’s license and personal transport for standby duties.
• Candidate must stay in close vicinity to the plant to be able perform standby duties.
• Sound knowledge of multistage pumps, steam turbines, axial and centrifugal compressors.
• Sound knowledge of piping and pressurized equipment, including the scheduling of inspection strategies and co-ordination of repairs.

Fomal Education

• Senior National Certificate (with English, Math’s & Physical Science).
• National Diploma (mechanical engineering).

Working Experience

• Must have a minimum of 6 years relevant technician experience with a B Tech Mechanical Engineering.
• Must have 7 years relevant experience with a Diploma Mechanical Engineering.

• Demonstrate the desired behaviors in agreement with the Sasol Values.
• Develop and maintain effective working relationships with managers and peers.  
• Preferably Sasol experience as technician.
• High Level of computer Literacy.

Required Personal and Professional Skills