Technician I Mechanical
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Location: Secunda, South Africa
Company: Sasol
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Job Req ID
7248
Closing Date
06 February 2025
OME
Secunda Operations
Geographical Area
Secunda
Role Category
Process Implementation
Purpose of Job
- Accountable to the Area Manager for the development and review of equipment maintenance strategies
- Accountable to the Area Manager for standardisation of the equipment, including GO procedures, QCPs and BOM’s
- Actively drive Work Management systems and performance of area to ensure maintenance strategies are optimized in area of responsibility.
- Competent and certified to develop and maintain equipment maintenance strategies.
- Give inputs into the maintenance budget from asset standardisation and asset maintenance strategies
- Improve the asset performance (up the availability) through improvement plans and actions steps in area of responsibility.
- Have a clear understanding of the Sasol Operations Standard Framework and assist the AM to execute to standard and identify improvement opportunities.
- Assist the Area Manager as the project leader for shutdown executions (from front end loading to final clearance for operation)
- Assist the Area Manager in his management systems to ensure a safe and reliable operation.
- Facilitate RCA for identified equipment failures to assist in cost effective maintenance.
- Update BOOTH data base system.
- Assist foreman with technical issues.
- Responsible to update relief valve register
- Ensure PHL compliance wrt work management system.
- Holistic audit compliances.
- Shutdown planning & coordination of preparation and execution.
- Perform mechanical foreman standby duties.
JOB REQUIREMENTS
- Valid driver's license (Must)
- In addition to a pre-employment medical examination, some positions may require a physical fitness assessment as part of the normal selection criteria.
Key Accountabilities
- Accountable to the Area Manager for the development and review of equipment maintenance strategies
- Accountable to the Area Manager for standardisation of the equipment, including GO procedures, QCPs and BOM’s
- Actively drive Work Management systems and performance of area to ensure maintenance strategies are optimized in area of responsibility.
- Competent and certified to develop and maintain equipment maintenance strategies.
- Give inputs into the maintenance budget from asset standardisation and asset maintenance strategies
- Improve the asset performance (up the availability) through improvement plans and actions steps in area of responsibility.
- Have a clear understanding of the Sasol Operations Standard Framework and assist the AM to execute to standard and identify improvement opportunities.
- Assist the Area Manager as the project leader for shutdown executions (from front end loading to final clearance for operation)
- Assist the Area Manager in his management systems to ensure a safe and reliable operation.
- Facilitate RCA for identified equipment failures to assist in cost effective maintenance.
- Update BOOTH data base system.
- Assist foreman with technical issues.
- Responsible to update relief valve register
- Ensure PHL compliance wrt work management system.
- Holistic audit compliances.
- Shutdown planning & coordination of preparation and execution.
- Perform mechanical foreman standby duties.
Formal Education
- Gr 12/ N3 with Mathematics, Science and English (Must)
- National Diploma in Mechanical Engineering (Must)
Working Experience
- Minimum of 3 years relevant technical experience (Must)
- Experience in quality control system, fault finding and leading RCA
- Practical experience of project management will be to your advantage
- Certified meridian technician will be to your advantage
- Knowledge on OSHA Act 1993 and static maintenance pressure vessels
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.