Senior/Specialist Artisan Instrument Mechanician

7 days ago

Sasolburg, Orange Free State, South Africa Sasol Full time R400 000 - R800 000 per year

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 (On site)

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:

  • Plant Equipment Maintenance
  • Customer Focus
  • Manages Complexity
  • Analyse Alternatives and Recommend Solutions
  • Troubleshoots Technical Issues
  • Equipment Utilisation
  • Decision Quality
  • Demonstrates Self-awareness
  • Planning and Organisation
  • 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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