Mechanical Engineer II

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.

Purpose of Job

Utilise advanced levels of experience in Mechanical engineering to manage and / or execute the design, engineering, development, repair and/ or modification of mechanical equipment and plant.

Knowledge on established engineering principles and standards to satisfy business requirements.

Key Accountabilities

Capture and document best practices

• Utilise mechanical engineering systems, tools and standards (own, local and international) in all maintenance repair and project activities
• Update mechanical engineering systems, tools, specifications and standards
• Utilise current mechanical engineering business processes, identify weaknesses and advise on corrective actions
• Develop fit for purpose technical solutions to restore pressure equipment integrity of aging plant
• Collaborate with other engineering disciplines, maintenance, projects and external technical community
• Perform detailed calculations to code requirements for new or service damaged equipment repairs, modifications and life extension studies
• Capture lessons learned in specifications, works instructions and procedures to ensure continuous improvement
• Support project execution strategies including design reviews, contracting and selection of suppliers
• Ensure compliance with legal and safety requirements
• Provide inputs during the execution of the deviation management process
• Identify deviations from legal and specification requirements and develop corrective actions/solutions
• Contribute to project success by adherence to cost, schedule and quality targets for project scope
• Ensure timely response to changes/technical queries
• Ensure all requirements for project execution are met
• Ensure that designs comply with requirements governing repairs and new fabrications
• Compile and review material data sheets to ensure compliance to equipment service requirements
• Compile mechanical engineering related concessions
• Close registered MOC's
• Proficient knowledge in defined fields of mechanical engineering
• Demonstrate empowered accountability
• Drive own performance and PDP
• Coach Engineer Is and EITs
• Provide inputs to budgets, forecasts and changes
• Develop and present technical training material for team
• Support departmental safety initiatives
• Oversee the management of external service providers
• Maintain good stakeholder relations
• Build good internal and external networks
• Operate successfully in a diverse (culture, roles, positions etc.) work environment
• Contribute to Community of practices (COPs)
• Develop and embed influencing, negotiation and emotional intelligence skills
  
  
  

Working Experience

Experience: 5+ relevant years

Required Personal And Professional Skills

BC_Customer Focus

BC_Manages Complexity

TC_Troubleshoots Technical Issues

TC_Review and Reporting

TC_Engineering design

BC_Decision Quality

BC_Builds Effective Teams

TC_Planning and Organisation

BC_Ensures Accountability

TC_Engineering Implementation

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.