Artisan Vibration Equipment Mechanician Gr 2 at Sasol

Purpose of Job

• An Artisan – Instrumentation/Vibration Equipment Mechanician supports production by providing effective equipment maintenance, monitoring and reliability while adhering to procedures/codes, and utilizing all available support resources to increase stability and maintain sustainability of the plant. 

Key Accountabilities

• Effective maintenance on Instrument and Vibration monitoring equipment and software.
• Fault finding on Instrument and Vibration Monitoring equipment.
• Personal Development in trade.
• Implement Instrument and Vibration monitoring equipment modifications / upgrades on existing Instrument and Vibration monitoring equipment installations.
• Conduct loop checks, alarm and trip checks on Instrument and Vibration monitoring equipment.
• Conduct Technical inspections on Instrument and Vibration monitoring equipment.
• Ensure continuous equipment availability through effective maintenance and calibration of Instrument and Vibration monitoring equipment.
• Ensure safety on area of responsibility.
• Identify opportunities for Instrumentation and Vibration monitoring equipment optimization.
• Be an active role player between different disciplines.
• Knowledge of Trip and Alarm systems
• Basic knowledge of DCS, PLC, FSC navigation
• Knowledge of intrinsic safety
• Basic Process Knowledge
• SAP knowledge where applicable
• SHE compliance
• Knowledge of the Work management system
• Knowledge of process safety equipment
• Read and interpret basic drawings.
• Computer literacy
• Knowledge of Trip bypass-procedure
• Skill to participate in Root Cause Analysis
• Proven competence in pre-identified areas per discipline of the plant/mine/equipment/systems 
• Understand and use the plant maintenance documentation system 
• Understand planning work management system 
• Relevant plant/mine specific/basic process knowledge (defined per discipline) 
• Compliance of Safety Management Systems e.g. IMS, MBO, etc. 
• Able to apply emergency procedures 
• Read, interpret, and implement task risk assessment 
• Hazard identification/task risk assessments 
• Participates in daily morning meetings to discuss work assignments 
• Support the goals and vision of the business by meeting deadlines 
• Provides adequate feedback to supervisor on work progress 
• Participates in root cause analyses, and provides feedback to RCA teams 
• Participates in risk assessments according to legislation and company requirements to improve safety 
• Maintains good housekeeping and adheres to waste disposal procedures 
• Share knowledge with junior artisans in known environment/context 
• Participates in quarterly performance appraisal with group leader to improve personal development 
• Identifies personal training and development needs, and incorporates into PDP with group leader's approval 
• Lead by example (walks the talk) 
• Assists with the development of works instructions to develop a higher level of staff competency 
• Take the lead in team efforts/tasks 
• Able to act as group leader (if appropriate to career path) 
• Contribute to overall maintenance strategy and direction 
• Mentor learners/artisans informally 
• Conducts My IMS (physical inspections to maintain and improve plant sustainability)
• Work effectively in a team 
• Attends and interacts in PDAs and RCAs to improve plant safety and stability 
• Provides adequate feedback to group leader or planning officer on work progress 
• Ensures the correct history feedback is captured to improve renewals/ upgrades and critical spares are replaced 
• Gives input at toolbox talks to improve plant safety

Formal Education

• Grade 12/ N3 with Mathematics, Physical Science and English
• Occupational Trade Qualification/Certificate Instrumentation Red Seal (CHIETA/MQA preferred

Working Experience

• Experience: 3+ relevant years