Gas Pipeline Controller (108107) at Sasol

Short Description / Purpose of Job

• Responsible for doing inspections on Pipeline Operations network assets to prevent and minimise the risk of third-party intervention and subsequent damage to the gas pipeline network and other Pipeline Operations assets.

Recruitment Description / Key Accountabilities

• Conduct visual inspections on gas stations and pipeline related equipment
• Clean gas stations from debris, trash and weeds.
• Locating underground pipelines
• Conduct site meetings for Sasol and NATREF
• Issue permits and perform safe making duties
• Perform safety standby duties when required
• Perform weekend work when required
• Be available to travel and stay away from home to Newcastle, Richards Bay and Mandeni areas when required
• Conduct pipeline safety awareness
• Report all unsafe conditions to line manager and load notifications
• Examine equipment and complete safety checklist
• Proficient with the use of general tools associated with the commissioning and decommissioning of gas stations and pipeline network
• Load and unload tools and equipment from vehicle
• Prepared to be working in an outdoor environment (in the vicinity of snakes and small wild animals
• Complying with regulations / laws / procedures.
• Strong focus on safe work practices.
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Effective written and communication skills.
• Respond to pipeline related emergencies
• Operate pressure reduction and customer metering stations on the pipeline network
• Inspect and operate the pigging receiver and launcher stations
• Operate the valves on the gas/fuel pipeline network
• Perform Cathodic Protection 24-hour recordings
• Conduct housekeeping of stations and workshop
• Perform planting and painting of route markers
• Maintain pipeline routes for Sasol and NATREF
• Conduct fault finding and incident investigations
• Identify where gas, fuel and oil leaks are coming from
• Be prepared to work in a confined space with the use of breathing apparatus.
• Be prepared to work at heights.
• Liaise with stakeholders (e.g. local communities, municipal representatives, emergency services)
• Perform overtime, call out and be on standby when required
• Prepared to work outdoors in extreme weather conditions (heat, cold, rain).
• Manage allocated vehicle (cleanliness)
• Be able to operate a 4X4 vehicle and/or be prepared to be trained therein.
• Be prepared to drive off-road where required.
• Manage allocated Sasol cell phone, tablet, GPS unit, gas detector and pipeline locating equipment.
• Assist stakeholder management department when required
• Be available to perform acting duties for foreman when required

Formal Education

• Grade 12 with Maths, Science and English or N3 Maths & Engineering Science (must)
• Valid Code 08 or 10 drivers' license and ability to drive (must)

Min Experience

• Gas Pipeline Controller Gr2 – 1 year experience as Trainee Gas Pipeline Controller, Sasol Learner, Maintenance Operator/Assistant OR Process Controller
• Gas Pipeline Controller Gr 1 – 2 year experience as Gas Pipeline Controller Gr 2 OR Process Controller

PtW issuing competency

• Safety Standby and Gas monitor experience

OSH Act experience (wish)

• Computer literacy
• Basic hand tools

Certification & Professional Membership

• None

Competencies

• Customer Relationship: Build customer relationships in order to understand their needs.
• Manager & Team Relationship: Develop and maintain effective working relationships with managers and peers. Provide technical input or advice to multi-disciplinary project teams
• Team & Colleague Relationship: Demonstrate effective listening and communication skills when dealing with colleagues.
• Relationship Management: The conscious aim to develop and manage long-term and/or trusting relationships with internal customers. At a senior level, it includes C-level relationships with middle management such as Area Manager, Maintenance Team Foreman, Maintenance Support Technicians and Support Functions personnel.
• Self-Mastery: Takes accountability for driving own growth through developing self-awareness, reflecting, seeking feedback and self-correcting

Closing Date: 22nd, April 2022