Instrument Technologist at Sasol

• Accountable for system and field instrument technical support to Chemicals area by applying theoretical skills and making suggestions and independently implementing solutions to optimize systems with respect to unit operations, modifications, information gathering, data accumulation, basic processing and reporting.
• Use practical & experimental expertise to initiate & scope innovative and pro-active solutions to add value to maintenance and small projects.
• Develop and manage long-term strategies for the Chemicals instrumentation systems.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• BSc (Hons)/ M Tech/ B Tech (Eng)

Experience

• Typically 10 Years Relevant Experience

Key Competencies Required

Leadership

• People Leadership – Inspirational
• People Leadership – Builds Talent
• Partnership Leadership – Influential
• Partnership Leadership – Collaborative
• Business Leadership – Business – Focused
• Business Leadership – Results-Focused
• Strategic Leadership – Sets Direction (Technical)
• Strategic Leadership – Drives Competitive Edge
• Self-Mastery

Functional / Technical

• Portfolio Management
• Decision Making
• Manage SHE Considerations
• Business Acumen (Risk)
• Project management principles and concepts
• Process Principles
• Process System Design and Trouble Shooting
• Research Planning
• Process Technology Design
• Engineering principles
• Advance knowledge of Yokogawa DCS/ESD, HIMA ESD, Bently conditioning monitoring systems, Siemens S7 PLC, Delta V DCS and Delta V SIS.
  
  Behavioral
  Leadership and Values
• Enable knowledge transfer through coaching of others.
• Work under pressure.
• Provide day-to-day guidance and oversight on maintenance tasks.
• Ensure that MOC process is followed, and that modified plant/maintenance procedures are implemented according to set standards.
• Play a leading role in implementation of new technical ideas/opportunities.
• Propose, Initiate and track Capital projects in area of responsibility
• Assist with functions budget inputs and cost saving initiatives.
• Take responsibility for personal performance, improvement and skills development.

Relationships, Teamwork and Collaboration

• Build, maintain and leverage effective network within Sasolburg Operations C2 and Phenolic value chains and national networks with equipment suppliers and technical support.
• Understands customer requirement and ensures product/service meets customer requirements.
• Provide feedback to key stakeholders as appropriate.
• Actively develop positive working relations with Project execution colleagues and customers/stakeholders.
• Share key information and ideas or learning with customers and teams.
• Initiate, share and implement new ideas to improve performance and value-add.
• Give input into how to improve overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) for the plant.