Laboratory Technician at Sasol

Purpose of Job

• The purpose of this role is to successfully execute maintenance on laboratory equipment and provide expert assistance to the laboratory team.

Key Accountabilities

Functional / Technical:

• Ensure optimal maintenance of laboratory equipment, including implementation of maintenance strategies, troubleshooting, fault finding and repairing breakdowns.
• Coordination of external support to ensure timeous instrument calibration and services.
• Maintain appropriate levels of critical spares and consumables to reduce instrument downtime.
• Ability to work on multiple projects and/or requests with different priorities.
• Involved in site preparation and commissioning of new laboratory instruments.
• Coordinate MOC processes for lab projects, new instrument installation and general lab infrastructure changes.
• Assist Lab Managers to compile instrument maintenance budget and manage maintenance costs to ensure efficiency.
• Follow work procedures, policies, methods and instructions.
• Service provider management, including defining scope of work, facilitating PDA, issuing PTW and ensuring compliance to SHE and quality requirements.

Leadership & Values:

• Build a good understanding of relevant technology in technical area.
• Take responsibility for laboratory equipment maintenance, including safety.
• Support the Sasol vision and values.
• Take responsibility for personal performance, improvement and skills development.
• Share knowledge and skills with team and peers.
• Resolve work obstacles and issues impacting performance quickly and positively.
• Engage and manage contractors.
• Ability to work as an individual, with minimum supervision, as well as in a team.

Relationships, Teamwork & Collaboration:

• Customer relationship management, including attending Lab Morning meetings to give feedback on instrument maintenance status.
• Liaise with suppliers and external specialists regarding instrument maintenance.
• Work closely with Planning department to achieve maintenance targets.
• Track weekly and monthly performance and provide management with reports.
• Contribute suggestions to optimize equipment, systems and procedures.

Formal Education

• Matric/Grade 12 or N3 with Maths, Science and English (Must)
• National Diploma/ S4 (Instrumentation or Light Current) (Must)

Working Experience

• Minimum 3-4 years relevant maintenance experience (Must)
• Experience in laboratory equipment maintenance Must)