Principal Inspector at Sasol

Purpose of Job
Performing statutory inspections on Pressure Equipment in Sasol Sasolburg Plants.

• Pressure Equipment Regulations (PER)
• Inspection to Risk Based Inspection plans
• Reporting in PCMS system (Plant Condition Monitoring System)
• Pressure equipment in-service inspection to applicable API codes
• Valve and safety valve inspection to applicable API codes

Key Accountabilities
FUNCTIONAL OUTPUTS

• In-service Inspections including
• Statutory Inspection on pressure vessels
• Inspection of piping systems
• Inspection of valves safety valves
• Inspection of tanks
• Statutory record keeping of interventions on pressure equipment
• Inspection of corrosion prevention systems
• Technical input into failure and repair studies
• Co-ordination and technical inputs into Risked Based Inspection studies on pressure equipment.
• Co-ordination of non-destructive testing.

Formal Qualifications

• Grade 12, Maths & Science / N3 with appropriate subjects (Maths / Science / Drawings)
• SAQCC Competent Inspector Pressure Vessels

At least one of the following:

• SAQCC Competent Inspector Pressure Vessels Non-Metallics
• SAQCC Competent Inspector Boilers / Steam Generator
• SAQCC Inspector of Pressurised Equipment
• SAQCC Inspector of Pressurised Non-Metallics Equipment
• Welding Inspector Level 1 may be advantageous
• Welding Inspector Level 2 may be advantageous
• Coatings course may be advantageous
• Penetrant testing level 1&2 may be advantageous
• Magnetic Particle testing levels 1&2 may be advantageous
• Penetrant testing level 1&2 may be advantageous
• Magnetic Particle testing levels 1&2 may be advantageous

Work Experience

• 4-6 years work relevant experience in petro-chemical industries
• Working knowledge of and experience in API Inspection codes
• Applicant must be able to work in a petrochemical environment, including:
• Vessel entry
• Work in elevated positions
• Work outside in plant environment