Process Engineer I Poly 3 (107681) at Sasol

Short Description / Purpose of Job
The Poly3/ Compounding Process Engineer is part of the technical support team for the Polymers, Vinyls and Cyanides plants. They will be the responsible for process engineering plant support for units on the Poly3 and Compounding plants. The process engineer will also implement projects and optimization initiatives to improve the safety/performance of the units. The process engineer will report to the Process Engineering Lead Engineer.

Recruitment Description / Key Accountabilities

• Define OWAP and optimum operating window in which the value chain should be operated
• Monitor and identify improvement opportunities to ensure operation within the OWAP
• Translate loss accounting into improvement plans
• Monitor and interpret performance on technical drivers, constraints and levers on value chain level taking upstream and downstream units into account
• Support shutdown with respect to value chain integration, idea generation and process equipment integrity
• Analyse effectiveness of data provided for production planning and scheduling processes
• Assimilate and contextualise data for input into improvement initiatives through technical investigations via the asset management process
• Understand optimum operating windows, deviations and preventative measures
• Do data assimilation and contextualization to identify opportunities for input into process related improvement plans/technical landscape
• Pro-actively monitor risk identification for own business unit operations
• Ensure process integrity of equipment, inspections and recommendations of improvement opportunities during shutdowns
• Monitor adherence to yields supplied for planning and scheduling processes
• Issue reports as per requirements / business need
• Monitor energy usage and identify improvement opportunities
• Improve plant reliability, volume and unit cost
• Ensure value chain basic documentation and systems are in place and at required standard
• Give input into Technical Hazops, PFD and MFD reviews
• Give inputs into process engineering operating manuals, including start up and shutdown procedures as well as training manuals
• Ensure that process engineering fundamental tools are in place and relevant
• Compliance with internal guidelines & policies e.g., MOC processes
• Actively identify process safety threats and deliver on mitigation plans
• Provide process engineering support and input for small project process design
• Participation in design and safety reviews
• Ensure appropriate governance is applied with regards to the process scope of work
• Support start up and commissioning of business unit
• Work independently, know when to seek help, network across boundaries and disciplines
• Ensure KPA and PDP is in place and have regular work discussions
• Ensure governance compliance and risk management
• Comply to internal Sasol guidelines, policies and procedures
• Identify process safety threats and provide mitigation plans in
• Adhere to SHE strategy to achieve zero harm
• Share knowledge within team
• Coach others
• Actively participate in peer reviews by reviewing work of other engineers
• Build teams and create synergies through working across boundaries
• Engage in discussions with internal and external stakeholders to ensure accurate technical support is provided

Formal Education

• University Bachelor's Degree

Min Experience

• 3+ relevant years

Certification & Professional Membership

• None

Competencies

• Analytics: The systematic computational analysis of data or statistics
• Compliance: Understanding the rules, regulations, sanctions and other statutory requirements, guidelines and instructions relating to governing bodies and organizations, both internally and externally.
• Continuous Process Improvement: The methodology followed for increasing the effectiveness and/or efficiency of a business process, often through automation.
• Problem Solving: Is a step-by-step process of defining a problem, searching for information, and testing a series of solutions until the problem is solved. In involves critical thinking, analysis and persistence.
• Project Coordination: Knowledge and experience with Project Coordination is planning, organizing, and managing tasks and resources to accomplish a objective this include an administrative, liaison and support role that supports one or more projects. Usually used during smaller non capital projects.
• Relationship Management: The conscious aim to develop and manage long-term and/or trusting relationships with internal or external customers, distributors, suppliers, or other parties in an environment which can include marketing, selling, servicing and other areas where a relationship is crucial to on-going success.  At a senior level, it includes C-level relationships with senior management such as CEO [Chief Executive Officer], CIO [Chief Information Officer], and CFO [Chief Financial Officer].

Closing Date: 6th, April 2022