Process Technologist I (FT Synthesis) (110783) at Sasol

Short Description / Purpose of Job

Provide Technical support to operating plants as a member of a process engineering team.  The process technologist contributes to achievement of production objectives, participates in implementation of improvements to at least one technology through the independent formulation of a technical approach, data assimilation, assessment, interpretation and contextualisation for a portfolio of small projects.

Recruitment Description / Key Accountabilities

• Monitors plant units against established criteria, analyse technical trends and reports on observed OWAP deviations and collaborates with shift management to correct.  Ensures alignment across shift teams on correction of deviations and improved operating procedures.
• Collects plant data and evidence to supplement DCS and data historian information for problem analysis work.  Escalates problem investigation to senior technical support level if a solution and correction of the problem cannot be achieved within the agreed timeframe.
• Investigates defined operational problems and improvement opportunities, proposes plans to management (shift and area manager production, plant process engineering lead) and implements in collaboration with production teams.
• Investigate incidents (eg. SHE, production, equipment failure/loss in performance, process condition and product quality deviation) using established Sasol RCA processes and as part of a team.  Implement recommendations to operating procedure or plant systems as directed.
• Implement plant modifications in accordance with the procedures of the MOC process and ensure full update of plant engineering documentation and proper close-out of modifications under your control.
• Support implementation of small projects as member of a project team by taking responsibility for updating of operations systems, training of artisans, updating of engineering records, commissioning of plant systems.
• Supports the AM Production in implementing improvement initiatives in the production management environment. (eg training of process artisans, adherence to operating controls and procedures, reporting of plant performance)
• Participates and contributes to plant improvement and governance studies, e.g. RCA's, RBI studies, Incident investigations, etc
• Support shutdown, start up and commissioning of operating units
• Perform production standby duties if declared competent and experienced to do so.
• Take ownership for personal improvement and skills development; ensure PDP is kept updated and executed.
• Work independently, know when to seek assistance.
• Continuously develop knowledge relating to the field of work and personal mastery in technical skills application. Capitalise on opportunities and continuously improve on results.
• Build and maintain customer relationships.
• Participate in and maintain expert networks.

Formal Education

• B Tech/Higher National Diploma in Chemical Engineering

Min Experience

• 3+ relevant years

Closing Date: 19th, July 2022