Senior Engineer Mechanical Design & Governance (108896) at Sasol

Short Description / Purpose of Job

Technical support (Mechanical) is part of Sasolburg Operations Engineering (SEO) hub and provide engineering and technical support to the three main areas: Gas Loop, Utilities & MPI, Wax, Chemicals & Solvents and the Midland site.

• The senior mechanical engineer is responsible to provide technical support across all of the above-mentioned sub-hubs by the independent formulation of a technical approach, data assimilation, assessment, interpretation and contextualization for a portfolio of projects which will support the improvement, reliability, availability and/or throughout of the relevant process plant.
• Develop and implement sound engineering governance for the mechanical engineering team in SEO for all engineering deliverables developed in support of the functional deliverable i.e. execute design, engineering, development and modification of complex and / or specialized mechanical equipment and plant (typically portfolio of small projects, troubleshooting and maintenance/ renewal/ improvement projects) in accordance with established engineering principles and standards to satisfy business requirements.
• Responsible for development of Engineers In Training’s (EITS) as per the Graduate Development Programme(GDP) requirements.

Recruitment Description / Key Accountabilities

• Providing technical direction to relevant plant stakeholders as well as team members
• Provide effective problem solving and sound cost effective technical solutions to address issues
• Provide mechanical input into larger Group Technology projects in accordance with sound established engineering principles and standards to satisfy business requirements.
• Provide guidance on engineering interface management for mechanical engineering deliverables with other engineering disciplines, on capital and maintenance projects
• Providing mechanical engineering advice and consultancy support to Technologists and Engineers on complex engineering matters
• Review business cases for projects
• Knowledge of relevant technical procedures, specifications and legal frameworks, with entrenching thereof in the SEO mechanical engineering team
• Create/Review/Update of specifications and procedures.
• Responsible for coaching/leading of EIT’s as per GDP requirements
• Be able to identify improvement areas and execute improvement plans/initiatives independently
• Support the team in finding ways to work safer and more efficient
• Working across boundaries on multiple and diverse initiatives
• Making professional technical recommendations in support of the whole SEO mechanical engineering team
• Providing technical input into complex maintenance related issues and challenges in the plan

Formal Education

• BSc. Mechanical or B Eng. Mechanical with a minimum of 8 years of experience (must)
• Postgraduate qualification (wish) with a minimum of 8 years’ experience (Masters) or a minimum of 5 years (PhD)
• Pr. Eng (must)

Min Experience

• Mechanical engineering experience in the Petrochemical/chemical industry covering areas such as pressure vessels, piping and rotating equipment (pumps and compressors)
• Demonstrated successful execution of capital projects (typical Tier 4/5)
• Experience in Fabrication and/or construction
• Detailed knowledge of Codes and Standards used in Petrochemical/Chemical industries (ASME, ASTM, API, TEMA, etc)
• Knowledge of the Vessels Under Pressure (VUP) and Pressurized Equipment Regulation (PER) and its implication (especially w.r.t pressure vessels and piping etc.)
• Knowledge of material selection, welding, heat treatment, inspection and its integration into piping and pressure vessel design
• Proficient to Mechanical engineering activities during Project execution (P&ID's, MFD’s, HAZOP's and model reviews), Construction and commissioning of projects
• Aware of best practices and ensure/maintain compliance in own area
• Detailed knowledge of SANS 347 w.r.t. pressure vessels and piping
• Project management of multi-disciplinary projects
• Track record demonstrating identification and execution of improvement initiatives