Snr Engineer Mechanical at Sasol

Purpose of Job

• Utilize authoritative levels of experience in Mechanical engineering to manage and / or execute complex and / or specialized design, engineering, development, repair and/ or modification of mechanical equipment and plant.
• This is performed in accordance with advanced engineering principles and standards to satisfy business requirements.
• Coach and guide fellow team members, providing technical direction on engineering deliverables and risk decisions.

Key Accountabilities

• Capture, document and implement best practices. Optimise mechanical engineering systems, tools and standards (own, local and international) for use in all maintenance repair and project activities. Evaluate current mechanical engineering systems, identify weaknesses and provide corrective actions. Develop fit for purpose technical solutions to restore pressure equipment integrity of aging plant. Manage interfaces between other engineering disciplines, maintenance, projects and external technical community. Perform detailed calculations to code requirements for new or service damaged equipment repairs, modifications and life extension studies. Advise on project execution strategies including contracting and selection of suppliers. Ensure compliance with legal and safety requirements. Identify deviations from legal requirements and develop corrective actions/solutions. Ensure project success by identing and scoping minimum technical solutions and setting owners quality requirements. Ensure timely and technically appropriate response on concessions and technical queries. Develop advanced knowledge in multiple defined fields of mechanical engineering. Interpret and translate business requirements into a mechanical engineering strategy that enables and support business unit production targets. Manage and develop mechanical engineers in the team. Facilitate knowledge sharing and innovation. Ensure personal engineering growth is maintained and developed on a continuous basis. Provide effective and high-quality services to stakeholders. Maintain sound relationships with contractors and consultants. Ensure productive working relationships with all stakeholders. Demonstrate maturity through influencing, negotiating, and emotional intelligence. Operate successfully in a diverse (culture, roles, positions and levels, etc.) work environment.

Formal Education

• University Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Working Experience

• Experience: 8+ relevant years

Certification and Professional Membership

• ECSA Registered Professional Engineer (wish)