Specialist Artisan - Analyser Mechanician at Sasol

Purpose of Job

• To monitor and control assigned machinery to ensure safe and reliable operations. To troubleshoot and diagnose equipment for emergency repairs and carry out preventive maintenance routines to ensure business continuity.

Key Accountabilities

• Perform routine maintenance and calibrations of analyser equipment;
• Understand and use the plant maintenance documentation system and understand planning work management system;
• Relevant plant specific/basic process knowledge (defined per discipline) Compliance of Safety Management Systems e.g. IMS, MBO, etc.;
• Be able to apply emergency procedures;
• Read, interpret, and implement task risk assessment, as well as hazard identification/task risk assessments;
• Participates in daily morning meetings to discuss work assignments Support the goals and vision of the business by meeting deadlines Provides adequate feedback to supervisor on work progress;
• Participates in root cause analyses, and provides feedback to RCA teams;
• Participates in risk assessments according to legislation and company requirements to improve safety;
• Maintains good housekeeping and adheres to waste disposal procedures;
• Share knowledge with artisans in known environment/context;
• Participates in quarterly performance appraisal with group leader to improve personal development;
• Identifies personal training and development needs, and incorporates into PDP with group leader's approval;
• Lead by example (walks the talk) and assists with the development of works instructions to develop a higher level of staff competency;
• Take the lead in team efforts/tasks and be able to act as group leader (if appropriate to career path) Contribute to overall maintenance strategy and direction Mentor learners/artisans informally;
• Conducts My IMS (physical inspections to maintain and improve plant sustainability)Work effectively in a team;
• Attends and interacts in PDAs and RCAs to improve plant safety and stability;
• Provides adequate feedback to group leader or planning officer on work progress;
• Ensures the correct history feedback is captured to improve renewals/ upgrades and critical spares are replaced;
• Gives input at toolbox talks to improve plant safety.

Minimum Requirements

• In addition to a pre-employment medical examination, this position requires physical fitness assessment as part of the selection criteria;
• The position will be filled in line with the relevant approved MSP career guide;
• Matric (Grade 12) or N3 with Maths & Science;
• NQF 4 Trade test / Qualification (CHIETA/ MQA preferred);
• Valid code 08 Driver’s Licence;

Competent and experienced (min. 2 – 3 years post-apprenticeship) in an analyser maintenance environment ( Advantage);

• Some experience with various analyser applications will be beneficial, including but not limited to:
• Online GC Analysers e.g. Siemens, ABB, Yokogawa, etc.
• Infrared Analysers;
• Water/effluent monitoring analysers;
• Gas Detectors Online/ Portable;
• Sampling system understanding and design;
• SAP system application.