Specialist Artisan Diesel Mechanic at Sasol

Purpose of Job

• This position is for a Artisan Gr 2 Diesel Mechanic up to Specialist level. Appointment of successful candidates will be done in line with the relevant MSP career path.
• Support electricity generation through maintenance on 18 stationary marine type internal combustion engines, utilizing natural gas as fuel and generating electricity by means of a directly coupled generator. 
• Maintenance is conducted as per an outage plan and breakdowns, whilst adhering to Sasol codes and procedures.  Maintenance activities can include, but is not limited to maintenance on piston and connecting rod assemblies, lube oil pumps, cylinder heads, turbos, etc, as per an agreed upon schedule.
• The successful candidate will directly report to the mechanical maintenance foreman, working together with other mechanical artisans.  The position is permanent at the SGEPP site, with no traveling or shift work required.  Standby duties will be required as per set schedule.  Position may require overtime in incidents of plant upsets, or major engine overhauls.

Key Accountabilities

• Overhaul of Wärtsilä 20V34SG gas engines as per Quality control plan, together with an execution team. Overhaul of Napier 347 marine turbos, together with an execution team. Service and repair of individual engine components, as per agreed quality control plan and schedule. Faultfinding on engine components and related repairs. Replacement of damaged parts that are beyond repair. Fault finding and related repairs on gas systems and components. Faultfinding and related repairs on compressed air systems and components Maintenance on engine flexible couplings. Lifting of heavy equipment via overhead crane.

Job Requirements

• Physically fit, must be able to lift equipment weighing 20 kg
• Valid code B license
• Standby and occasional overtime
• Knowledge of emergency procedures

Formal Education

• Grade 12 with Math’s, Science, English
• NQF 4 Occupational Trade Qualification – Diesel Mechanic or Diesel Fitter
• Red Seal

Working Experience

• 3 years maintenance experience, working on heavy construction vehicles, maritime engines or gas engines.
• Computer literacy, with basic MS office operational knowledge and experience