Specialist Artisan Instrument Mechanician at Sasol

Purpose of Job

• An Artisan supports production by providing effective equipment maintenance and reliability while adhering to procedures/codes, and utilising all available support resources to increase stability and maintain sustainability of the plant.

Key Accountabilities

• Execution of tasks associated with maintenance inspections and strategies including alarm and trip testing
• Calibration and maintenance of instrumentation, including control valves, level, flow, pressure and temperatures
• Calibrate and replace transmitters
• Participate in the maintenance of Control Systems, including fault finding/diagnostics, alarm management, basic software engineering & configuration, maintaining plant DCS hardware
• Maintain ESD systems and function
• Outline the purpose of cause-and-effect diagrams
• Conduct inspections on classified equipment and logging of deviations
• Conduct repairs and replacements on classified equipment
• An ability to read and interpret instrument loop drawings, control logic diagrams, data sheets and associated technical documents
• Knowledge of EX and IS standards for hazardous areas
• Installation, testing and commissioning of instrumentation in accordance with Sasol specifications
• Proactive identification of instrumentation defects and mal-functioning Implementation of preventative maintenance activities. (Schedule work)
• Need strong instrumentation and control system skills to do proper fault-finding and preventive maintenance
• Conduct data extraction and analysis from PLC during fault-finding exercises (fault finding, trends etc.)
• Understand and use the plant maintenance documentation system
• Understand planning work management system
• SAP experience will be an advantage

Formal Education

• Grade 12 with Maths, Science & English (must)
• NQF 4 Occupational Trade Qualification and Red Seal (must)

Working Experience

• 4 - 5 Years relevant experience
• Driver’s license (minimum code 8)
• Have own transport and own transport for standby purposes

Deadline:13th May,2026