Specialist Inspector T&I Natref (107841) at Sasol

Short Description / Purpose of Job

• Primary role of T&I Inspector is to drive quality Inspection planning and execution before and during T&I’s and all other shutdowns.

Recruitment Description / Key Accountabilities

Business Results

• Accountable as part of the Natref Inspection Authority which is charged (as contemplated in the Pressure Equipment Regulations (PER) and (OSHA Act)) with the following responsibilities: - Legal accountability for manufacturing, modification and repair inspections of all pressure vessels, steam generators,  storage tanks and piping at Natref, as well as other satellite sites not in the Secunda area) to ensure the required integrity of the said equipment and process plants in support of the business needs.
• Accountable as part of the Natref Inspection Authority to ensure code compliance to the reverent Health and Safety standard or supporting SP code requirements in order to support the safe continued operation of pressure vessels, steam generators, storage tanks and piping inspection so that frequencies can be maintained by the Natref Inspection Authority for periods in excess of 36 months.
• A QC function is also conducted on new manufacture, repair and modification on activities at external manufacturer’s workshops both nationally and internationally.
• In summary, the role is accountable to ensure compliance to the Pressure Equipment Regulations (PER), SANS 10227, SANS 17020 and various approved Health and Safety Standards during all repairs, modification or manufacture as a certified manufacturing Inspector (IPE) and SANAS technical signatory.

Leadership and Values:

• T&I Inspector will be the main driver of the inspection program to pro-actively identify scope for the T&I in time for preparation and planning for T&I’s.
• Participate and defend the T&I scope in scope review sessions.
• Facilitate inspections outside the T&I, to reduce inspection work inside the T&I.
• Assist Engineers and Technicians with information to allow quality decisions, especially during RBI reviews and equipment repair vs replacement decisions.
• Inspection coordination function during T&I execution – Inspection Team leader during T&I’s and other shutdowns
• Accountable for manufacturing or repair inspections of all pressure vessels, steam generators, storage tanks and piping in order to comply with regulatory requirements and to ensure equipment integrity, availability and safety for the units allocated as per the legal appointments.
• Training of Trainee Inspectors – competency development to achieve SAQCC (for Department of Labour) accredited Inspectors of Pressurised equipment (IPE) certification.
• Legal accountability for in-service inspections of all pressure vessels, steam generators, pressure accessories, storage tanks and piping at Natref to ensure the required integrity of the said equipment and process plants in support of the business needs.

Inspection responsibilities

• Utilisation of specialised inspection equipment to be used during the inspections.
• Recommend specific repair actions or alternative recommendations arising from inspections using specialised knowledge.
• Ensure that shutdown programs are fit for purpose with regards to inspection activities.
• Expert knowledge of manufacturing and repair codes

Formal Education

• Grade 12 with Maths & Science

Min Experience

• 10 Years Inspection experience in relation to petrochemical and refinery operations 

Certification & Professional Membership

• Competent person pressure vessels (CPPV) and/or Competent person steam generators (CPSG)
• Certified Inspector of Pressurised equipment (IPE) metallic and non-metallic(preferably)
• Relevant SAIW courses as per the training matrix captured in the Inspection Authority Quality Management System

Competencies

• Business Acumen: An intuitive and applicable understanding of how a company or unit makes money.  Displays a thorough understanding of what drives profitability.  Maintains a market-focused approach to business.  Keeps an overall big picture understanding of the business and its interrelationships enabling a person to make better business decisions. The ability to make good business judgments and quick decisions in a manner that is likely to lead to a good outcome.
• Business Leadership: Demonstrates commercial acumen, a global mind-set and exercises sound judgement. Achieves results through others and holds them accountable.
• Compliance: Understanding the rules, regulations, sanctions and other statutory requirements, guidelines and instructions relating to governing bodies and organizations, both internally and externally.
• Financial Management: Demonstrated knowledge and application of Financial Management, the strategic and functional management of the set of processes, customs, policies, laws, and institutions affecting the way the company's finances are directed, administered, and controlled.
• Partnering: The development and perpetuation of successful and mutually-beneficial relationships where customers and others become business partners with common goals, positive attitudes, cooperative work styles, open communications and team spirit.
• People Management: The interaction, communication, relationships and dealings with staff members, and the style in which those interactions take place. It includes the development of employees and workplaces that are inclusive.
• Strategic Leadership: Provides vision and direction aligned to One Sasol. Leads organisational change, innovation and sustainability.

Closing Date: 5th, April 2022