Technician/Senior Technician Instruments & Controls at Sasol

Purpose of Job

• Provide technical support to maintenance managers and engineers by applying theoretical skills and making suggestions and independently implementing solutions to optimise systems.

Key Accountabilities

• DCS and PLC systems
• Standalone single loop controllers
• Anti-Surge and Speed Control Systems
• Emergency Shutdown systems
• Burner management and flame detection systems
• SMART instrumentation and bus systems
• Understand P&ID and Instrument loop drawings
• Project Handling Experience
• SAP: Maintenance and Materials management & Purchasing
• Hazardous installations in petrochemical industry.

Required outputs: Technical

• Configuration and repair of instrumentation and systems.
• Configuration and repair of Anti-Surge, Speed Control, ESD and PLC Systems.
• Verify designs for instruments – new and modifications on Instruments in production plants. 
• Ensure that Instruments designs and subsequent installations comply with OHS Act requirements.
• Design and/or verify PLC, DCS, and Shutdown Safety Systems and protection schemes.
• Investigate and implement new technologies to improve the reliability of Instruments and quality of measurement within the refinery.
• Liaise with Vendors and other Sasol BU’s to improve the quality of instrument installations and measurements.

Required outputs: Management

• Contribute to Effective Maintenance Strategies
• Assist with planning and executing of Shutdown system tests.
• Managing Unit shutdown plans – instrumentation.
• Project management execution
• Coaching and leading artisan team

Required outputs: Area team

• Technical Support to area team.
• Assist with area team fault finding and incident investigation initiatives
• Support area team goals and actions.

Required outputs: General

• Must apply innovative and creative abilities to solve technical problems.
• Source and Procure Equipment.
• Co-ordinating and negotiating with commercial department, suppliers, contractors and consultants.
• Budget Control. 
• Development and Training assistance to colleagues.
• Organise and chair meetings

Formal Education

• National Diploma (Electrical-Light current/ Instrumentation & Control)
• Instrument Mechanician Trade Test will be an added advantage

Working Experience

• 5+ years’ experience in Instrumentation & Control in the refinery environment, or in the petrochemical environment at least

Deadline:30th September,2026