Technologist I Electrical at Sasol

Purpose of Job

• To assist Electrical Engineers in such activities as process control, electrical power distribution, or instrumentation design.
• To participate in the preparation of layouts of electrical transmission or distribution systems to build strong infrastructure.

Key Accountabilities

• Consistently deliver solutions which contributes to Business Results: and improved competitiveness
• Independent idea generation
• Solve problems on related BU level and impact value chains
• Improve technology application and integration for at least one technology
• Verify quality of group delivery
• Independently implement solutions based on cost effective principle
• Products, systems, programmes, procedures and models: development and delivery
• Monitor the performance of implemented solutions
• Plan and meet project management objectives in technical, professional and expert areas of work
• Policies, practices, standards, procedures and methods: application, review and development
• Establish technical and professional policies, practices, procedures and standards
• Trends analysis, problem solving and decision quality
• Deliver expert solutions to meet changing business and work requirements
• Extract, capture and disseminate knowledge management standards
• Ensure that the quality of decision making with regards to projects are high
• Review and report on the process and risk impact with regards to a portfolio of projects
• Take corrective action when necessary with projects
• Establish technical and professional policies, practices, procedures and standards
• Values, solutions, goal clarity and alignment
• Provide solutions which are aligned to business unit goals and values
• Demonstrate the desired behaviours in agreement with the Sasol Values (Sasol values assessment biannually)
• Sell and obtain support for value adding ideas leading to Business Results
• Work independently, know when to seek assistance
• Continuously develop extensive knowledge relating to the field of work and personal mastery in technical skills application
• Ensure that personal development plan is completed, implemented and tracked
• Take ownership for personal improvement and skills development
• Enhance own work performance and improve group work processes
• Share expertise and develop others
• Ensure expertise transfer and talent development
• Act as coach and mentor within team
• Network across boundaries and disciplines
• Expert network and relationships e.g. customers, suppliers, universities and specialist bodies
• Develop and maintain effective working relationships with managers and peers
• Liaise with external engineering companies to share knowledge and benchmark
• Participate and maintain expert networks
• Manager, peer and business leaders
• Demonstrate influential relationships with manager, peers and company business leaders
• Regarded as a trusted and challenging business partner
• Contractor/consultant relations and management
• Apply a collaborative and consultative approach which consistently meet business needs
• Communication of expertise (best practices, technical reports, position statements)
• Communicate best practices, technical reports and positions statements with the appropriate stakeholders
• Demonstrate effective interpersonal skills
• Build effective partnerships with team to ensure high performance
• Identify optimization opportunities

Working Experience

• Experience in and fault finding, maintenance and repairs on the following equipment and systems will be an advantage: (Wish)
• 5+ years relevant experience
• WEG Medium voltage MVW 01 VSD drive application
• WEG Low voltage CFW 09 & CFW 11 VSD drives & SSW 06 Soft starters applications
• Siemens PLC S7 300, 400 and 1500 system applications – Reading, writing and understanding of PLC logics
• Toshiba Prosec T1 (MDR 40S) PLC systems application– Reading, writing and understanding of PLC logics
• ABB Protection relays (REF 615, REF630, REM 615, SPAM 150C, SPAJ 140C, SPAU 130C) – Reading, writing and modification of logics and protection settings
• Siemens Simocode Pro V applications
• HVAC systems (Hi-Reff, Bunham bush, Mitsubishi)
• UPS systems(EATON, ABB, CHLORIDE, MEISNER)
• BTU systems(STATIC POWER, EATON, ABB)
• Knowledge and understanding of electrical reticulation systems
• Knowledge and understanding of MV and LV motors and transformers
• Initiate, facilitate and provide support for RCA’s on equipment failures and trips.
• Leading and conducting PDA’s for maintenance and projects
• Provide technical assistance and training to Electrical Artisans
• Management of change (MOC)
• SAP experience
• Knowledge and experience on maintenance and installation of classified equipment in Hazardous/classified areas will be advantageous (Minimum 5 years).
• Knowledge and Understanding of OSH Act
• Acting on behalf of area manager

Formal Education

• B Tech Electrical Engineering, Heavy Current