Artisan Instrument Mechanician (Sasolburg)

Job description

Sasol is a global integrated chemicals and energy company with a 75-year heritage. Through our talented people, we use our expertise and selected technologies to safely and sustainably source, manufacture and market chemical and energy products globally. When you join Team Sasol, you are joining a company that puts people at the center of everything we do. Sasol invests in its employees along every stage of the career path and offers development opportunities to help you cultivate your career in a culture that embraces diversity and inclusion. Job Req ID 13112 Closing Date 18 September 2026 OME Sasolburg and Natref Operations Location Sasolburg Please note: The successful candidate will be appointed according to the career ladder for MSP positions according to your level of experience and qualifications. 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 Instrumentation Maintaining and calibrating instrumentation. Maintaining and calibrating control valves. Calibrate and replace transmitters. Control Systems ( YOKOGAWA, SIEMANS) Participate in the maintenance of Control Systems Conduct fault finding/diagnostics Alarm management Basic Software engineering & configuration Maintain plant DCS hardware Maintain and do fault finding on Modbus Alarm and Trip management Perform in Alarm and Trip tests Plant Emergency Shutdown (ESD) (SIS) (HIMA) Maintain ESD systems and function Outline the purpose of cause and effect diagrams Hazardous Area Management Conduct inspections on classified equipment and logging of deviations Conduct repairs and replacements on classified equipment Work management system Understand and use the plant maintenance documentation system Understand planning work management system SAP experience will be an advantage Formal Education Matric with Maths and Science or N3 Maths, Science and English NQF4 Qualification in Instrumentation Valid driver’s licence Trade Qualification (Red Seal) - Must Working Experience Experience: 2+ relevant years Required Personal and Professional Skills TC_Plant Equipment Maintenance BC_Customer Focus BC_Manages Complexity TC_Analyse Alternatives and Recommend Solutions TC_Troubleshoots Technical Issues TC_Equipment Utilisation BC_Decision Quality BC_Demonstrates Self-awareness TC_Planning and Organisation BC_Ensures Accountability Sasol is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. Inspired by our Purpose of “Innovating for a better world”, Sasol acknowledges that diversity is intrinsic to the fabric of our organisation and is the key to our growth and success. Sasol is committed to the full inclusion of all suitably qualified individuals. Preference will be given to applicants from designated groups and people with disabilities according to Sasol’s Employment Equity Plan. This includes reasonable accommodation to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions. Our automated process is designed to efficiently assess a large volume of applications. Should you not hear from us within 60 days of the advert closing then kindly consider your application unsuccessful. Thank you once-more for your interest in Sasol as your employer of choice, and we wish you all the best with your career aspirations and future applications with us.