Job Description

Sasol is a global integrated chemicals and energy company with a 70-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.Req Id4760Closing date28 June 2024Geographical AreaSecunda, MpumalangaOMEEMI: MiningPurpose of JobTo support process engineering strategy by meeting production/project targets, providing process engineering technical support, and identifying improvement opportunities. To identify and prevent risks of process/design deviation affecting safety, integrity, and availability.Formal EducationGrade 12Bachelors Degree in EngineeringRecruitment Description / Key AccountabilitiesProject Management Guidelines: Execution Requirements: Responsible for the execution of capital projects and tasks that extend beyond 24 hours. Ensure tasks impacting significant parts of the Mine, especially during shutdown periods, are meticulously planned and executed. Scope of the Project: Develop and maintain a detailed project plan that outlines critical paths and integrates all necessary activities. Establish clear timelines for the scope of work. Identify and allocate necessary resources. Conduct comprehensive risk identification and assessment for each project or task. Determine affected areas and document them accordingly. Identify High-Risk Work (HRW) and ensure registration in the HRW verification system. Appoint individuals responsible for verifying HRW. Prepare a detailed assurance plan for the project. Attach relevant risk assessments and necessary permits. Ensure compliance with all applicable Codes of Practice (COPs), Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), and standards. Project Plan Approval: Project plan compiled by the Project Engineer. Reviewed by the Integration team. Final approval and sign-off by the Section Head and/or Head of Department. Work Management Process: Ensure strict adherence to the project plan by integrating it into the Work Block Schedule and/or other approved tracking systems (e.g., Microsoft Projects, VPC, SAP). Change Management: o Implement and oversee the change management process for any alterations in the scope of work, risks, etc., within projects or tasks. Classify changes as Major, Moderate, or Minor, and manage them accordingly: Major changes: Significant risks or crises that could impact safety, health, environment, or production. Moderate changes: Manageable changes that remain within reasonable tolerances with limited risk. Minor changes: Minimal or no potential risk to safety, health, environment, or production. Additional Accountabilities for Capital Projects: Identify projects to be completed for at least three financial years, looking ahead at the current mine plan. Conduct risk ranking and apply ISO31000 Risk Management processes. Apply for capital approval, understanding the Delegation of Authority (DOA) of a capital project and when the DOA will change. Ensure the scope of work aligns with the project and utilize project management principles when placing Purchase Requisitions. Supporting Process Engineering Strategy: Define OWAP and optimum operating window for the value chain. Monitor and identify improvement opportunities to ensure operation within the OWAP. Translate loss accounting into improvement plans. Monitor and interpret performance on technical drivers, constraints, and levers on value chain level, considering upstream and downstream units. Support shutdowns with respect to value chain integration, idea generation, and process equipment integrity. Monitor adherence to and effectiveness of VPP. Analyse the effectiveness of data provided for production planning and scheduling processes. Report value chain and system heat maps, losses, and integrity concerns. Assimilate and contextualize data for input into improvement initiatives through technical investigations via the asset management process. Understand optimum operating windows, deviations, and preventative measures. Ensure process integrity of equipment inspections and recommend improvement opportunities during shutdowns. Improve plant reliability, volume, and unit cost. Ensure value chain basic documentation and systems are in place and at the required standard. Give input into Technical Hazops, PFD, and MFD reviews. Provide process engineering support and input for small project process design. Ensure appropriate governance is applied regarding the process scope of work.Min ExperienceExperience: 6+ relevant yearsProfessional MembershipCertificationsLicencesBehavioural (BC) |Technical (TC) |Leadership (LC)BC_CollaboratesTC_Process Risk AnalysisTC_Process Safety / EnvironmentalTC_Operating Process KnowledgeTC_Process Management and DevelopmentBC_Decision QualityBC_Inspires EngagementTC_Compliance ManagementBC_Ensures AccountabilityBC_Strategic MindsetSasol 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.

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