TechnicianSenior Technician Instruments & Controls
Job Location:
Sasolburg - South Africa
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Job Summary
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.
13170
30 September 2026
Sasolburg & Natref Ops
Natref Sasolburg Free state
Provide technical support to maintenance managers and engineers by applying theoretical skills and making suggestions and independently implementing solutions to optimise systems.
- 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.
- 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 BUs to improve the quality of instrument installations and measurements.
- 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
- Technical Support to area team.
- Assist with area team fault finding and incident investigation initiatives
- Support area team goals and actions.
- 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
- National Diploma (Electrical-Light current/ Instrumentation & Control)
- Instrument Mechanician Trade Test will be an added advantage
5 years experience in Instrumentation & Control in the refinery environment orin the petrochemical environment at least
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 Sasols 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.
Required Experience:
Senior IC
About Company
Sasol is a global chemicals and energy company. We are a public company listed on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange in South Africa and the New York Stock Exchange in the United States.
