Chemical Plant Operator: Hands-On Maintenance & Safety

Sasol; Secunda; On-site; ZAR 350,000 - 520,000; Full time

Job summary

Sasol Secunda is seeking a Maintenance Technician to coordinate and direct maintenance and repair services for a specific process within a production line, through control panel management and complex troubleshooting.

The role requires Matric/N3 with Maths, English and Physical Science, NQF Level 4 Chemical Operations, and 3+ years of relevant experience, plus a valid driver's license. You will support safety, housekeeping and plant reliability in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Matric/N3 with Maths, English and Physical Science.
• NQF Level 4 Chemical Operations.
• 3+ years of relevant maintenance experience.

Responsibilities

• Provides adequate feedback to supervisor on work progress.
• Participates in risk assessments according to legislation and company requirements to improve safety.
• Maintains good housekeeping and adheres to waste disposal procedures.
• Work Independently.
• Understand and know the business, drives and KPIs.
• Apply and maintain safety in a working environment.
• Participates in shift handover meetings.
• Identifies personal training and development needs, and incorporates into PDP with group leader's approval.
• Conduct on the job coaching of learners SME.
• Presentation on specific plant equipment.
• Conducts IMS inspections to maintain and improve plant sustainability.
• Work effectively in a team.
• Play an appropriate main role during emergency situations to get the plant back on line.
• Give and receive feedback to other disciplines (partners on daily issues).
• Gives input at toolbox talks to improve plant safety.

Skills

Optimizes Work Processes

Communicates Effectively

Production Resource Management

Production Risk Management

Project Quality Management

Manages Complexity

Equipment Utilisation

Drives Results

Production and Procedure Management

Ensures Accountability

Education

Matric/N3 with Maths, English and Physical Science

NQF Level 4 Chemical Operations

Job description

Sasol Secunda is seeking a Maintenance Technician to coordinate and direct maintenance and repair services for a specific process within a production line, through control panel management and complex troubleshooting.

The role requires Matric/N3 with Maths, English and Physical Science, NQF Level 4 Chemical Operations, and 3+ years of relevant experience, plus a valid driver's license. You will support safety, housekeeping and plant reliability in a collaborative environment.