Electrical Foreman

Sasol Ltd.; Secunda; On-site; ZAR 400 000 - 600 000; Full time

Job summary

A global energy company is seeking an Electrical Foreman in Secunda, Mpumalanga. This role involves providing direction to Electrical Craftspersons, planning workflows, and ensuring operational efficiency. Candidates should have relevant trade qualifications and at least 6 years of experience. This position emphasizes safety and adherence to procedures while fostering team development and inclusivity.

Qualifications

• Occupational Trade Qualification / Certificate.
• High School / School Diploma or similar.
• Experience: 6+ relevant years.

Responsibilities

• Provide direction and schedules to Electrical Craftspersons.
• Plan and monitor workflow to meet deadlines.
• Ensure maximum task quality and effective equipment use.
• Manage costs and ensure adherence to procedures.

Job description

Electrical Foreman

Company : Sasol

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.

Purpose of Job

To provide direction and schedules to Electrical Craftspersons, plan the sequence of necessary actions for the completion of a job, and monitor and prioritise the workflow to meet deadlines and achieve desired results.

Key Accountabilities

Planning, control and management of operations / maintenance activity.

Ensure effective execution of operations / maintenance activities.

Ensure maximum task quality and efficiency, and overall effective use of equipment.

Manage and control costs.

During emergency situations, evaluate the abnormalities and take corrective action as to avoid downtime, equipment damage and / or SHERQ incidents.

Ensure own team adhere to operational / maintenance procedures and for people and plant.

Ensure maintenance planning is scheduled optimally to maximise production output.

Take action on first occurrence performance problems, misconduct, disciplinary and grievance cases.

Manage performance of own team.

Ensure sensitisation to diversity in the workplace.

Get results through empowering others to act.

Enable artisans to achieve competence for career progression.

Coaching and technical training of own staff.

Accountable for practical "declaration of competence" of employees to operate the plant.

Ensures team motivation and team wellness.

Lives company values and ensures compliance of team to the values.

Facilitate effective Communication up and down from management and also within own and other stakeholder teams.

Participate in selection of staff by being an active member on recruitment panels.

Ensure standard operating procedures are applied.

Ensure compliance to Process Safety Management.

Manage certain start-up and shutdown tasks.

Participate in potential deviation analysis (PDA), root cause analysis (RCA) and risk assessments.

Manage execution of work permit system.

Conduct Task Risk Assessments and ensure that team conducts.

Ensure compliancen to relevant Sasol procedure, policies, legislation and business processes.

Manages behaviour based safety program.

Ensure adherence to SHERQ legal standards and implement SHERQ processes for own area of responsibility.

Ensure that MOC process is followed, and that modified plant / maintenance procedures are implemented by artisans.

Ensure resources are available on site.

Understands customer requirement and ensures product / service meets customer requirements.

Ensure smooth transition of work from own shift to next shift.

Effective interaction with supporting activities.

Identifies and supports inter-dependencies with own and other departments within the value chain.

Give input into how to improve overall Equipment Effectiveness for the plant.

Continuously applies new ideas / work methods to improve results.

Deals with human resistance to change in own area.

Provide information / assist with projects with technical / support functions.

Avail staff for training and development required due to the change initiative.

Ensure implementation of organisational change initiatives within own team.

Formal Education

Occupational Trade Qualification / Certificate

High School / School Diploma or similar

Working Experience

Experience: 6+ relevant years

Required Personal and Professional Skills

TC_Analyse Alternatives and Recommend Solutions

TC_Performance Management

LC_Commercial Agility

TC_Review and Reporting

LC_Customer Centricity

TC_E_Electrical Fundamentals

LC_Inspirational

LC_Builds Talent

TC_Electrical Systems

LC_Developing Self

LC_Partnerships

LC_Delivery Excellence

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 perform essential job functions.