Electrical Technologist - Process Control & Design

Sasol Limited; South Africa; On-site; ZAR 800,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Sasol is a global integrated chemicals and energy company seeking an experienced Electrical Engineer for Process Optimisation at Sasolburg. The role supports Electrical Engineers in process control, power distribution, and instrumentation design, building strong infrastructure.

Responsibilities include delivering expert solutions, planning projects, mentoring artisans, and maintaining high standards of safety and collaboration with internal teams and external partners.

Qualifications

• Experience in fault finding, maintenance and repairs on listed electrical equipment.
• 5+ years relevant experience
• WEG MVW 01 VSD drive applications
• WEG Low voltage CFW 09 & CFW 11 VSD drives & SSW 06 Soft starters applications
• Siemens PLC S7300, 400 and 1500 system applications – Reading, writing and understanding of PLC logics
• Toshiba Prosec T1 (MDR 40S) PLC systems application– Reading, writing and understanding of PLC logics
• ABB Protection relays (REF 615, REF630, REM 615, SPAM 150C, SPAJ 140C, SPAU 130C) – Reading, writing and modification of logics and protection settings
• Siemens Simocode Pro V applications
• UPS systems(EATON, ABB, CHLORIDE, MEISNER)
• Knowledge and understanding of electrical reticulation systems
• Knowledge and understanding of MV and LV motors and transformers
• Initiate, facilitate and provide support for RCA’s on equipment failures and trips.
• Leading and conducting PDA’s for maintenance and projects
• Provide technical assistance and training to Electrical Artisans
• Management of change (MOC)
• SAP experience
• Knowledge and experience on maintenance and installation of classified equipment in Hazardous/classified areas will be advantageous (Minimum 5 years).
• Knowledge and Understanding of OSH Act
• Acting on behalf of area manager

Responsibilities

• Deliver solutions that contribute to business results and improved competitiveness.
• Solve problems at BU level and impact value chains.
• Improve technology application and integration for at least one technology.
• Verify quality of group delivery.
• Independently implement cost-effective solutions.
• Plan and manage technical projects with clear objectives.
• Review and report on process and risk impact for project portfolios.
• Provide coaching and mentorship within the team.
• Liaise with external engineering companies to share knowledge and benchmark.
• Demonstrate influential relationships with managers and peers.

Skills

Fault finding

Maintenance and repairs

Electrical power distribution

Instrumentation design

SAP experience

MV/LV motors and transformers

PLC logic understanding

OSH Act knowledge

Education

B Tech Electrical Engineering, Heavy Current

Tools

WEG MVW 01 VSD drive

WEG low voltage CFW 09 & CFW 11 VSD drives

Siemens PLC S7300/400/1500

Toshiba Prosec T1 PLC

ABB Protection relays

Siemens Simocode Pro V

UPS systems

Job description

Sasol is a global integrated chemicals and energy company seeking an experienced Electrical Engineer for Process Optimisation at Sasolburg. The role supports Electrical Engineers in process control, power distribution, and instrumentation design, building strong infrastructure.

Responsibilities include delivering expert solutions, planning projects, mentoring artisans, and maintaining high standards of safety and collaboration with internal teams and external partners.