Instr & Control Engineer II

Sasol; Secunda; On-site; ZAR 700,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the chemicals and energy sector is seeking an advanced process control engineer. This role involves optimizing production processes through analysis and implementation of advanced control solutions. The ideal candidate will possess relevant engineering experience and a strong ability to work collaboratively in a diverse environment, aligning with Sasol’s commitment to safety and excellence.

Qualifications

• 5+ years relevant experience in process control engineering.
• Ability to troubleshoot technical issues and ensure accountability.
• Expertise in engineering design and implementation.

Responsibilities

• Optimize and improve efficiency of the production process.
• Support daily problem solving related to process automation.
• Develop key inferentials using statistical/first principle modelling techniques.

Skills

Analytical skills

Statistical data analysis

Process modelling

Problem-solving

Electrical fundamentals

Education

Engineering degree

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.

Purpose of Job

With profitability in mind, an advanced process control engineer seeks to optimise and improve efficiency of the production process by first analysing an existing system and then by developing and implementing changes within it by different means, including statistical data analysis, process modelling, inferential development, advanced regulatory control, multivariable model predictive control and information technology.

Key Accountabilities

• Understand and analyse designated process area by studying and monitoring production performance and identify improvement opportunities on both a process and plant-wide scale
• Consult with process engineering and production colleagues to get alignment, identify requirements or to prioritise opportunities
• Apply analytical skills to support root cause analysis
• Support production on daily problem solving related to process automation and advanced control in co-operation with plant maintenance
• Develop key inferentials using statistical or first principle modelling techniques and implement using programming skills to support improvement goals
• Use sound engineering to ensure high integrity signals are used for control purposes
• Design, develop, implement and maintain advanced control solutions according to established engineering principles
• Prioritise and plan all control related projects to address business requirements
• Ensure good working relationship with all stake holders especially with the instrumentation and control fraternity as well as plant production and maintenance personnel to ensure sustained benefit of solutions.
• Participate in interpersonal skills required for productive working relationships and to work with, or through, others inside and/or outside (including suppliers) the organisation to get work accomplished.
• Oversee the management and safety of external service providers.
• Liaise with external engineering companies to share in knowledge and benchmark on best
• practices.
• Ensure compliance with legal, safety and operational reliability requirements.
• Review Sasol policies for applicability and implementation.
• Demonstrate One Sasol way behaviour – ensure area under control is managed to the benefit to the larger Sasol value chain.
• Ensure teams safety objectives and required training is completed.
• Adhere to work standards and ensure it is met according to quality, quantity and due dates.
• Follow governance for plant modifications and manage discipline specific project risks
• Ensure quality of design, EOJ documentation etc.
• Maintain discipline specific systems, tools, policies and procedures for the execution of projects.
• Be responsible for own as well as team's performance management system.
• Report on budget utilisation, forecasting and changes.
• Manage discipline specific project tasks.
• Perform quality control of delivered services.
• Record and incorporate lessons learnt per project.
• Provide high quality reporting to stakeholders (i.e. Month end controller performance reports, engineering design documentation, incident investigation reports etc)
• Contribute in the translation and execution of the technical support strategy.
• Translate and cascade goals and long-term plans through effective two-way communication in the organisation.
• Take responsibility to drive initiatives which improves delivery and competitiveness.
• Ensure correct resource allocation and indicate timeously resourcing needs towards the execution of projects and support to operations.
• Facilitate knowledge sharing and innovation.
• Continuously update own knowledge and skills in order to maintain up-to-date knowledge of changing technologies and to ensure critical competencies and expertise are developed.
• Ensure personal development plans are completed, implemented and tracked within applicable career path.
• Manage engineering knowledge by transforming, packaging, transferring and maintaining
• knowledge.
• Develop technical and engineering skills of EITs through coaching.
• Manage and develop people in the team.
• Show influence, negotiation, maturity and emotional intelligence.
• Drive high performance culture and innovative thinking.
• Operate successfully in a diverse work environment and adhere to Sasol culture and values.
  
  
  

Working Experience

Experience: 5+ relevant years

Required Personal And Professional Skills

BC_Instills Trust

BC_Customer Focus

BC_Manages Complexity

TC_Troubleshoots Technical Issues

TC_Engineering design

BC_Decision Quality

TC_E_Electrical Fundamentals

TC_Electrical Systems

BC_Ensures Accountability

TC_Engineering Implementation

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 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.