Technician/Senior Technician Instruments & Controls

Sasol; Sasolburg; On-site; ZAR 700,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Sasolburg-based role providing technical support to maintenance managers and engineers across DCS/PLC and safety systems. You will apply theoretical skills, suggest improvements, and independently implement solutions to optimise instrumentation and control systems in a refinery environment.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in Instrumentation & Control within refinery or petrochemical settings and holds a National Diploma in Electrical-Light current/Instrumentation & Control; a Trade Test

Qualifications

• National Diploma in Electrical-Light current/Instrumentation & Control.
• Instrument Mechanician Trade Test will be an added advantage.
• Minimum 5+ years in instrumentation & control in refinery or petrochemical environments.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support to maintenance managers and engineers.
• 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 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 reliability of instrumentation.

Skills

Courage

Manages Complexity

Troubleshoots Technical Issues

Plans and Aligns

Engineering design

Directs Work

Electrical Fundamentals

Electrical Systems

Action Oriented

Engineering Implementation

Education

National Diploma (Electrical-Light current/ Instrumentation & Control)

Instrument Mechanician Trade Test will be an added advantage

Job description

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.

Job Requisition ID

13170

Closing Date

30 September 2026

OME

Sasolburg & Natref Ops

Location

Natref| Sasolburg| Free state

Purpose of Job

Provide technical support to maintenance managers and engineers by applying theoretical skills and making suggestions and independently implementing solutions to optimise systems.

Key Accountabilities

• 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.
  

Required outputs: Technical

• 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 BU’s to improve the quality of instrument installations and measurements.
  

Required outputs: Management

• 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
  

Required outputs: Area team

• Technical Support to area team.
• Assist with area team fault finding and incident investigation initiatives
• Support area team goals and actions.
  

Required outputs: General

• 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
  

Formal Education

• National Diploma (Electrical-Light current/ Instrumentation & Control)
• Instrument Mechanician Trade Test will be an added advantage
  

Working Experience

5+ years’ experience in Instrumentation & Control in the refinery environment, or in the petrochemical environment at least

Required Personal And Professional Skills

BC_Courage

BC_Manages Complexity

TC_Troubleshoots Technical Issues

BC_Plans and Aligns

TC_Engineering design

BC_Directs Work

TC_E_Electrical Fundamentals

TC_Electrical Systems

BC_Action Oriented

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.