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Sasol is an international integrated energy and chemicals company that leverages the talent and expertise of our more than 30 300 people working in 33 countries. We develop and commercialise technologies, and build and operate world-scale facilities to produce a range of high-value product streams, … read moreincluding liquid fuels, chemicals and low-carbon electricity. While remaining committed to our home-base of South Africa, Sasol is expanding internationally based on a unique value proposition. By combining the talent of our people and our technological advantage, Sasol has been a pioneer in innovation for over six decades. As market needs and stakeholder expectations have changed, so too have our methods, facilities and products, driving progress to deliver long-term shareholder value sustainably. The growth and enhancement of our foundation businesses in Southern Africa is complemented by the significant chapter of growth, Sasol has entered in its history. The company is listed on the JSE Limited in South Africa and on the New York Stock Exchange in the U.S. Terms of use: While we encourage a multitude of views and opinions on this forum, any comments that contain spam (irrelevant links or self-promotion), hate speech or foul language will be removed. Fraud Alert! Sasol's recruitment process does not include unsolicited offers of employment and also does not require advance payments from candidates. Sasol will only contact you if you have applied for a vacancy through the career website, the official Sasol LinkedIn page or if you were contacted by one of our authorised recruitment personnel or local recruiting office. Sasol will not ask you to send personal banking information via email. If you suspect fraud, you are encouraged to alert Sasol by sending an e-mail to [email protected]. Alternatively please report such activity to your local law enforcement authorities. Sasol Place 50 Katherine Street Sandton South Africa 2196
Purpose of Job
Accountable for first line leadership and management of team members to enable the work of self and team members and building their expertise and skills, and deliver frontline team results such as Safety, Production, Maintenance, Quality, Cost and Motivation.
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 organizational change initiatives within own team.
Formal Education
National Senior Certificate/ N3 with Maths, English & Physical Science
Mechanical Occupational Trade Certificate (Red Seal)
Working Experience
Minimum 8+ years experience in petrochemical or refinery environment
Extensive experience in shutdowns/turnarounds
Supervisory or foreman experience (3+ years preferred)
Maintenance Systems (SAP PM or similar)
Interpretation of P&IDs and engineering drawings
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