Artisan Gr 2 Turbine Fitter at Sasol

Purpose of Job

• This Turbine Fitter position will form part of the Centralized Maintenance Function within Sasolburg and Natref Operations reporting to the Natref Foreman. This team is responsible for condition monitoring of all rotating equipment, which includes vibration analysis, seal and temperature monitoring, as well as oil and lubrication inspection to ensure equipment reliability, early fault detection, and optimal performance

Key Accountabilities

• Perform regular condition monitoring inspections on all rotating equipment, including vibration, temperature, and seal performance checks.
• Conduct oil and lubrication inspections, ensuring the correct lubricant quality and quantity, and identify potential contamination or degradation issues.
• Record and interpret condition monitoring data to support proactive maintenance decisions.
• Collaborate with reliability engineers and maintenance planners to address abnormalities and develop corrective actions based on monitoring results.
• Ensure all monitoring data and findings are accurately logged in CMMS (SAP or equivalent system).

Leadership

• To support Sasol  values and goals
• Share knowledge with colleagues.
• Adhere to and manage personal development plan.
• Live safety

Functional / Technical

• Maintenance on all types rotating equipment.
• Work in accordance with quality plans and work procedures.
• Fault finding on rotating equipment, as well as auxiliary systems (eg, controls systems of a turbine)
• Be conversant with the technical parameters governing rotating equipment maintenance regarding, mechanical seal installation, bearing clearances, gaskets, rotors, couplings, alignment and protection devices.
• Work according to CMMS SAP work orders (or similar)

Behavioural

• Feedback to customer (plant maintenance / production).
• Communicate with customer concerning machine condition, defects as/when required.

Formal Education

• Grade 12 with maths and science or N3 with maths, science and language  – NQF Level 4
• Qualified as an Artisan Fitter NQF4
• Valid Code 8 drivers licence (MUST)

Work Experience

• Minimum 3 years of experience on working with rotating equipment (e.g. pumps), after obtaining a NQF4 artisan certification, which should at least be any of the following:

Steam Turbines

• Centrifugal compressors (barrel & spilt face type)
• Reciprocating compressors
• Centrifugal pumps (single and multi-stage)
• Positive displacement pumps
• Fans
• Blowers
• Gearboxes
• Installation of mechanical seals
• Laser alignment
• Balancing (would be beneficial)
• Fault finding on auxiliary systems
• Knowledge of ISO 18000 safety standards / similar safety systems
• Knowledge of ISO 9001:2008 quality management system