Technologist II Reliability at Sasol

Purpose of Job

• Provide Technical support by the independent formulation of a technical approach, data assimilation, assessment, interpretation and contextualization for applicable projects within Reliability Engineering
• A Technologist II Reliability will apply Asset Management principles to enable the safe and cost-effective utilisation of assets throughout their life cycle in the Sasol Sasolburg and Natref Operations (SNO).

Key Accountabilities

• Business Results: Utilise reliability performance metrics to drive continuous improvement within the business. Perform inherent risk analysis on equipment and utilize outcomes of reliability studies to inform maintenance and capital decisions within the business Assist with the justification for critical spares holding as well as assessing optimal maintenance interventions through life-cycle costing (LCC) analysis using the Salvo DST (or similar) software Develop Equipment Maintenance Strategy (EMS) and implement through the application of Reliability Centred Maintenance (RCM), and Failure Mode and Effect Analysis (FMEA) Utilize SAP or Computerised Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS) functionality and related sources of data for reliability, failure, and data analysis as well as bad actor equipment reporting. Perform Root Cause Analysis (RCA) for equipment or systems failures and maintain the health of the Deviation Management System (DMS) Perform Integrity Studies to identify the causes of bad actor equipment and recommend possible solutions to improve performance Facilitate Risk Based Inspection (RBI) for pressure vessels, tanks and other critical assets Use Risk Based Inspection (RBI) outcomes for pressure equipment and other critical asset performance and inspection data to indicate at risk and end-of-life equipment to enable business risk mitigation decisions. Support initiatives to ensure equipment Operate within Agreed Parameter (OWAP) to manage the risk of equipment failure Data interpretation, contextualization and knowledge generation; understand the context in which work is being performed
• Leadership and Values: Advocate of reliability business processes, procedures, work instructions, and practices in the relevant operating department Demonstrate the desired behaviours in agreement with the Sasol Values Take responsibility for personal performance, improvement and skills development; technical competence in the application of computer software and writing skills to be able to report effectively on work progress Identify &share operational improvement opportunities Makes suggestions to optimise equipment, systems and processes Apply the asset management process model (operations core processes) in the relevant operating department Effectively and efficiently utilise best engineering practices Issue reliability engineering reports that gives clear guidance on focus areas for plant reliability improvement Identify improvement opportunities that will help ensure the reliability engineering processes are effective and efficient as they relate to the asset management model Be the custodian of reliability business processes, procedures, work instructions and practices in the relevant operating department
• Relationships, Teamwork and Collaboration: Ensure that processes governed by reliability engineering are understood by all role players in the relevant operating department Support personnel in the operations departments to obtain the necessary competence in reliability practices through training and coaching Contribute to the prioritisation of improvement activities and projects within the operations department based on the potential benefits in OEE improvements Track the health of reliability governance processes in operations department and support proper application of such governance Ensure that reliability metrics are established, optimised and the trends are reported to drive the continuous improvement for sustainable operations Track and report on critical next steps from incident investigations of significant operations impact Provide coaching to junior Reliability Engineers and rotation engineers in training (EIT) Provide reliability engineering support in other business operating areas initiatives as required by the business

Formal Education

• B.Tech
• Post grad qualification or other formal training in reliability engineering (wish)

Work Experience

• 5+ relevant years experience
• Knowledge of reliability engineering
• Knowledge of processing/manufacturing plant operation and maintenance principles
• Knowledge of asset management principles
• Good knowledge of SAP
• Good working knowledge of problem-solving tools
• Experience in chemical plant environment (wish)
• Experience in RBI and RBI facilitation (wish)
• Certification and Professional Membership
• ECSA Registered Professional Technologist (wish)