Technologist II Reliability
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Job Location:
Sasolburg - South Africa
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
11 days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
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 Req ID
10504
Closing Date
14 November 2025
OME
Sasolburg and Natref Operations
Location
Sasolburg
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
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)
Required Personal and Professional Skills
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 Sasols 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.
Key Skills
- Kubernetes
- FMEA
- Continuous Improvement
- Elasticsearch
- Go
- Root cause Analysis
- Maximo
- CMMS
- Maintenance
- Mechanical Engineering
- Manufacturing
- Troubleshooting
About Company
Sasol is a global chemicals and energy company. We are a public company listed on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange in South Africa and the New York Stock Exchange in the United States.
