Artisan Instrument Mechanician x10 at Sasol

Purpose of Job

• An Artisan Instrument Mechanician supports production by providing effective equipment maintenance and reliability while adhering to procedures/codes and utilising all available support resources to increase stability and maintain sustainability of the plant.

Recruitment Description / Key Accountabilities

• Execution of tasks associated with maintenance inspections and strategies including trip tests.
• Calibration and maintenance of instrumentation: Level, Flow, Pressure and Temperatures.
• An ability to read and interpret instrument loop drawings, control logic diagrams, data sheets and associated technical documents.
• Knowledge of EX and IS standards for hazardous areas.
• Installation, testing and commissioning of instrumentation in accordance with Sasol specifications.
• Proactive identification of instrumentation defects and mal-functioning.
• Implementation of preventative maintenance activities. (Schedule work)
• Need strong instrumentation and control system skills to do proper fault-finding and preventive maintenance.
• Conduct data extraction and analysis from DCS/SIS PLC during fault-finding exercises (fault finding, trends etc.)

Formal Education

• Grade 12 with Maths, Science, English as subjects
• NQF 4 Occupational Trade Qualification
• Red Seal (Wish)

Min Experience

• 3 - 5 years relevant experience
• Experience on petro-chemical equipment (added advantage)

Good knowledge of the following systems:

• SIEMENS S7 Knowledge (WISH)
• DCS knowledge
• ESD/SIS knowledge
• Electrical & Instrument Loop drawings detail interpretation 
• Read and interpret MFD (Mechanical flow diagram or Process flow diagram)
• PLC fault-finding hardware & software 

Additional requirements

• Driver’s license (minimum code 8)
• Have own transport
• Willingness to perform standby duties