Engineer in Training (EIT) Mechanical Engineering at Sasol

ABOUT THE ROLE / PURPOSE OF THE JOB

• This role is for a position in the graduate development program. The graduate development program (GDP) is based on a three year training period in Operations and Technology.
• Within this training period you will be assessed every 6 months to demonstrate competencies developed and highlight areas which require focus. After being declared competent at the end of the 3 year period, you will become eligible to apply for vacant Engineer positions. (Subject to the availability of vacancies).

FUNCTIONAL OUTPUTS

• Learn and understand the Sasol value chain (including Operations, Technology (Engineering and Project Management), its products and applications, test methods and equipment in context of discipline learning.
• Understand the Sasol Operations Standards Framework and how to operate within it.
• Learn how to translate theoretical knowledge into practical application that will add business value.
• Understand the importance of planning and integration.
• Learn to utilize engineering systems, tools and standards (own, local and international) in own work and projects.
• Understand how your business unit fits within your Operating Hub and the Sasol value chain.
• Understand the impact of upstream- and downstream units on the operation of your allocated plant and vice versa.
• Develop a sound understanding of [discipline] engineering generalist knowledge and sound understanding with regards to process equipment (e.g. design and safe operation thereof).
• Develop selected detailed knowledge in defined fields of [discipline] engineering.
• Be able to define a business opportunities, by using the correct indicators.
• Be able to define business risks, applying the business risk assessment tools such as the probability risk ranking matrix, specific job risk assessment, etc.
• Support the execution (follow technical instruction to enable) of an engineering scope of work for small multidisciplinary projects (i.e. Tier)
• Support and follow instructions to execute the operation, design, engineering, development and/or modification of processes/equipment in accordance with sound established engineering principles and standards to satisfy business requirements.
• Correctly preform Technical and Economic evaluations of small projects, ideas and modifications.
   

Qualifications and experience required 

• The position requires a minimum of a Mechanical Engineering: Bsc / BEng Mechanical Engineering
• with limited or no practical experience.Final year applicants will be considered.

Please note the BEng Tech qualification does not form part of our EIT Programme*

Please attach your latest academic record to your profile as part of your application*

Experience:

• Less than 3 years
   

KEY COMPETENCIES REQUIRED

Functional / Technical

•            Language skills - English proficient
•            Excellent communication skills
•            Analytical thinking
•            Problem solving skills
•            Computer literate (MS Office)