In-Service Inspector 1 at Sasol

Purpose of Job

• Accountable as part of the Inspection Authority which is charged (as contemplated in the Pressure Equipment Regulations (PER) and (OSHA Act)) with the following responsibilities:
• Legal accountability for in-service inspections of all pressure vessels, steam generators, pressure accessories, storage tanks and piping on the various sites to ensure the required integrity of the said equipment and process plants in support of the business needs.  
• Ensure legal compliance to support the SANAS accredited Risk Based Inspection (RBI) system ensuring that pressure vessels, steam generators, pressure accessories, storage tanks and piping inspection frequencies can be approved by the Inspection Authority for periods in excess of 36 months.
• Ensure compliance to the PER, SANS 10227, SANS 17020 & various approved Health and Safety Standards during all in-service inspections as a certified In-service Inspector and SANAS technical signatory.

Recruitment Description / Key Accountabilities

• Accountable for in-service inspections of all pressure vessels, steam generators, storage tanks, pressure accessories and piping to comply with regulatory requirements and to ensure equipment integrity, availability and safety for the units allocated as per the legal appointments. Have reports compiled and ensure archiving. Responsible for regular follow-up on outstanding legal documentation.
• Accountable as part of the Inspection Authority to ensure legal compliance to support the SANAS accredited Risk Based Inspection (RBI) system ensuring that the pressure vessels, steam generators pressure accessories, storage tanks and piping inspection frequencies can be approved by the Secunda Synfuels Inspection Authority for periods in excess of 36 months. The Inspection Authority is the only entity which is legally accountable for changing frequencies in excess of 36 months.
• Issuing of recommendations for repairs to ensure continued safe operation and therefore the continuous availability of process plants.
• Training of Trainee Inspectors, competency development to achieve SAQCC accredited Competent Inspectors (CP) certification.
• Capable of the use of specialised equipment and to determine the correct area of use for the inspection of equipment.
• Interpretation of High Tec NDT results to allow for further action to be taken to ensure integrity.

Recruitment Description Continued

• Inspection responsibilities include utilisation of specialised inspection equipment to be used during the inspections; perform & evaluate visual inspections, wall thickness measurements, magnetic particle testing, dye penetrant testing; review and interpret radiographs; and witness pressure tests.
• Recommend specific repair actions or alternative recommendations arising from inspections using specialised knowledge.
• Verify the condition of equipment or parts thereof after any change in condition or repairs to equipment, so that maximum integrity and minimum equipment downtime will result.
• Predict when equipment needs to be replaced by evaluating all inspection results.
• Document all inspections findings and recommendations by composing individual technical reports in order that actual or potential problems are documented for further action and to comply with the PER.
• Perform detail inspections as required when fitness-for-service calculations are performed.
• Evaluate and comment on frequency reviews.
• Certify the calibration and setting of safety devices and appurtenances for compliance to codes.
• Demonstrate the desired behaviors in agreement with the Sasol Values
• Take ownership for personal improvement and skills development.

Recruitment Description Continued

• Develop effective manager and peer working relationships and other departments
• Build customer relationships to understand their needs.
• Project a positive image of the department.
• Develop and maintain effective working relationships with managers and peers.
• Effectively manage shutdown manpower.
• Assist the Manager by managing costs in area of responsibility. Job has controlling impact on end results or exercises direct control over resources used.
• Demonstrate safety consciousness by looking after own safety and that of others. 100% Compliance to all safety rules.
• Develop and maintain management systems regarding equipment integrity to initiate innovative improvements and to reduce the management risk.
• Supply improvement suggestions to be investigated for implementation.

Formal Education

• National Senior Certificate Matric Gr 12 (with English, Mathematics and Physical Science) / N3 (equivalent to Gr 12 / Matric)
• Certified Competent Person Pressure Vessels (CP-PV) (must)
• Certified Competent Person Steam generator (CP-SG) (wish)
• The following SAIW (or equivalent acceptable) courses: CP-PV course, MT & PT Level 1 & 2,

Min Experience

• Experience: 2+ relevant years