Mechanical Engineer I Natref at Sasol

Short Description / Purpose of Job

• A Mechanical Engineer I will utilise proficient levels of experience in Mechanical engineering to execute the design, engineering, development, repair and/ or modification of mechanical equipment and plant.
• This is performed in accordance with established engineering principles and standards to satisfy business requirements.
• Coach and guide Engineers in training (EIT's) on mechanical engineering deliverables (vessels, piping, rotating equipment etc.).

Recruitment Description / Key Accountabilities

• Learn to utilise mechanical engineering systems, tools and standards (own, local and international) in all maintenance repair and project activities.
• Utilise current mechanical engineering business processes.
• Recommend fit for purpose technical solutions to restore pressure equipment integrity of aging plant.
• Collaborate with other engineering disciplines, maintenance, projects and external technical community.
• Perform moderately detailed calculations to code requirements for new or service damaged equipment repairs, modifications and life extension studies.
• Support project execution strategies including contracting and selection of suppliers.
• Evaluate compliance with legal and safety requirements.
• Provide inputs during the execution of the deviation management process.
• Identify deviations from legal requirements.
• Contribute to project success by awareness of cost, schedule and quality targets for project scope.
• Develop responses to changes/technical queries.
• Prepare basis for mechanical engineering related concessions.
• Prepare designs that comply with requirements governing repairs and new fabrications.
• Compile and review material data sheets.
• Prepare/Assess requirements for project execution.
• Provide technical inputs to small mechanical engineering projects.
• Develop knowledge in defined fields of mechanical engineering.
• Develop technical and engineering skills of EITs through coaching.
• Adhere to Sasol values.
• Demonstrate empowered accountability.
• Drive own performance and PDP.
• Provide inputs to budgets, forecasts and changes.
• Support departmental safety initiatives. Participate in interpersonal skills required for productive working relationships and to work with, or through, others inside and/or outside (including suppliers) the organisation to get work accomplished.
• Develop influencing, negotiation and emotional intelligence skills.
• Operate successfully in a diverse work environment (culture, roles and positions).
   

Formal Education

• B.Eng. / B.Sc. Eng. / B.Tech (Eng.) (Must)
   

Min Experience

• 3+ years relevant experience

Competencies

• Business Acumen: An intuitive and applicable understanding of how a company or unit makes money.  Displays a thorough understanding of what drives profitability.  Maintains a market-focused approach to business.  Keeps an overall big picture understanding of the business and its interrelationships enabling a person to make better business decisions.  The ability to make good business judgments and quick decisions in a manner that is likely to lead to a good outcome.
• Compliance: Understanding the rules, regulations, sanctions and other statutory requirements, guidelines and instructions relating to governing bodies and organizations, both internally and externally.
• Conflict Management: Ability to manage conflict, disharmony and strife among people and situations, while recognizing and addressing sensitivities.
• Continuous Process Improvement: The methodology followed for increasing the effectiveness and/or efficiency of a business process, often through automation.
• Execution capability: The underlying ability to execute a strategy/project or day to day work
• Project Management: The process of planning, organizing, and managing tasks and resources to accomplish a well-defined objective, usually within constraints of time, resources, and cost.