Sasol is a global integrated chemicals and energy company with a 70-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 ID

4931

Closing date

12 July 2024

City/Town

Secunda, Mpumalanga

OME

EOP: Secunda Ops

Purpose of Job

Execute on day-to-day operations and assist with coordination of activities within the OT (Operation Technology) segments of the organisation whilst acting as a key contributor to support the design, implementation, administration, maintenance and monitoring of OT systems and services. Assisting the various businesses units in ad-hoc RCAs, confirmation studies for adherence to best practises, specifications, and procedures. The technical and project tracks on a day-to-day basis to ensure correct resource allocation of time, cost, quality, scope, risk, and benefits that indicate timeous resourcing needs towards the execution of projects and support to operations.

Recruitment Description / Key Accountabilities

As an OT system engineer, you will be responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining our operational technology systems. You will work closely with our engineering team to ensure the reliability, efficiency, and security of our OT infrastructure. Your key responsibilities will include:

• Designing and deploying OT systems to support industrial processes and operations. • Configuring and optimizing OT devices and control systems, including PLCs (Programmable Logic Controllers), SCADA (Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition) systems, HMIs (Human-Machine Interfaces), and industrial networks. • Collaborating with cross-functional teams to integrate OT systems with IT infrastructure and business applications. • Monitoring OT systems performance and troubleshooting issues to minimize downtime and ensure operational continuity. • Implementing cybersecurity measures to protect OT systems from cyber threats and vulnerabilities. • Conducting risk assessments and implementing best practices for OT system security and compliance. • Providing technical support and training to operations and maintenance teams. • Documenting OT system configurations, procedures, and standards. Team work, culture and values: Operate successfully in a diverse work environment and adhere to Sasol culture and values. Demonstrate One Sasol way behaviour – ensure area under control is managed to the benefit to the larger Sasol value chain. Drive high performance culture and innovative thinking. Relationship and stakeholder: Provide high quality reporting to stakeholders (i.e. Month end integrity reports, engineering design documentation, incident investigation reports etc). Show influencing and negotiation skills, maturity and emotional intelligence. Safety: Ensure compliance with legal, safety, operational reliability and MOC requirements. Ensure that safety objectives and required end user training requirements are met for each MOC implementation. Operations management and planning: Apply analytical skills to support root cause analyses. Contribute in the translation and execution of the technical support strategy. Translate and cascade goals and long-term plans through effective two-way communication in the organisation. Ensure correct resource allocation and indicate resourcing needs timeously towards the execution of projects and support of operations. Assess alternate design configurations and identify functional and non-functional requirements for various operational technology and processes. Manage the incident response program, monitor incidents and systems and execute responses. Project management and execution: Prioritise and plan all OT related projects to address business requirements according to established engineering principles. Governance: Follow governance for plant modifications and manage discipline specific project risks. Maintain discipline specific systems, tools, policies and procedures. Maintain OT policies and standards (including internal and external policy compliance). Maintain Cyber Security Architecture and providing security guidance on the design of applications and network architectures. Continuous improvement, work standards and quality: Adhere to work standards and ensure they are met according to quality, quantity and due dates. Ensure quality of design, EOJ documentation etc. Take responsibility to drive initiatives which improves delivery and competitiveness. Competency development: Facilitate knowledge sharing and innovation. Continuously update own knowledge and skills in order to maintain up-to-date knowledge of changing technologies and to ensure critical competencies are developed. Develop technical and engineering skills of EITs through coaching. 

Formal Education

University Bachelor's Degree

Wish: Cisco CCNA, CompTIA A+, CompTIA Network+, VMware vSphere: Install, Configure, Manage, ITIL Foundation

 

Min Experience Experience: 3+ relevant yearsProfessional Membership PM_Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA)Licences L_Motor Vehicle Drivers LicenceBehavioural (BC) |Technical (TC) |Leadership (LC) BC_Optimizes Work ProcessesBC_Manages ComplexityBC_Plans and AlignsTC_Engineering designTC_Equipment UtilisationBC_Decision QualityTC_Electrical FundamentalsTC_Electrical SystemsBC_Ensures AccountabilityTC_Engineering Implementation

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 Sasol’s 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.