Sasol

Engineer I Process PS

Sasol  •  Sasolburg, ZA (Onsite)  •  3 hours ago
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Job Description

Sasol is a global integrated chemicals and energy company with a 75-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 Req ID

12483

Closing Date

30 June 2026

OME

Sasolburg and Natref Operations

Location

Sasolburg

Purpose of Job

To support process engineering strategy by meeting production targets, providing process engineering technical support to the Ammonia and Ammonia derivatives value chain, and identifying improvement opportunities. To identify and prevent risks of process deviation affecting safety, integrity, and availability.

Key Accountabilities

  • Define OWAP and optimum operating window in which the value chain should be operated
  • Monitor and identify improvement opportunities to ensure operation within the OWAP
  • Translate loss accounting into improvement plans
  • Monitor and interpret performance on technical drivers, constraints and levers on value chain level taking upstream and downstream units into account
  • Support shutdown with respect to value chain integration, idea generation and process equipment integrity
  • Monitor adherence to and effectiveness of VPP
  • Analyse effectiveness of data provided for production planning and scheduling processes
  • Report value chain and system heat maps, losses and integrity concerns
  • Assimilate and contextualise data for input into improvement initiatives through technical investigations via the asset management process
  • Understand optimum operating windows, deviations and preventative measures
  • Contribute technical inputs into VPP and identify risk of deviation
  • Ensure process integrity of equipment, inspections and recommendations of improvement opportunities during shutdowns
  • Monitor energy usage and identify improvement opportunities
  • Improve plant reliability, volume and unit cost
  • Give input into Technical Hazops, PFD and MFD reviews
  • Give inputs into process engineering operating manuals, including startup and shutdown procedures as well as training manuals
  • Provide process engineering support and input for small project process design
  • Participation in design and safety reviews
  • Support startup and commissioning of business unit
  • Coach EIT engineers and technicians
  • Actively participate in peer reviews by reviewing work of other engineers
  • Engage in discussions with internal and external stakeholders to ensure accurate technical support is provided

Formal Education

B Eng/BSc ENG Chemical Engineering Degree

Working Experience

Experience: 3+ relevant years

Licenses

Valid Driver's license

Certification & Professional Membership

Professional Engineer or Professional Candidate Engineer

Required Personal and Professional Skills

BC_Collaborates
TC_Process Risk Analysis
TC_Process Safety / Environmental
TC_Operating Process Knowledge
TC_Process Management and Development
BC_Decision Quality
BC_Inspires Engagement
TC_Compliance Management
BC_Ensures Accountability
BC_Strategic Mindset

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.

Sasol

About Sasol

Sasol is a global chemicals and energy company. We harness our knowledge and expertise to integrate sophisticated technologies and processes into world-scale operating facilities.

We safely and sustainably source, produce and market a range of high-quality products in 22 countries, creating value for stakeholders.

Our revised strategy aims to have a greater focus on value realisation for our stakeholders, sustainable growth and improved business sustainability as well as enhanced cash generation. The Chemicals Business will grow by meeting evolving consumer needs, including the demands of a growing and urbanising middle class. It will focus its activities on specialty chemicals where it has differentiated capabilities and strong market positions that can be expanded over time. The Energy Business will position to be responsive to global trends by providing new energy and mobility solutions over time, pursuing greenhouse gas emission reductions through growth in gas and renewables, and higher cash generation.

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Industry
Chemicals & Materials
Company Size
10,000+ employees
Headquarters
Sandton, ZA
Year Founded
1950
Website
sasol.com
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