Artisan Mechanical Fitter – Sasol

Purpose of Job

Install, repair, and maintain pipelines, machinery, and associated plant and ancillary equipment allied with mechanical processes. Ascertain that mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic plant and equipment are maintained to a safe condition and compliant with any specific regulations. The applicant must be a good team player, be able to work overtime and perform standby duties.

Key Accountabilities

• Fit high-pressure fire suppression systems, fluid power, and hydraulic circuits, including the construction of hard and flexible pipelines.
• Cut, thread, or hammer pipes to specifications, using tools such as cutting torches.
• Fabricate and weld valve bank frames and perform other welding requirements.
• Examine faulty plant or machinery and ascertain nature and location of defects.
• Dismantle plant or machinery and remove damaged or worn parts. Fit and assemble parts to rebuild plant or machinery.
• Repair defective parts, obtain replacement parts, or prepare new parts using hand and machine tools.
• Install or reposition plant or machinery. Test and adjust them for correct functioning, including modifying standardmachinery for special purposes.
• Set up propulsion components (e.g. shafts, propellers, and rudders), engines, and gearboxes.
• Make penetrations through bulkheads (walls) and work with Glass Reinforced Plastic (GRP) and Fibre ReinforcedPlastic (FRP).
• Select, mix, and apply various bonding agents and sealants (cosmetic and structural).
• Carry out routine tasks such as cleaning, oiling, and greasing, according to schedule.
• Operate overhead crane / basic slinging in line with safety and business requirements.
• Comply with discipline related standards, governance, safety measures, and legal requirements.
• Apply evidence-based SHE practices in alignment with set standards to ensure safe operations.
• Implement Sasol Group’s risk philosophy and enterprise risk management framework.
• Build and maintain positive relationships with internal stakeholders to understand and address their needs.
• Continuously improve own skills and knowledge. Complete, implement, and track personal development plan to attainpersonal performance goals

Formal Education

• Matric/ Grade 12 with Maths & Science or N3
• Trade Test/ NQF4 Chieta Qualification (Mechanical)
• Drivers licence Code B

Min Experience

• 3 relevant years

Required Personal and Professional Skills

• BC_Customer Focus
• BC_Manages Complexity
• TC_Analyse Alternatives and Recommend Solutions
• TC_Troubleshoots Technical Issues
• TC_Equipment Utilisation
• BC_Decision Quality
• BC_Action Oriented
• TC_Planning and Organisation
• BC_Ensures Accountability
• TC_Engineering Implementation