Artisan Gr2 Instrument Mechanician - Sasol

Short Description / Purpose of Job

Senior Artisan Instrument Mechanician supports production by providing effective equipment maintenance and reliability while adhering to procedures/codes and utilising all available support resources to increase stability and maintain the sustainability of the plant.

Recruitment Description / Key Accountabilities

• Proven competence in pre-identified areas per discipline of the plant/mine/equipment/systems (proven application of training for artisan grade
• Understand and use the plant maintenance documentation system
• Understand planning work management system

• Relevant plant/mine specific/basic process knowledge (defined per discipline)
• Compliance of Safety Management Systems e.g. IMS, MBO, etc.
• Able to apply emergency procedures
• Read, interpret, and implement task risk assessment
• Hazard identification/task risk assessments
• Participates in daily morning meetings to discuss work assignments
• Support the goals and vision of the business by meeting deadlines
• Provides adequate feedback to supervisor on work progress
• Participates in root cause analyses, and provides feedback to RCA teams
• Participates in risk assessments according to legislation and company requirements to improve safety
• Maintains good housekeeping and adheres to waste disposal procedures
• Share knowledge with junior artisans in known environment/context
• Participates in quarterly performance appraisal with group leader to improve personal development
• Identifies personal training and development needs, and incorporates into PDP with group leader's approval
• Lead by example (walks the talk)
• Assists with the development of works instructions to develop a higher level of staff competency
• Take the lead in team efforts/tasks
• Able to act as group leader (if appropriate to career path)
• Contribute to overall maintenance strategy and direction
• Mentor learners/artisans informally
• Conducts My IMS (physical inspections to maintain and improve plant sustainability)
• Work effectively in a team
• Attends and interacts in PDAs and RCAs to improve plant safety and stability
• Provides adequate feedback to group leader or planning officer on work progress
• Ensures the correct history feedback is captured to improve renewals/ upgrades and critical spares are replaced
• Gives input at “toolbox talks” to improve plant safety

Formal Education

• Grade 12 with Maths, Science or NQF 4 instrument trade test certificate

Min Experience

• Minimum 2 years experience as a qualified artisan grade 1 instrument mechanician
• Valid drivers' license

Certification & Professional Membership

• None

Competencies

• Customer Relationship: Build customer relationships in order to understand their needs.
• Manager & Team Relationship: Develop and maintain effective working relationships with managers and peers. Provide technical input or advice to multi-disciplinary project teams