Job Description: The senior mechanical engineer is responsible to provide technical support across all of the above-mentioned sub-hubs by the independent formulation of a technical approach, data assimilation, assessment, interpretation and contextualization for a portfolio of projects which will support the improvement, reliability, availability and/or throughout of the relevant process plant. Develop and implement sound engineering governance for the mechanical engineering team in SEO for all engineering deliverables developed in support of the functional deliverable i.e. execute design, engineering, development and modification of complex and / or specialized mechanical equipment and plant (typically portfolio of small projects, troubleshooting and maintenance/ renewal/ improvement projects) in accordance with established engineering principles and standards to satisfy business requirements. Responsible for development of Engineers In Training’s (EITS) as per the Graduate Development Programme(GDP) requirements. Job Responsibilities: Be able to identify improvement areas and execute improvement plans/initiatives independently Knowledge of relevant technical procedures, specifications and legal frameworks, with entrenching thereof in the SEO mechanical engineering team Providing technical direction to relevant plant stakeholders as well as team members Responsible for coaching/leading of EIT’s as per GDP requirements Provide guidance on engineering interface management for mechanical engineering deliverables with other engineering disciplines, on capital and maintenance projects Provide effective problem solving and sound cost effective technical solutions to address issues Provide mechanical input into larger Group Technology projects in accordance with sound established engineering principles and standards to satisfy business requirements. Working across boundaries on multiple and diverse initiatives Create/Review/Update of specifications and procedures. Review business cases for projects Providing mechanical engineering advice and consultancy support to Technologists and Engineers on complex engineering matters Support the team in finding ways to work safer and more efficient Job Requirements: Knowledge of the Vessels Under Pressure (VUP) and Pressurized Equipment Regulation (PER) and its implication (especially w.r.t pressure vessels and piping etc.) Detailed knowledge of Codes and Standards used in Petrochemical/Chemical industries (ASME, ASTM, API, TEMA, etc) Demonstrated successful execution of capital projects (typical Tier 4/5) Mechanical engineering experience in the Petrochemical/chemical industry covering areas such as pressure vessels, piping and rotating equipment (pumps and compressors) Knowledge of material selection, welding, heat treatment, inspection and its integration into piping and pressure vessel design Proficient to Mechanical engineering activities during Project execution (P&ID's, MFD’s, HAZOP's and model reviews), Construction and commissioning of projects Experience in Fabrication and/or construction Qualification & Experience: BSc. Mechanical or B Eng. Mechanical with a minimum of 8 years of experience (must) Postgraduate qualification (wish) with a minimum of 8 years’ experience (Masters) or a minimum of 5 years (PhD) Pr. Eng (must) Job Details: Company: Sasol Vacancy Type: Full Time Job Location: Sasolburg, Free State, SA Application Deadline: N/A Apply Here Vacancieshut.com