Sasol
Company: Sasol
Location: Secunda
Business Unit: EOP: Secunda Ops
Job Requisition ID: 11607
Closing Date: 16 March 2026
About the Company
Sasol is a leading global energy and chemical company with over 75 years of expertise. Sasol focuses on operational excellence, safety, and employee growth while fostering a culture that values diversity and continuous improvement.
Purpose of the Role
Drive turbomachinery control system optimisation and PI AF Dashboard performance monitoring to minimise downtime and improve efficiency and stability across compressor and turbo assets. Lead data-driven risk, health, and operating limit assessments, ensuring compliance with API 612/617/618/619/670 standards.
This role focuses on engineering, controls, analytics, commissioning, and governance—not routine maintenance.
Key Responsibilities
Controls & Engineering
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Optimise anti‑surge, station/master, valve characterisation, load balancing, and permissive/ESD control strategies (API 617/670)
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Conduct structured fault-finding and root-cause analysis (oscillations, surge-hunting, nuisance trips)
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Specify rotating equipment controls, interlocks, measurement placement, and HMI/alarm narratives
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Plan and support commissioning, surge tests, and operating envelope alignment
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Implement engineering solutions to enhance availability, efficiency, and productivity
PI AF Dashboard & Analytics
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Develop and maintain PI AF Dashboard models and visualisations for key KPIs (stability, surge proximity, recycle %, performance indices)
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Address data gaps, ensure visibility, and correlate control actions with asset performance
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Develop repeatable analytical methods using Python, R, MATLAB, or similar
Collaboration & Governance
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Work with Mechanical, Process, and Electrical teams to ensure controls readiness
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Build improvement cases, implement upgrades, and track measurable benefits (power, steam, flare, throughput)
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Maintain discipline systems, procedures, and policies; oversee change-control processes and deviation registers
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Mentor and guide engineers and technicians within C&I and related disciplines
Qualifications
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University BSc or B Eng in Electrical, Electronic, or Control Engineering
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ECSA Registered Professional Engineer (Wish)
Experience
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8+ years relevant experience in instrument & control engineering for rotating machinery, turbomachinery, or process plants
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Proven experience in control system optimisation, fault-finding, analytics, and dashboard development
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Familiarity with API 612/617/618/619/670 standards and rotating equipment performance
Key Competencies
Behavioural:
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Customer Focus
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Decision Quality
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Ensures Accountability
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Instills Trust
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Manages Complexity
Technical:
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Electrical Fundamentals & Systems
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Engineering Design & Implementation
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Troubleshoots Technical Issues
Employment Equity
Sasol is an equal opportunity employer. Preference will be given to suitably qualified candidates from designated groups and persons with disabilities in accordance with Sasol’s Employment Equity Plan.
Why Apply?
✔ Lead high-impact turbomachinery control projects
✔ Develop analytics and dashboards to optimise asset performance
✔ Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams in a leading energy company
✔ Apply your engineering expertise in a high-visibility, strategic role
To apply for this job please visit jobs.sasol.com.