Job Description: Responsible for process engineering delivery on plant support /monitoring /optimisation and studies /investigations /project execution by managing the Process Support team (of up to 4 members) and providing technical lead in the Hydrocracker area. The role is responsible for leading studies and projects whilst establishing techno-economic direction that has both short and long term strategic impact within NATREF operations. Job Responsibilities: Responsible for the groups ensuring technically robust process engineering deliverables during the front end engineering design phase of projects as well as ensuring seamless back integration into existing refinery assets. Define the group’s current plant performance baseline and targets for improvements in terms of volumes, quality and units costs. Responsible for compliance to the targets and meeting the improvement targets. Accountable for development, implementation and successful outcome of plans to eliminate identified risks and preserve the combined shareholder production plan. Drive the groups high performance culture with emphasis on delivery and results, by building self-directed, motivated and engaged team, supported by world class systems aimed at improving the group’s effectiveness and efficiency. Responsible for compiling and sign-off of the group prioritization list for all the studies and projects as defined on the agreed upon signed off shareholder studies priorities list. Responsible for implementation and quality of the group reporting as required. E.g. Month end reports, techno-economic memos, study/ test run/ RCA/ investigation reports. Responsible for groups process engineering plant support deliverables to define and maintain the critical operating envelope parameters for each plant plus monitor and correct deviations from optimal plant performance in collaboration with production management. Within the group each plant operating within its operating envelope assures safe, reliable and sustainable operations and optimal performance within the value chain. Responsible for implementation and management of the group’s performance contracts, personal development plans, training requirements and succession planning for personnel under supervision. Responsible for development and implementation of plant monitoring systems capable to proactively identify potential deviations and risks to production volumes, product quality and equipment integrity. Provide expertise and guidance to deliver short term as well as medium term solutions to the existing and new technical issues. Responsible for identifying, prioritizing and planning (including scheduling and resource loading) of all the groups plant support process engineering activities. Responsible for providing quality process engineering input to projects and ensuring process engineering governance is followed. Job Requirements: Proven track of good performance validated with references. Managerial experience: Managing a team minimum 0-3 years PR Eng (wish) Masters in Chemical Engineering, Petrochemical refining, Project Management, Engineering Management, Business Administration or any other formal qualifications. Minimum qualifications: BSc/Beng or BTech (Principle Technologist experience) (with appropriate Petrochemical Refining experience) in Chemical engineering Minimum 8 years overall process engineering experience. Experience in Petrochemical refining Job Details: Company: Sasol Vacancy Type: Full Time Job Location: Sasolburg Application Deadline: N/A Apply Here instantcareers.net
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