Purpose of Job


Secunda Operations (SO) operates the world’s largest coal-to-liquids (CTL) facility and produces synthesis gas (syngas) through coal gasification and natural gas reforming, using Sasol’s unique and proprietary Fischer-Tropsch technology to manufacture synthetic fuel components, pipeline gas and chemical feedstock
Using authoritative level of experience in Instrumentation and Control engineering to:
Support operations by means of applying control engineering skills to solve challenging problems.
This includes controller simulation, design, implementation, end-user training and post implementation support, as well as sometimes supporting projects in accordance with established principles and standards to satisfy business requirements.
Guide and manage stakeholders, providing technical direction on control strategies, control relating to RCAs, Hazops, controller health, HMI (human machine interface) graphics, alarm health and alarm management configuration changes in support of meaningful alarms and provision of related operator training.


Key Accountabilities


Broad base of Instrumentation and Control engineering knowledge and competence in particular relating to: - conceptualising and configuring control strategies notably on Honeywell TDC2000,3000 and Experion systems, - control loop analyses and process troubleshooting and controller troubleshooting, also troubleshooting multifunction controller based CL logic and accurately translating this into the Experion environment from 2027 onwards - Instrumentation and control systems utilised in chemical and petro-chemical process plants. Detailed knowledge in defined fields of Instrumentation and Control engineering: e.g. Base layer process control and to a lesser extent model based predictive control (ARC/APC/CRO) Alarm management practices Control and Safety Systems – DCS/PLC/ESD. NO ESD system related configuration is required. Proficiency in HAZOPs, RCA’s and Functional Safety reviews. Ability to write a control narrative from a controller map and apply it! Field – Instrumentation, control valves, on/off valves and analysers, have understanding of compressor control Human Machine Interface (HMI) design and governance. Formulate the instrumentation and control engineering scope for small to medium single discipline projects. Ability to plan and prioritise instrumentation and control systems on a roadmap for replacements/renewals taking account of system health, OEM recommendations and operational requirements. Present the business case in support of capital for initiatives that require funding. Show the benefit (revenue, safety, equipment longevity etc.) of control engineering work relative to a base case. Knowledge and application of computer languages i.e. Honeywell TDC3000 and Experion system function block logics, sequential function charts and CL coding. Lesser ability in Python, Java, HTML etc. nice to have. Aware of best practices and able to ensure/ maintain compliance in own area: Utilise instrumentation and control engineering systems, tools and standards and techniques (own, local and international) to achieve optimised plant operation. Create, develop and update instrumentation and control engineering narratives, drawings, tools and standards.


Formal Education


B Chem Eng. / BSc Chem Eng. /B.Electronic Eng and B Eng. (Hons) and/or M Eng. in Control Engineering (Wish)


Working Experience


Experience: 5+ relevant years