Process Engineer II R&T x2

Ref No: 116892
Closing Date: 24 May 2023
Org Structure No: 80044247/80044248
OME: Energy Operations
Business Unit: EOP: Research & Technology
City / Town: Sasolburg

Short Description / Purpose of Job
As a Process Engineer II, you will form an integral part of the Future Technologies team at Sasol. Reporting directly to the Senior Manager, Innovation Engineering, you will play a vital role in driving our mission to develop innovative yet pragmatic process technology solutions, ensuring alignment with Sasol's strategic vision and sustainability goals.
You will be responsible for the process development, scale-up, and demonstration studies of future-focused processes, managing their implementation within the R&T project scope, and evaluating their effectiveness. Your strong base of process engineering knowledge will be key in contributing to the long-term objectives of Sasol, which include business requirements satisfaction and contribution to global sustainability.

Recruitment Description / Key Accountabilities
Depending on the scope of the projects, accountabilities can include:

• Support the Senior Manager, Innovation Engineering in developing and implementing our technology strategy, with a focus on the design, analysis, and optimization of future process technologies.
• Provide process engineering expertise in the development of new process technologies and the conversion of existing ones.
• Understand and incorporate business needs in technology development within R&T and assure alignment with research and development programs.
• Identifying and implementing innovative process solutions within assigned projects.
• Assist in strategic planning by developing process strategies that align with the overall business strategy.
• Design and model conceptual processes and scale up.
• Lead smaller-scale innovation projects within their area of expertise.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to identify key technical risks and support the successful development of innovative technology projects.
• Actively identify and resolve concerns and problems related to process engineering within future technology-related R&T projects.
• Enhance communication and reporting methods to provide clear and timely updates on process performance and innovation efforts.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure that process designs and modifications are integrated effectively within the broader system after handover to Sasol P&E.
• Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of implemented innovative solutions, providing feedback and recommendations for improvement.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of emerging technologies and trends in process engineering.
• Act as a mentor and coach to junior engineers, fostering an environment of continuous learning and innovation.
• Balance multiple project priorities based on their potential impact, effectively managing a portfolio of R&T process projects.
• Ensure compliance with environmental, safety, and legal specifications, including adherence to internal guidelines and policies.

Formal Education
A bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering, with a masters degree preferred.

Min Experience

• At least 5 years of relevant experience in process engineering, with a focus on innovative technology development.
• Experience in chemicals, low-carbon fuels, refining, or a closely related technology area.
• Modelling experience and the ability to use/learn process simulation tools.
• Knowledge of process safety and environmental regulations.
• Basic understanding of the stages of the Technology Development Funnel, all the way from ideation through proof of concept, scale-up, and commercialisation.

Certification & Professional Membership
Willingness to work towards achieving Professional Engineer (PrEng ECSA) certification within 3 years.

Competencies

• Innovation Management: The ability to manage and promote innovation within a business, including the identification, implementation, and evaluation of innovative solutions.
• Future-Oriented Planning: The ability to plan and strategize for the long term, considering future trends and challenges.
• Research and Development: The ability to conduct research and develop new technologies that align with business strategies and long-term goals.
• Strategic Leadership: The ability to lead and manage projects, teams, and strategic initiatives, aligning them with the overall business strategy.
• Collaborative Skills: The ability to work effectively with internal and external stakeholders, fostering a collaborative environment.
• Reporting: The ability to access information from databases, forms, and other sources, and prepare reports according to requirements.
• Compliance: Understanding of the rules, regulations, sanctions, and other statutory requirements, guidelines, and instructions relating to governing bodies and organizations, both internally and externally.
• Continuous Process Improvement: The methodology followed for increasing the effectiveness and/or efficiency of a business process, often through automation.
• Problem-Solving: The ability to define a problem, search for information, and test a series of solutions until the problem is solved, involving critical thinking, analysis, and persistence.
• Relationship Management: The conscious aim to develop and manage long-term and/or trusting relationships with internal or external customers, distributors, suppliers, or other parties in an environment where a relationship is crucial to ongoing success.

Our Offer:
At Sasol, we believe in fostering an inclusive, flexible, and rewarding work environment. We are committed to supporting the professional growth of our employees, encouraging them to reach their full potential and make career moves they never thought possible. As part of our team, you will have the opportunity to contribute to solving some of the world's biggest energy challenges.

Sasol is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. Inspired by our Purpose of Innovating for a better world, Sasol acknowledges that diversity is intrinsic to the fabric of our organisation and is the key to our growth and success. Sasol is committed to the full inclusion of all suitably qualified individuals. Preference will be given to applicants from designated groups and people with disabilities according to Sasols Employment Equity Plan. This includes reasonable accommodation to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.