Closing date: 28 April 2023
Operator – Caps Plant x4 (Non – Permanent)
Org number:
80044943 / 80044944 / 80044940 / 80044197
OME:
Energy Operations
Business Unit:
Energy Ops – Sasolburg & Ekandustria Ops
City/Town:
Ekandustria
Short Description / Purpose of Job
The manual assembly of non-electric delay detonators
Recruitment Description / Key Accountabilities
- Assemble different products according to the specifications on the lot traveller. Competency required on all the different assembly machines (shell loader, PETN charger and press, Lead Azide charger and press, Element press, pack out press, Iso cup plating and Packer, DIB press, Delay plating, CD transferring and inspection).
- Do quality checks on assembled products to ensure that all units meet specified customer requirements.
- Do a stock count of all the raw material in the production area.
- Sampling of debts for time testing and x-ray verification.
- General Housekeeping inside the plant
- Do measurements of specifications using relevant measuring tools and capture information on the lot traveller.
- Adjust the settings of the equipment/machine according to the specific product specifications as indicated on the lot traveller.
- Handling of live Lead Azide and PETN when loading and unloading at machines.
- Ensure that equipment and machines are clean and free of any pyrotechnic powder and explosives before scheduled maintenance (bi-weekly).
- Removing and replacing PETN press, CD press, Element press and inspection pins during maintenance.
- Removing and replacing of CD insertion and LA press pins daily.
- Handling of graphite when preparing charge plates to be used in production.
- Additional: Must be able to work full shifts and overtime
Formal Education
- Grade 12 or Equivalent with Maths & Science
Min Experience
- Experience in Explosives Manufacturing will be an advantage.
Certification & Professional Membership
None
Competencies
Collaboration: The action of working with someone to produce something
Compliance: Understanding the rules, regulations, sanctions and other statutory requirements, guidelines and instructions relating to governing bodies and organizations, both internally and externally.
Execution capability: The underlying ability to execute a strategy/project or day to day work
Problem Solving: Is a step-by-step process of defining a problem, searching for information, and testing a series of solutions until the problem is solved. In involves critical thinking, analysis and persistence.
Self-Mastery: Takes accountability for driving own growth through developing self-awareness, reflecting, seeking feedback and self-correcting
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 be given to applicants from designated groups and people with disabilities according to Sasol’s Employment Equity Plan. This includes reasonable accommodatio to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.
