Quality Controller – Rotating Equipment

About the role

The Quality Controller – Rotating Equipment ensures that all maintenance, repair, refurbishment, installation and commissioning activities on rotating assets are performed to OEM specifications, Sasol engineering standards and international best practice. The role supports plant availability by delivering reliable equipment and minimizing repeat failures through rigorous quality assurance and control.

Key responsibilities

• Verify that all rotating equipment work follows approved Repair Work Sheets and Quality Intervention Points.
• Conduct inspections during strip‑down, dimensional checks, shaft, bearing, seal, coupling, rotor, gear and casing examinations.
• Validate assembly parameters such as bearing fits, shaft run‑out, rotor balance certificates, coupling alignment, torque values and bolt tightening sequences.
• Review and approve Quality Control Plans, Inspection Reports, Alignment, Balancing, Vibration and Clearance documentation, as well as final Quality Dossiers.
• Participate in root‑cause investigations, recommend improvements and develop new quality standards.

Required profile

• Proven experience in rotating equipment maintenance or quality control within an industrial environment.
• Strong understanding of OEM specifications, engineering standards and statutory requirements.
• Ability to work independently, prioritize inspections and coordinate with OEM and specialist teams.

Required skills

• Dimensional inspection of rotating components
• Shaft run‑out measurement
• Rotor balancing and certification
• Coupling alignment and soft‑foot correction
• Torque verification and bolt tightening sequencing
• Seal installation and lubrication system maintenance
• Root cause analysis and continuous improvement

What we offer

• Opportunity to work in a global chemicals and energy leader.
• Career development and training programmes.
• Inclusive culture that values diversity and safety.