The Big Picture:

Howden, a Chart Industries Company, is a global leader in air and gas handling products, services and solutions. Howden’s core focus is on providing quality solutions for air and gas handling, and have over a century of experience in doing so.

Howden Africa Compressors and Turbines Division is looking for an Engineer in Training (Graduate) for an opportunity to gain experience within the Compressors and Turbines division. The position will be based in Sasolburg.

What needs to be done?

• Spend time with the Engineering team to learn the basic aspects of retrofit selections and designs to be able to produce a fit-for-purpose end product per the Customer specifications.

• Work with Senior Engineer to assess the condition of existing equipment and generate repair procedures and reports to produce a fit-for-purpose reconditioned product.

• Assist in providing workable engineering solutions to problems experienced by both internal and external clients to ensure their needs are met.

• Develop external client relationships to promote the Howden product range and with the view to introducing enhancements to existing equipment.

• Be willing to develop the role of ‘vibration specialist’ as required in support of engineering tasks.

• Draw up and maintain a register of repair procedure for workshop and site.

• Assist workshop and Site staff with fault finding.

• Assist with commissioning of plant.

• Assist and draw up manufacturing process.

• Perform alternative material selection based on application.

• SOX Compliance: Adhere to Sarbanes Oxley and AX controls.

What do you need to bring?

• BEng/ BSc/ B-Tech in Mechanical Engineering including Project and Industrial placement modules.

• Demonstrated potential (interview & engineering aptitude test).

• Computer Literacy in MS package.

• Competent in written and spoken communication.

• Working knowledge of applicable software

• Material / metallurgical knowledge

• Develop personal confidence.

• Eager to gain more experience in the application of the Howden product range.

• Valid driver's license.

What will you get in return?

You will have the opportunity to work for a global engineering organisation in a challenging role with great career development opportunities. We offer a competitive salary along with a benefits package.

About us:

Worldwide business – Liaise with our colleagues in 27 countries.

We offer global and local opportunities – 6000 employees and world leading engineers, who create cutting edge developments – You will be a part of over 160 years of innovation and development that continues today with our digital solutions. At Howden, we have a strong corporate identity and purpose – You will be a member of our team, shaping the future of the world and tackling some of the most pressing issues facing the planet.

Our products and organisation are Revolving Around You – Our culture promotes individual development to enhance our most important asset – our people.