Job Description

Ensuring Chart’s Success…

Howden, a Chart Industries Company is a leading global engineering business that focuses on providing mission-critical air and gas handling products to our clients, helping them to increase their environmental and operational efficiencies. At Howden, a Chart Industries Company we recognise the value of people and truly believe that by working together, aligned to a common purpose, we all have the opportunity to grow, learn and make a difference.

ESAB South Africa, a division of Howden Africa (Pty) Ltd is currently looking for an Engineer in Training (Graduate Engineer) with a keen interest in the welding engineering field. The candidate will need to be self-motivated and have the ability to work in a team environment. Training support will be provided to the Graduate through practical and theoretical based lessons by the Senior Engineers.

What will you do?

• Learn ways to develop new business in Welding Engineering.
• Learn and understand fabrication ergonomics.
• Collation of market intelligence and agreement on appropriate Welding Engineering solutions to introduce to meet the market needs, including commitments on projected volume and pricing methods.
• Understanding of regional distributor strategies, including main distributors and sub-distributors
• Understanding how to develop and coordinate welding best practices, implement floor process optimization, and control methods for customers.
• Support customer installations and procedure setting.
• Understanding the industry's most used Codes of manufacturing and legal implications.
• Understanding how to offer technical support for distributors and key accounts.
• Implementation of Welding Engineering Solutions.
• Assist the accounts department with timely collections.
• Comply with ISO9001, OCHSA 18001 and ISO14001
• Lead the safety effort and awareness within the area of responsibility.
• Routinely conduct safety observations and highlight any non-conformances.
• Adhere to all SOX Compliance Controls with regard to the narratives applicable to your area of responsibility.

Your Professional Experience Should Be…

• Degree in Welding Engineering, or Materials Science or Materials Engineering
• Experience within a welding environment
• Good communications and interpersonal skills
• Intermediate knowledge in Microsoft Word, Excel and Projects
• Positive attitude and willing to learn.
• Computer Literacy in MS Office package.
• Self-starter
• Valid Driver’s License

Our Benefits Package…

We provide a great benefits package in addition to an attractive salary. You will work alongside highly skilled professionals on complex industrial services that make a real impact. Join Howden where performance, innovation, and people development drive success.