**The Big Picture:** Howden, a Chart Industries Company is a leading global engineering business who 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 MEA 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 needs to be done?** + Learning 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 + Understating, how to develop and coordinate welding best practices, implement floor process optimization and control methods for customers. + Support customer installations and procedure setting. + Understanding industry 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 accounts department with timely collections. + Comply with ISO9001, OCHSA 18001 and ISO14001 + Lead the safety effort and awareness within area of responsibility. + Routinely conduct safety observation and highlight any non-conformances. + Adhere to all SOX Compliance Controls with reverence to the narratives applicable to your area of responsibility. **What do you need to bring?** + **Degree in Welding Engineering, or Materials Science, Materials Engineering or Metallurgy** . + Experience within a welding environment + Good communications and interpersonal skills + Intermediate knowledge in Microsoft Word, Excel and Projects **What will you get in return?** You will have the opportunity to work for a global engineering organisation in a challenging and dynamic role with great career development opportunities. We offer a competitive stipend. **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.