The main purpose of this position is to undertake and complete a course of study and work that leads to a company recognized qualification and accreditation within their stipulated discipline; these are normally nationally recognized qualifications, but only where available.  The successful candidate must be technically competent to apply the required skills within a team environment to secure the qualification.

Responsibilities


Safety- He/she will receive thorough on boarding at the start of their tenure to ensure they can operate safely in their immediate working environment. Safety training must then continuously evolve to match the Graduate Assistant’s’ growth in ability and increased exposure to new techniques and environments.
Environment – The Graduate Assistant will be briefed and trained as to the role they can play in reducing costs due to waste and minimize impact to health, safety and the environment through working to eliminate waste and through the correct management of waste and hazardous materials. After training, he/she will be expected to actively contribute to an eco-efficient environment.
Risk Assessment- Support to review existing risk assessments around Maintenance work by developing SMPs where necessary and improving existing documentation.
Continuous improvement – Drive kaizen capturing, initiation and execution to improve plant reliability and productivity.
Ensure zero machine, electrical and process related incidents.
Develop full knowledge of the workplace and hazards within it. They are to be trained to utilize appropriate safety and environmental procedures for people, processes, materials, products and equipment relevant to the tasks in their area.


Requirements


Bachelor’s degree in Engineering preferably Mechanical, Electrical and Mechatronic or related field of study.
IT Skills –Must be competent in the use of Microsoft Office, Excel and Word programmes.
A high level of motivation and personal discipline.
The ability to work as a team member and possess good interpersonal, communication and literacy skills.
Ability to work with efficiency, accuracy and to be able to meet deadlines.
Willingness to prioritize workload and work under own initiative.
High level of flexibility and dependability.
A capacity for problem-solving.