Graduate Instrumentation & Controls Engineer

Graduate Instrumentation & Controls Engineer

Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa

Job Description

Contributes to technical delivery of engineering excellence through executing assigned scopes of work. 
Assists in the development of engineering deliverables including philosophies, reports, specifications, calculations, data sheets, and technical requisitions. 
Performs limited assignments of specific engineering tasks, such as contributing to a minor phase of a larger project. Emphasis is on documentation, monitoring, and carrying out basic calculations. 
Applies academic knowledge to job responsibilities under close supervision of a more experienced technical professional, performing routine aspects of engineering assignments requiring knowledge of basic engineering standards using prescribed standard techniques, procedures, and criteria. 
Performs routine aspects of engineering assignments and collaborates with experienced technical professionals for non-routine aspects of engineering assignments. 
Solves problems of a routine nature within clearly defined procedures and with ready access to support and guidance.

Responsibilities

Performs a variety of routine tasks that are planned to provide experience and familiarization with the engineering staff and the methods, practices, and programs of the company.
Assists with the development of technical specifications, calculations, reports, design criteria and other documents required by the project in accordance with project, discipline, statutory regulations, good-practice, and company procedural requirements.
Participate in the review of design documents and drawings from own discipline and from other disciplines, including the review of vendor documentation for compliance with project specifications.
Provides straightforward solutions to problems using readily available, clear, and direct references.
Prepares simple plans and designs, calculations and bills of material in accordance with established specifications.
Prepares reports on their assignments and makes recommendations on the solution of technical problems within the scope of assignment.

Qualifications

Qualifications: 

BSc, BEng, or B. Tech Graduate

Knowledge, skills, and experience:

This is an entry level role; degree qualified incumbents will typically have less than two years experience.
Willing to register as a candidate engineer with the Engineering Council of South Africa and see the process through until finally being register as and Engineering Professional.
Be adaptable and agile to the working environment.
Be proficient with the complete Microsoft Office Suite of products.

Personal attributes:

Good verbal, written, interpersonal and organisational skills.
Good organizational, administration and time management skills.
A proactive attitude.
Personal integrity and trustworthiness.
A common-sense approach to everyday life.
A willingness to treat all people with respect, integrity and consistency.
High levels of initiative and “get up and go” to manage own work flow to meet objectives.
A capacity for persistence and resilience and patience in a sometimes-challenging environment.
An appreciation of the value of teamwork and willingness to work as part of a team, providing support for other team members as required.

About Us

Wood is a global leader in consulting and engineering, helping to unlock solutions to critical challenges in energy and materials markets. We provide consulting, projects and operations solutions in 60 countries, employing around 35,000 people. www.woodplc.com

Diversity Statement 

We are an equal opportunity employer that recognises the value of a diverse workforce. All suitably qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment on the basis of objective criteria and without regard to the following (which is a non-exhaustive list): race, colour, age, religion, gender, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or other characteristics in accordance with the relevant governing laws.