Electrical Engineering Graduate at AVI Limited

Job Description
ARE YOU READY TO JOIN A COMPANY WHERE REAL PEOPLE DO EXCEPTIONAL THINGS?

Are you an enthusiastic graduate ready to make an impact? AVI Limited is seeking a dynamic individual to join their I&J AQUACULTURE team located in Gansbaai in the Western Cape as an ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING GRADUATE. AVI Limited is home to some of South Africa’s Favourite Brands and listed on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange. I&J forms part of this powerhouse FMCG market leader that boast a diverse portfolio of over 50 beloved brands and its business success lies in its unwavering focus on the growth and development of their heritage brands.

As a leading fishing company and manufacturer of top-quality chilled and frozen foods, I&J has been a trusted name in seafood for nearly 110 years. Since 2004, they’ve proudly held accreditation from the Marine Stewardship Council (MSC), reflecting their commitment to sustainable fishing and abalone farming. Globally I&J is respected for their high-quality Cape Hake and Cape Abalone products. 

Join us and be part of a brand that’s proudly South African, dedicated to empowering the communities where they operate. Being a Graduate at I&J AQUACULTURE won’t just be a job; it will be an opportunity to be part of something bigger. 

Why join AVI Limited & I&J as a Graduate?

Our meticulously designed 24-month Graduate Programme incorporates:

• Comprehensive hands-on experience and opportunities to develop your technical, leadership, and business skills
• Real exposure and practical learning in actual working environments
• Constant mentorship, guidance and support
• Exposure to a host of diverse operational and business situations spanning from:
  • Improvement projects
  • CSI Initiatives
  • Skills training
  • Behavioural development 

What You Will Do:

• Energy Efficiency: Conduct energy audits and power surveys to identify improvement areas in our Aquaculture Operations.
• Technical Mastery: Update electrical, water, and air reticulation drawings, and understand the operations process flow.
• Data Management: Track water, electricity, fuel, and steam consumption, and prepare monthly engineering reports.
• Equipment Reliability: Drive initiatives to increase Mean Time between Failure (MTBF) and monitor critical equipment running times.
• Maintenance Planning: Plan and schedule preventative and reactive maintenance based on risk assessments.
• Detailed Reporting: Keep thorough engineering maintenance records for audits.
• Process Automation: Learn and apply skills in instrumentation, processes, networking, SCADA, and PLCs (Programmable Logic Controller)
• PLC Logic: Collaborate with contractors to develop PLC control logic for various process areas.
• Project Management: Oversee projects from design to commissioning, including fund requests, vendor selection, and quality control.
• Team Collaboration: Work with cross-functional teams to ensure smooth engineering service delivery.
• Professional Growth: Gain practical experience to work towards ECSA Candidate registration and become a professional Engineer/Technologist. 

What you will need to be considered:

Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Sciences or Bachelor of Engineering or Bachelor of Technology in Electrical Engineering
• Minimum 60% average in your final year 

Additional Requirements:

• Tech-Savvy: Proficient in the Microsoft Office Suit Programmes.
• Problem-Solver: Hands-on approach to finding solutions
• Engineering Insight: Good understanding of Electrical Engineering
• Experience Bonus: Vacation or part-time work experience is a plus
• Outdoor Enthusiast: Willingness to work in a farm environment
• Physical Fit: Capability to perform manual tasks and endure farm conditions 

What makes you an exceptional fit for the role?

• Practical Problem Solver: You use your hands-on skills and logic to tackle challenges head-on.
• Tech-Savvy Analyst: You leverage technology to quantify issues and interpret data objectively.
• Analytical Thinker: You dig deep to find solutions, asking the right questions and thoroughly analysing information.
• Relationship Builder: You excel at creating and nurturing valuable partnerships.
• Dependable Performer: You reliably meet deadlines and deliver on your commitments.
• Quality Enthusiast: You’re meticulous and consistently produce high-quality work by paying attention to detail.
• Risk Mitigator: You stay ahead by navigating policies and procedures to minimize risks like a pro.
• Continuous Improver: You’re always looking to enhance processes and identify core issues to solve problems.