About the Job
Company: Habesha Steel Mills PLC
Place of work: Factory Site (Dukem-Bishoftu Junction)
Employment Type: Full-Time / Graduate Trainee Program
About Us
Habesha Steel Mills PLC is a premier steel manufacturing company in Ethiopia committed to high industrial standards, operational excellence, and nurturing local engineering talent. We are seeking dynamic, ambitious, and high-potential Graduate Mechanical Trainees to join our intensive development program and build a rewarding career in heavy industrial manufacturing.
Position Overview
The Graduate Mechanical Trainee program is designed to bridge academic knowledge with practical industrial operations. Over the course of the structured training period, trainees will rotate through core mechanical departments—including the rolling mill, induction furnace maintenance, utilities, workshop, and auxiliary units—to develop hands-on competency in heavy machinery maintenance, troubleshooting, and plant reliability.
Key Training Areas & Responsibilities
- Practical Plant Training: Rotate through mechanical maintenance sections, learn equipment operations, and shadow senior engineers and technicians during preventive and corrective maintenance.
- Maintenance & Troubleshooting: Assist in servicing heavy industrial machinery, hydraulic/pneumatic systems, pumps, valves, gearboxes, overhead cranes, and rolling mill equipment.
- Technical Skill Development: Gain in-depth understanding of steel manufacturing machinery, mechanical drawings, spare parts management, and industrial safety procedures.
- Project & Documentation Support: Assist engineering teams in preparing maintenance logs, tracking equipment performance, updating technical documentation, and executing continuous improvement projects.
- Safety & Compliance: Strictly adhere to company safety policies, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and lockout/tagout (LOTO) protocols across all plant operations.
About You
Education: Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a closely related engineering field from a recognized university.
- Graduation Year: Recent graduates (Class of 2024, 2025, or 2026) with a strong academic background.
- Technical Aptitude: High enthusiasm for hands-on industrial work, mechanical systems, and factory operations.
- Language: Good command of written and spoken English and Amharic.
Key Competencies
- Strong analytical and problem-solving mindset.
- Eagerness to learn and adapt to a fast-paced, heavy-industry environment.
- Good teamwork, interpersonal, and communication skills.
- High attention to detail and strong commitment to workplace safety and disciplines
Requirement Skill
Decision-making skills
Communication
Attention to detail
Analytical thinking and problem-solving skills.
How To Apply
Interested and qualified applicants who meet the stated requirements are invited to submit their updated CV, application letter, and copies of supporting credentials via email at [email protected] or [email protected] or in person at our Head Office located at New Bright Tower, 2nd Floor, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.
- Application Deadline: Open until filled.
- Habesha Steel Mills PLC is an equal opportunity employer.
More Information
- Experience Level Junior
- Total Years Experience 0-5
- Qualification BA/BSc
