Academy Engineer

Job description

Location:  Zambia Contract Type:  Fixed Term contract

About BIA

BIA Group is active in the sales, rentals and after-sales services of equipment intended for public works, mines, quarries and transport. The Group operates in Europe, Africa and Asia and has more than 1200 enthusiastic employees.

Summary

BIA is seeking motivated engineering graduates to join its structured two-year Engineer Trainee Programme. The programme provides practical exposure to engineering operations, equipment maintenance, project management, safety, and technical service within the mining and heavy-equipment environment.

What You will Gain

Hands-on technical development, project exposure, mentorship, and the opportunity to build a strong foundation for a career with BIA.

Ready to grow with us? Apply with your CV and academic transcripts for consideration.

Detailed Role Profile

Programme Duration: 2 years

The programme develops foundational engineering, maintenance, and project skills while strengthening technical knowledge, organization, leadership potential, safety awareness, and professional conduct.

1. Education

• A degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics and/or another related engineering or technical field.
• Relevant coursework or certifications in project management, maintenance systems, reliability engineering, or operations management are an advantage.

2. Experience

• Graduate-level candidates are encouraged to apply.
• Relevant internships, academic projects, industrial attachments, or practical technical experience are an advantage.
• Exposure to mining, automotive, heavy-equipment, maintenance, engineering, or project environments is beneficial.

3. Core Competencies

• Strong analytical and problem-solving ability.
• Clear verbal and written communication skills.
• Good organization, planning, time management, and attention to detail.
• Initiative, adaptability, teamwork, and a willingness to learn.
• Leadership potential and the ability to work responsibly in a professional environment.

4. Technical and Project Proficiency

• Basic understanding of engineering, automotive engineering, mining activities, equipment, tools, and safety protocols.
• Understanding of maintenance principles, including preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance.
• Familiarity with project management tools and techniques, such as MS Project, Trello, Asana, Jira, Waterfall, Agile, or Scrum.
• Exposure to computerized maintenance management systems or similar tools is beneficial.
• Ability to diagnose basic technical issues, propose logical solutions, and accurately document procedures, reports, and logs.

5. Safety and Professional Conduct

• Demonstrates a strong commitment to health, safety, quality, and environmental requirements.
• Follows procedures, uses equipment responsibly, and promotes safe working practices.
• Displays integrity, accountability, professionalism, and respect for colleagues and customers.

6. Selection Considerations

• Academic performance and relevance of qualification.
• Technical aptitude and problem-solving potential.
• Communication, teamwork, motivation, and learning agility.
• Commitment to completing the full two-year trainee programme.
• Suitability for practical assignments within BIA’s operational environment.

Who are we looking for?

• A degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, Project Management and Engineering, or a related technical field.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and organizational skills.
• A basic understanding of engineering, maintenance principles, equipment, and safety protocols.
• Leadership potential, initiative, teamwork, adaptability, and a willingness to learn.
• Relevant internship, project, or practical experience is an advantage.

What’s in it for you?

• A Fixed Term Traineeship contract
• A human sized company with international dimension, encouraging autonomy and team spirit
• Cooperate in a team with experienced and passionate colleagues within a successfully growing family-owned company
• Benefit from a challenging career opportunity with an extensive training program
• In this challenging job you get the possibility to take initiative and further develop the function