Air Liquide has opened applications for their Industrial Performance Internship 2026 for young people with technical and engineering training.
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Air Liquide South Africa is inviting applications for its Industrial Performance Internship Programme based in Secunda. This full-time internship offers recent engineering and technical graduates the opportunity to gain valuable workplace experience in industrial performance monitoring, data analysis, and KPI management.
The internship is designed to provide young professionals with practical exposure to industrial data governance and performance monitoring while receiving mentorship from Air Liquide's Industrial Performance Monitoring team.
About The Air Liquide Industrial Performance Internship
The Industrial Performance Internship is a fixed-term graduate programme aimed at developing future engineering and data professionals. Successful candidates will support the company's Performance Management System (PMS), helping to improve data quality, monitor operational performance, and contribute to data-driven decision-making.
Interns will gain first-hand experience in industrial key performance indicators (KPIs), reporting systems, automation processes, and performance analysis within a leading industrial gas company.
Internship Responsibilities
Performance Management System Support
Successful interns will:
- Learn and apply Performance Management System (PMS) reporting standards and governance procedures.
- Assist with documenting and implementing PMS best practices across the business.
- Support initiatives aimed at improving data quality and integrity.
Data Quality And Governance
Interns will help:
- Identify and resolve data discrepancies.
- Support the development of reliable and accurate reporting systems.
- Contribute to establishing the PMS as the organisation's primary source of performance data.
KPI Reporting And Automation
Responsibilities include:
- Assisting with the maintenance and optimisation of KPI reporting scripts and templates.
- Supporting automation initiatives using AI and data-driven technologies.
- Developing and updating weekly and monthly performance dashboards.
- Creating reports using existing reporting frameworks.
Performance Analysis
Interns will also:
- Prepare data packs for monthly performance review meetings.
- Compile and organise performance data.
- Assist with analysing operational performance against business targets.
- Investigate performance deviations and identify potential improvement opportunities.
Minimum Requirements
To qualify for the Air Liquide Industrial Performance Internship, applicants must:
- Be currently completing or have recently completed a Bachelor's Degree (BEng or BSc) in:
- Industrial Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering
- Electrical Engineering
- Data Science
- Or a related technical field
- Have a strong interest in industrial operations, data analytics, and performance monitoring.
- Be eager to learn and develop professionally in a data-driven industrial environment.
No previous work experience is required, although academic projects demonstrating data analysis skills will be advantageous.
Skills And Competencies
Candidates should possess:
- Strong Microsoft Excel and Google Sheets skills, including Pivot Tables and VLOOKUP functions.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- A keen interest in industrial performance measurement and data governance.
- Good attention to detail and process-oriented thinking.
The following will be advantageous:
- Exposure to SQL, Python, R, or AI-related tools.
- Knowledge of data visualisation platforms such as Power BI or Tableau.
- Understanding of data reporting and dashboard development.
Why Apply For The Air Liquide Internship?
This internship offers an excellent opportunity for graduates to gain practical engineering and data analytics experience within a global industrial company. Participants will develop valuable technical, reporting, and performance management skills while working alongside experienced professionals in a real-world industrial environment.
For graduates looking to launch a career in engineering, industrial performance, data science, or operational excellence, this internship provides an ideal starting point.
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