Latest Jobs at Lafarge Africa Plc

About the Job

• The job objective of the Electrical Technician is to ensure that maintenance and repairs activities are carried out on kiln Complex (MMD/Quarry, Raw Material Processing, VRM, Kiln, Grinding and Packing plants) and their associated auxiliaries according to detailed instructions.

What you’ll be doing

• Carry out routine inspection on the Kiln Complex, and their auxiliaries, organise for correction of observed defects (Dangling cables, sensors and instruments, damaged lighting fixtures, damaged panel door locks, broken emergency switches, broken cooling fans, record action taken in a daily shift report and inform his line manager
• Organise, direct and control maintenance and repairs activities on plants and their auxiliaries utilising the human and material resources available to him.
• Carry out periodic calibration/validation/verification as per schedule or as required to enhance equipment performance and document results
• Ensure application of work instructions by his subordinates and give feedback to his superior, suggesting improvements as may be necessary.
• Ensure proper and effective handover of outstanding jobs/information on any plant to the night Shift Electrical Instrumentation Supervisor or Shift Coordinator.
• Attend to Radio calls to solve Electrical instrument related problems on-running maintenance issues or production process & related issues
• Monitor spare usage and advice his superior of spares requirement and ensure economic use of spares with a view to contributing to low maintenance cost.
• Facilitate communications and relationships by: Attending departmental meetings regularly, Conveying department decisions to the subordinates and communicating results/feedback to the Electrical Instrumentation Engineer.
• Any other duty that may be assigned from time to time
• Ensures that maintenance works are carried out satisfactorily and within the set timeframe.
• Guarantees the safety of the equipment and of the people working for him.
• Promotes the quality of the work and motivates his personnel.
• Ensure coordination and cooperation between his and other departments.
• The work environment of the job is the Kiln Complex plant, Quarry, Grinding and Packing plants.

SAFETY

• Ensure safe practices and safety of equipment and personnel within and around his work area by strict compliance to LOTOTO. Ensure Proper Housekeeping in the MCCs (ER158, 348, 438, AF, dual firing, Transformer Pens, Cable cellars and Electrical Instrumentation Supervisor’s office and workshop) All Electrical Panels cablings, lighting board, domestic and industrial sockets, Junction boxes to be arranged properly and doors are locked all the time.
• Inspect, organise, record and correct any defect on electrical hand tools equipment, lighting fittings, dangling cable, damaged lighting fixtures, damaged panel door lock, broken emergency switches, broken cooling fans and  cable joint

IMS

• Comply with EMS Electrical Instrumentation job functions at Kiln 2
• Ensure involvement in the implementation and maintenance of integrated management system in the plant

Who you’ll be working with

Internal

• The Production Supervisors: To receive equipment and give clearance after the job is completed.
• The Maintenance execution (Mechanical and Automation): To coordinate the common jobs and during isolation
• The Stores Department: receiving and placing order for spare parts, issuance of replacement parts and consumables items of any
• The Methods Department: To receive the Work Order to be done and send the WO completed.
• The Safety Coordinator: To inform about any safety disrespect (accident, risk point, e.t.c

External

• NGC

What we are looking for

• OND or FTC in Electrical Engineering or its equivalent
•  Minimum 2 years professional experience

Technical Competencies: 

• Strong problem solving and trouble shooting skills
• Good hands-on experience
• Predictive and preventive maintenance
• In-depth knowledge of practical electrical operations and applications.
• Good knowledge of safety rules applied to maintenance

Behavioural Competencies: 

• Good inter-personal skills
• Good level of order and cleanliness

Managerial Competencies: 

• Good Records Keeping
• Must be dedicated and self-motivated.
• Must have team spirit
• Must have good communication skills

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About the Job

• Patroller objective is to through a complete working knowledge of the manufacturing equipment and process, serve as the production inspector for the operation. Participate in planned shutdown and running maintenance of all plants safely and efficiently. Starts up equipment, troubleshoots problems and takes corrective actions to maximize the efficient operation of the Plant. Patroller is responsible for the smooth operation and general housekeeping of all production shops.

What you’ll be doing

• Performs all tasks in a safe and efficient manner.
• Carry out equipment energy isolation according to LOTOTO procedure
• Performs field checks and troubleshoot all aspects of raw mill, kiln and finish mill systems in compliance with Company quality standards and requirements.
• Conduct running and shutdown inspection of all equipment for defects, drift and report such problems to the CCRO for attention and action.
• Write shift report and complete patroller inspection checklist to indicate solved problems and outstanding issues on the plant.
• Monitors equipment operation and solves problems throughout the plant as required including process drift, preheater blockage e.t.c
• Performs first level maintenance activities throughout the plant as required in order to maximize equipment operation and minimize equipment downtime.
• Coordinates activities of mobile plant operators and other contracted services to assure adequate supply of process-related materials as required.
• Operates the individual equipments on test mode when such equipments are on maintenance.
• Assist CCRO in the operation of key equipments in local mode.
• Assists CCRO in the management of off-spec products.
• Carry out diaphragm slots cleaning for finish mills on maintenance days.
• Carry out ball mill media loading according to the process engineer’s recommendations.
• Carry out test drilling of refractory lining and submit report to the CCRO for analysis.
• Ensures smooth operation of plant air compressors and pneumatic conveyance systems.
• Maintains good housekeeping standards in the plant.
• Attends and contribute to safety toolbox meeting at the beginning of every shift and offer suggestions on safe work methods.
• Implement Lafarge Safety Rules and Regulation in accordance with the Group HSE Standards and Advisories.
• Monitors the operations and optimizes all aspects of raw mills, kiln system in compliance with the Company Quality Standards and Requirements.
• Supervise the activities of the Contractors and Lafarge Third Party Operators through proper implementation of Lafarge Contractor Safety Management Standards (CSM)
• Monitor Production activities to comply with Group Environmental Standards and maintain good housekeeping at all time.
• Monitor the loading and off-loading of alternative fuel or other solid fuel in the plant
• Participate in Plant Turn – Around Maintenance, Root Cause Analysis and other Company Best Practices, Test drilling, Wrecking and Brick Laying Processes.
• Contribute to maintaining equipment’s in good working condition through effective first level inspection and regularly monitoring of the equipments.
• Inspect the equipment before and after usage in order to analyze the problem, and liase with Maintenance Department for corrective actions.
• Carrying out first level inspection on all equipments and recommends steps to improve them.
• Ensures Safety of Personnel and Equipment
• Comply with EMS Production Instrumentation activities
• Ensure involvement in the implementation and maintenance of integrated management system in the plant

What we are looking for

• Engineering degree in Mechanical / Electrical engineering
• 2- 5 years postgraduate experience.
• Thorough working knowledge of cement making process, related equipment, and plant layout.
• Complete familiarity with all material conveyance systems and methods
• Aptitude for, and demonstrate ability in, wide variety of mechanical and electrical skills
• Operates specialized equipment such as low gauge guns, power shots
• Able to operate mobile equipment including Bobcat and forklift
• Able to perform heavy lifting/physically demanding work for prolonged periods of time
• Working knowledge of equipment operation procedure.
• Able to take initiative based on sound problem solving skills
• Good communication skills for use with co-workers, truck drivers, completing reports, etc

Behavioural Competencies

• Good interpersonal relationship
•  Highly Self motivated.
•  Result oriented