LAFARGE CEMENT RECRUITING (OND, HND)

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Lafarge Cement (WAPCO Nigeria) is a multinational and leading player in the building industry. We are looking for experienced, intelligent and highly motivated individuals to fill the following positions:

SHIPPING SUPERVISOR
Objective
• To coordinate and supervise activities in the Packing Plant for the purpose of loading and despatching Cement in accordance with loading procedures and according to raised invoices
Responsibilities
• To ensure the Safety of all subordinates in the section
• To supervise and coordinate Packing and Loading activities
• To ensure Packing and Loading activities are in accordance with Specifications
• To ensure that Production equipment is functioning at optimum level and in good condition
• To influence the pace of production by advising on Product Stock Level
• To analyse failures, problems and proffer corrective actions
Candidate’s Profile
• OND (with minimum of 5 years’ cognate experience)/HND in Geology, Physics, Statistics, Chemistry, or Engineering
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in a process industry with similar operation
• Good team player and self-motivated
• Strong coaching ability; ability to motivate and inspire teamwork
• Ability to take initiatives based on sound problem solving skills
• Demonstrate leadership skills via work ethics, ability to delegate and motivate, fairness etc; must be hands-on
• Very good written and verbal communications skills
• Commitment to the highest standards of safe work habits

MECHANICAL CRAFTSMAN
Objective
• To carry out Mechanical maintenance of equipment in accordance with Company’s practices and Safety Standard
Responsibilities
• To adhere to Strict Safety Compliance
• To observe and record some possible faults/anomalies on the equipment during maintenance or inspection and discuss with the Inspector.
• To carry out test running of equipment after maintenance as well as the Gleaning of the work area
• To participate in the scheduled inspection of tools and tackles (including safety tools and tackles) and ensure that these are in optimal condition for safe use
• To prepare daily report of activities for the Mechanical Supervisor
• To recommend improvements on equipment condition/working procedure for best safety condition and for cost reductions
• To carry out emergency repair needs
• To participate in the updating and developing of work procedures as may be required
• To carry out safe storage and disposal of replaced spares
• To participate in the work preparation including staging of spares, tools and resources before stoppage of equipment for repairs or maintenance
Candidate’s Profile
• Technical College Diploma, City & Guild or OND in Mechanical Engineering with 3-5 years’ experience in industrial process
• Technical knowledge of fitting, alignment, lubrication, lifting.
• Knowledge of Cement manufacturing process is desirable
• Energetic with good aptitude for fieldwork.
• Energetic and flare to work unexpected long hours • Coordinate activities simultaneously • Good estimation of activity duration and execution
• Application of safety regulations to all maintenance

LUBRICATION TECHNICIAN
Objective
• To ensure that the equipment is properly lubricated at optimum cost
Responsibilities
• Be responsible for housekeeping and safety of the workshop/premises
• Be responsible for the lubrication of all the plant equipment
• To detect possible anomalies observed on the equipment while lubrication is being carried out and report such to the Inspector
• To monitor the consumption of oils and greases for each equipment.
• To take lubricant samples from time to time as per Sampling Schedule for analysis purposes
• To write daily lubrication report
• Be responsible for proper storage of Lubricants on site ensuring Health and Safety and Environment regulations
• Be responsible for ensuring proper operations of Auto-lube systems
• To participate in the repairs and troubleshooting of faults on lubrication equipment
• To maintain good condition and keep inventory of all lubrication tools
• To update/edit the Lubrication software.
Candidate’s Profile
• Technical College Diploma, City & Guild or OND in Mechanical Engineering with 3-5 years’ experience in industrial process
• Technical knowledge of lubrication
• Knowledge of Cement manufacturing process is desirable
• Energetic with good aptitude for field work
• Energetic and flare to work unexpected long hours
• Coordinate about three activities simultaneously
• Good estimation of activity duration and execution
• Application of safety regulations to all maintenance

ENVIRONMENTAL/INSTRUMENTATION TECHNICIAN
Objective
• To ensure Electrical/Instrumentation maintenance of the equipment at optimum cost .
Responsibilities
• To contribute to the development and implementation of H&S programmes in line with Local regulations and Company policy
• To update and develop Standard Operating Procedures and Safe Working Procedures
• To record possible anomalies observed on the equipment during maintenance or inspection.
• To supervise the testing of equipment after maintenance as well as the cleaning of the area
• To ensure safe storage and disposal of replaced spares
• To contribute to spares’ stock optimisation
• To participate in the ADAP implementation software
• To manage and improve instrumentation maintenance procedures and methods
• To assure instrumentation maintenance and proper calibration
• To participate with other departments in the implementation of new control loops
• To define and schedule Electrical/Instrumentation preventive maintenance programmes in collaboration with the Maintenance, Production, Process departments
• To participate in the specifications for the purchase of spare parts
• To ensure safe storage and disposal of replaced spares
• To contribute to spares’ stock optimisation
Candidate’s Profile
• Technical College Diploma, City & Guild or OND in Electrical/Electronics Engineering with 5 years’ hands-on experience in Electrical/Instrumentation/ Maintenance
• Technical knowledge of Electrical/Instrumentation Maintenance
• Knowledge of Cement manufacturing process is desirable
• Energetic with good aptitude for field work
• Energetic and flare to work unexpected long hours
• Coordinate about three activities simultaneously
• Good estimation of activity duration and execution
• Application of safety regulations to all maintenance

PATROLLERS
Objective
• To use the complete working knowledge of the manufacturing equipment and process and serve as the production inspector for the operation
Responsibilities
• To start up equipment, troubleshoot problems and take corrective actions to maximise the efficient operation of the Plant
• To perform field checks and troubleshoot all aspects of raw mill, kiln and finish mill systems in compliance with Company’s quality standards and requirements
• To conduct running and shutdown inspection of all equipment for defects and drift
• To monitor equipment operation and solve problems throughout the Plant as required, including process drift, pre-heater blockage etc
• To perform first level maintenance activities throughout the Plant as required in order to maximise equipment operation and minimise equipment downtime
• To operate the individual equipment on test mode when such equipment is on maintenance
• To carry out diaphragm slot cleaning for finish mills on maintenance days
• To carry out ball mill media loading according to the Process Engineer’s recommendations
• To carry out test drilling of refractory lining
• To ensure adequate supply of process-related materials as required
• To ensure smooth operation of Plant air compressors and pneumatic conveyance systems
Candidate’s Profile
• OND in Mechanical, Electrical, Electronics or related discipline with 2-5 years’ post-qualification experience
• Commitment to the highest standards of safe work habits
• Knowledge of Cement manufacturing process
• Energetic with good aptitude for field work and flare to work unexpected long hours
• Good estimation of activity duration and execution.
• Application of safety regulations to all maintenance
• Good written and verbal communications skills

CRUSHER OPERATOR
Objective
• To run the field belt conveyor, and operate the limestone and shale crushers in order to produce limestone and shale feed of required size/quantity for the mills
Responsibilities
• To operate the crushers and field belt conveyors in strict compliance with safety precautions and operating procedures
• To control push feeder, dust screws etc to convey and filter incoming/outgoing feed to appropriate conveyor belt
• To constantly monitor incoming feed by checking for foreign materials along the conveyor, e.g. metals, paper, none tubes, wood etc and clear build up feed on the conveyor/chute or blockages in the crushers
• To keep records of crusher operations, running and stoppage time, delays and reasons and any faults detected for the supervisor
Candidate’s Profile
• Technical College Diploma, City & Guild or OND in Geology, Mechanical or Mining Engineering
• Minimum of 2 years’ graduate experience in a quarry or process industry
• Good team player; self-motivated
• Ability to take Initiatives based on sound problem solving skills
• Demonstration of good work ethics and must be hands-on
• Very good written and verbal communications skills
• Commitment to the highest standards of safe work habits


Method of Application
To apply, please follow this procedure:
>Go to: www.lafargewapco.com
>Click on ‘Career Centre’
>Read the Instructions on the home page thoroughly and follow the steps below:
>Register to obtain an ID
>Update your CV using the ID obtained
>Click on ‘Apply now’ ‘
>Click on ‘View details’ and apply for your Job of interest

Please note that paper applications will not be accepted.

Closing Date: 24th June, 2010.