Employment Opportunities at Sevan Construction Nigeria Limited

Sevan Construction Nigeria Limited was established in 1981 with Registration No. RC 37125 as a limited liability company specialized in all kinds of “PEB”: Pre-Engineered Buildings. Located in Lagos, Nigeria. Working from certified designs in the manufacturing and erection of steel structures, we can construct a wide variety of buildings such as: warehouses, airport hangers, factories, churches, commercial and residential spaces with Structural Steel fabrication design & erection to the civil construction and in the Oil & Gas Industries, development and manufacturing of various semi-trailers, rigid truck bodies, which enabled the company to deliver complete projects of steel structures coupled with civil engineering.

We are recruiting to fill the positions below:     Job Title: Quality Assurance / Quality Control Officer Location: Lagos Slots: 2

Responsibilities

• Approve incoming materials by confirming specifications, conducting a visual and measurement test, and rejecting and returning unacceptable materials
• Work with the Factory manager to identify approaches and methods to improve overall quality. Educate workers on the require standards.
• Note and report on work that does not meet requirements. Interpret and review shop drawings.
• Inspect completed work and/or work in progress to determine whether the work meets specifications and plan requirements.
• Monitor overall construction performance with regard to technical quality and compliance with design and specification requirements.
• Approve in-process construction / fabrication by confirming required specifications.
• Approve all finished products by confirming specifications and conducting required tests
• Return products for re-work if needed and complete documentation to confirm re-work
• Document and update inspection results by completing reports and logs
• Maintain safe work environment by following standards and procedures and complying with legal regulations
• Coach and mentor junior employees; seek opportunities to grow leadership in others.
• Study the codes and required projects specifications.
• Preparation of testing, qualification and certification processes for welding as per project specifications.
• Monitors and ensures that welding is carried out in the right condition.
• Provision of accurate data of the welding inspection parameters.
• Preparation of relevant reports on welding activities.
• Provision of professional supervision to the welding team.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering and other Engineering course
• At least 5 - 10 years of experience in a Steel Fabrication industry.
• Experience in developing and reviewing project quality plans, contract documents and project specifications
• Coordinate Test Pack preparation and Final Handover documentation activities to ensure smooth handover.
• Conduct and organize QMS Internal / External audit and ensure close out of all Inspection and Audit Non conformities.

Job Title: Dimensional Control Engineer Location: Lagos Slot: 2 Openings

Responsibilities

• Read, understand and interpret engineering drawings.
• Responsible for developing all testing procedures or method statements related to dimension control and distortion control on products.
• Responsible for all required dimensional check hold points that have been developed and established by project specifications and methods.
• Responsible for the identification and control of non-conforming drawings to requirements.
• To prepare and maintain dimension control inspection quality plan.
• Ensure that required reports are completed according to the project specifications.
• Carry out dimensional survey in line with the clients and approved specifications.
• Review of Approve Construction/fabrication Drawings and specification for tolerance.
• Dimensional checking of all fitted items prior to and after welding activities.
• Data collation and storage in respect to dimensional quality records
• Preparation of relevant reports on dimensional issues.
• Carry out dimensional and visual check of jobs and fit ups as required.
• Relevant Codes, Specifications and procedure guiding each and every project are strictly adhered to and they also serve as reference documents, including welding.
• In addition, contractual requirements as contained in the contract document, timely dimensional survey in line with project requirements.
• Ensuring that dimensional checking of all fitted items after welding activities are concluded on a timely basis.
• Collecting accurate data on dimensional inspection parameters and reproducing them in appropriate format.
• Ensuring that the Drawings and Specification for Tolerance are being strictly adhered to.
• Ensuring minimal dimensional quality defects on projects.
• Reporting dimensional project activities to the factory manager on a regular basis.

Qualifications

• B.Eng. in any Engineering, Technical or Surveyor discipline. Professional certification/membership will be an added advantage.
• 5- 10 years experience as a dimensional engineer in a Steel Fabrication Construction industry.

Skills:

• Working knowledge of Quality, specifically Dimensional Control experience
• Ability to interpret drawings and/ or CAD models
• Problem Solving and Root Cause Analysis experience
• Good understanding/experience of Quality Assurance
• Experience of contracts/procurement
• Good IT Skills including Microsoft Office reading and producing reports, inputting data into spreadsheets
• Experience of Supplier Interface
• Relevant Engineering or Manufacturing Environment

Job Title: Maintenance Technician Location: Ogun

Responsibilities

• Enforce the safety policies, rules, regulations and Standard work Instruction of the Company.
• Preparing maintenance plan for all kind of equipment in the plant such as; Machines (according to the manuals). Cranes, Forklift, Generators, Welding machines and other Plant Equipment.
• Make the maintenance routine (daily, weekly & monthly) to all kinds of equipment in the plant.
• Identify current and future maintenance requirements
• Ensures systems are in place for production support operations
• Lead the Mechanical maintenance team Ц train the employees, guide them and prepare them a daily work plan.
• Updating and adjusting the Mechanical maintenance plan according to changes that occurs from time to time and new equipment we purchase.
• Logs, monitors, and controls the dispensing of all tools used in maintenance activities.
• Responsible for the safe transportation of tools within the facility.
• Assigns and inspects work of maintenance personnel. Coordinates the preparation of repair orders, equipment records, requisitions, etc.
• Conducts inspections to determine the need for repair and to estimate repair costs.
• Schedules preventive maintenance for all safety equipment and systems.
• Maintains logs of pending and completed maintenance activities. Prepares progress, status, and other reports.
• Controlling the production plan, and comparing the performance against the plan.
• Collecting maintenance data of all kind of equipment in the plant.

Required Skills and Qualifications

• HND / B.Sc Mechanical Engineering
• 5 years' experience in construction/fabrication industry as a Mechanical Maintenance Supervisor
• Additional technical trade courses desirable.
• Excellent Job task planning and organizing.

Job Title: Health & Safety Officer Location: Lagos

Responsibilities

• Carry out risk assessments and develop strategy to reduce risks.
• Outline safe operational procedures which identify and take into account all relevant hazards
• Carry out regular site inspections to check policies and procedures are being properly implemented
• Inspects the site to ensure it is a hazard-free environment
• Conducts toolbox meetings
• Participate in the project safety committee and leads all efforts to enhance safety
• Reviews and approves all subcontractorТs safety plans in line with SCNL standard
• Verifies that injury logs and reports are completed and submitted to related government agencies
• Verifies that all tools and equipment are adequate and safe for use
• Promotes safe practices at the job site
• Enforces safety guidelines
• Trains and carries out drills and exercises on how to manage emergency situations
• Conducts investigations of all accidents and near-misses
• Reports to concerned authorities as requested or mandated by regulations
• Conducts job hazard analyses
• Establishes safety standards and policies as needed
• Performs emergency response drills
• Ensure the safety of all workers and works to protect them from entering hazardous situations
• Responds to employees' safety concerns
• Coordinates registration and removal of hazardous waste
• Serves as the link between state and local agencies and contractors
• Receives reports from and responds to orders issued by Department of Labor inspectors
• Arranges for OSHA mandated testing and/or evaluations of the workplace by external agencies/consultants

Qualifications

• B.SC./HND in Engineering or related discipline;
• Minimum of 5 years experience in a Steel Fabrication industry;
• Possession of relevant QHSE certificates and NISP Level 3 will be added advantage.

Skills:

• Good communication and interpersonal relationship
• Vast knowledge of safety procedures in the oil & Gas, fabrication and EPC industry.
• Sound human relation and planning processes
• Relevant Engineering or Manufacturing health, safety and environment experience.
• Problem Solving and Root Cause Analysis experience
• Good understanding/experience of safety procedural standards.
• Computer literacy. Drive and Initiative.

Job Title: Steel Fabrication Production Manager - Expatriate Location: Lagos

Duties and Responsibilities Production Planning:

• Responsible for the entire production process of the company
• Develop and determine short, medium- and long-term production manpower needs.
• Ensure projects/task are discussed with the technical teams before project commencement.
• Responsible for completing each job on time, on budget and with a high level of quality
• Obtain and study all projects drawings for effective execution in line with project specifications.
• Reviews proposals / contracts for feasibility, cost and schedule issues
• Responsible for obtaining permits and evaluation of subcontractors
• Ensure the ultimate goal complete customer satisfaction

Management of Jobs:

• Responsible for a complete understanding of the job blueprints, specifications and bids
• Ensures each job site is visited daily to monitor job progress, quality, safety and site security
• Creates job schedules, orders materials and schedules sub-contractors
• Conducts a pre-construction meeting with supervisors, projects engineers at the start of each job
• Responsible for communicating daily Job Report to customers as directed by the CEO
• Maintains job log for each active job and ensure timely completion of each jobs within the job time frame.
• Conducts regular project review meetings with customers
• Responsible for change orders: scope, cost, documentation and customer approval

Financial / Cost Management:

• Identifies cost concerns in the management of material usage. estimating phase
• Tracks actual costs against estimates and coordinates with procurement and Account departments.
• Approves Waybills for payment in all production materials purchase.

Supervision:

• Ensures compliance with all company rules, policies and agreements
• Manage the entire production staff, project site staff, contractors and sub - contractors
• Supervises field staff and subcontractors
• Evaluates quantity and quality of jobs at each production stages.
• Conduct performance appraisal in partnership with human resources department.
• Document company procedures and train employees and subcontractors.

Qualifications

• Possess a relevant degree in Engineering, Business Administration and other related degrees
• A minimum of 20 years experience in a similar role in a steel fabrication industry.
• MBA and other additional qualifications would be an added advantage
• Professional qualifications in Project Management would be added advantage.

Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to prioritize multiple projects to achieve results.
• Leadership and management capabilities
• Adequate knowledge of the construction industry, current trends and best practices
• Experience in managing operational activities.
• Significant problem solving and analytical abilities.
• Strong communication and delegation skills.
• Strong understanding and interpretation of technical drawings.
• Vast interpersonal relationship and Can-Do- Spirit.
• Excellent interpersonal and Team building skills
• Effective verbal and listening communication skills
• Attention to detail and high level of accuracy;
• Very effective organizational skills;
• Computer skills including Microsoft word, excel, AutoCAD and word processing programs;
• Time management and Good judgment skills.
• Strong relationship management skills with Subordinates, Seniors and Clients.
• Must be technically sound.

Personal Attributes: As a Factory Manager you are to maintain strict confidentiality and You must also demonstrate the following personal attributes:

• Be honest and trustworthy;
• Be respectful;
• Be a team player;
• Possess cultural awareness and sensitivity;
• Be pro-active and flexible;
• Demonstrate sound work ethics.

How to Apply Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: [email protected] using the Job Title as the subject of the mail.