Mechanical Technician at Lafarge Africa Plc

Lafarge Africa Plc is a member of the LafargeHolcim Group – the biggest building and concrete solutions company in the world. It is a publicly quoted company on the Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE) and serves Nigeria with a wide range of building and construction solutions designed to meet housing and construction needs from small projects like individual home buildings to major construction and infrastructure projects.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Mechanical Technician

Requisition ID: 1068
Location: Mfamosing, Cross River

Summary

Role holder is responsible for ensuring that the plant equipment is well maintained at optimum cost and ensuring completion and quality of the execution of maintenance jobs.

Responsibilities

Responsible for the maintenance and well being of the relevant equipment
Record some possible anomalies observed on the equipment during maintenance or inspection.
Monitor the time requirements for each job and the optimal manpower and skills necessary for executing jobs.
Supervise the trial of equipment after maintenance.
Ensure that proper safety measures are being adhered to at all times by all personnel.
Responsible for scheduled inspection of tools and tackles (including safety tools and tackles) and ensuring that these are in optimal condition of safe use.
Ensure productive use of the crew.
Specify work procedures if required.
Monitor and controls overtime.
Ensure safe storage and disposal of replaced spares.
Comply with EMS Mechanical Instrumentation activities.
Ensure involvement in the implementation and maintenance of integrated management system in the Plant.
Responsible for recording of daily/shift job activities.
Manage people working under him.
Monitor job duration, cost and performance of crew.
Recommend improvements for cost reductions.
Respond to emergency repair needs.
Work with the planning in the development of job planning.

Interactions:

Methods department for preparation, planning and generation of work orders

Job Context:

The work environment of the job is the Cement Plant and the Quarry
Job with a medium safety risk

Performance Criteria:

Optimization of spares utilization
Maintenance programs carried out on time

Education & Experience

OND in Mechanical Engineering
3 / 5 years experience in industrial process
Hands-on experience on the equipment
Knowledge of relevant software
Knowledge of work and safety rules and regulations
Knowledge of relevant equipment

Leadership & Behavioural Skills:

Attention to details
Inquisitive, curious (going deep into each aspect)
Good aptitude for field work, strong motivation to “dirty his own hands” and attention to cleanliness
Accurate, meticulous
Fostering team spirit and “pride” in their work amongst his -workers
Disciplined and respectable in the eyes of the workers
Loyalty and respect for the organization.
Familiarity with the local traditions and culture
Reliable/independent
Flair for doing the “routine”
Credibility and persuasiveness
Good knowledge of human character