Control Room Operator, Ewekoro Plant at Lafarge Cement

The Central Control Room Operator’s objective is to organize and coordinate production shift team to produce good quality product taking cognizance of safety, efficiency, effectiveness, quality and cost per tonne.

What you'll be doing

• To operate the equipment according to Lafarge Best Practice putting in mind the Safety of Personnel and Equipment
• Control all major process lines within the cement manufacturing operation including equipment commissioning, starts- ups, shutdowns, and emergency condition management as per established SOP’s in order to meet production requirements.
• Monitor continuously, all plant process lines using all available tools to ensure employee safety, stable equipment operation, equipment integrity within prescribe design limitations, operating targets, and environmental regulations
• Contribute to maintaining equipment in good working condition by complying with the instructions of use and by regular monitoring of the equipment and advising the maintenance department if need be.
• Ensure protection of environment in compliance with group standards within the fields of activities.
• Co-ordinate with production fieldsmen for smooth operation of the plant.
• To maintain the quality within the range as defined in the Quality Management System (QMS).
• Monitor the production results (production amount, energy consumption, etc.) in order to meet the agreed Plant KPIs
• Follow operational procedures (SOPs) in the execution of all tasks in the plant
• Operates all equipment within Lafarge and local environmental protection standards.
• Directs the activities of Patrollers, Process assistants and mobile plant operation.
• Directs “break-down” and problem solving activity including troubleshooting and determination of related overtime staffing needs.
• Follows continuous quality monitoring and make necessary adjustments to system(s).
• Serves as liaison with Automation Engineer regarding problems on major equipment.
• Serves as Plant Emergency Response Coordinator in the event of a serious production environmental, or safety incident
• Champion the development/review of standard operating procedures for Production department.
• Conducts/leads safety meetings with shift personnel
• Monitors all radio communications for problems/difficulties in the Plant.
• Completes paperwork and record keeping as required, including production and equipment reliability logs, work order entry, mill operating report data, etc.
• Assists in operational and safety training of old employees and induction of new employees.
• Completes and conducts performance reviews of hourly employees in production department.
• Comply with EMS Production Instrumentation activities
• Ensure involvement in the implementation and maintenance of integrated management system in the plant

Who you'll be working with 

Direct Reports

• Patrollers
• Process Assistants
• Mobile Plant Operators

Key Interfaces

• The incumbent interacts regularly with all cadres of staff. 

What we are looking for 

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical or Electrical/ Chemical Engineering
• 2-3 years’ experience in a process industry OR OND in engineering discipline (with mechanical, chemical, electrical, chemistry or physics as main subject).
• 5-8years cement industry experience
• Complete Professional level in CCRO certification program
• Good knowledge of operation and control of Vertical Roller Mill, Kiln and Finish Mill systems.
• Good knowledge of product quality parameters and quality control tests.
• Good knowledge of computer aided systems for kiln and mill operation.
• Ability to take initiative based on sound problem solving skills