Inspection & Condition Monitoring Engineer at Lafarge Cement

About The Job

• The Inspection and Condition Monitoring Engineer is responsible for monitoring the health, reliability, and performance of mobile heavy equipment and industrial machinery through systematic inspections, diagnostic testing, and predictive maintenance techniques. The role aims to minimize downtime, extend equipment life, and improve operational efficiency.

What You'll Be Doing

• Ensure equipment complies with safety and regulatory standards by promoting safe maintenance practices and support audits and regulatory inspections.
• Conduct routine and scheduled inspections of mobile equipment (excavators, dump trucks, loaders, bulldozers, graders, cranes, etc.).
• Perform condition monitoring using: Vibration analysis, Oil analysis, Visual inspections to Identify wear, defects, and abnormal operating conditions.
• Develop and implement condition-based maintenance (CBM) programs. Interpret diagnostic data and recommend corrective actions.
• Support preventive maintenance planning to reduce breakdowns.
• Monitor equipment KPIs (availability, MTBF, MTTR).
• Investigate mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical failures.
• Conduct root cause failure analysis (RCFA) and recommend engineering solutions to improve equipment reliability.
• Prepare detailed inspection and condition reports.
• Maintain maintenance records and asset health documentation.
• Provide technical reports with risk assessment and repair priority ranking

Who You'll Be Working With

• Mobile Plant Planners
• Mechanics and Electricians
• Lubrication Engineer
• Mobile Plant manager
• Mining Engineer
• Quarry Manager

Key Interfaces

• The incumbent interacts regularly with all cadres of staff.
• He/she also interacts regularly with the external public including suppliers and other

What We Are Looking For

• HND/Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, Automobile Engineering or related field.
• Minimum of 5-7 years’ post-qualification experience in Heavy Equipment and Mobile Plant Maintenance
• Certification in condition monitoring (e.g., Vibration Analysis Level I/II).
• Knowledge of hydraulic systems, diesel engines, and heavy-duty equipment.
• Computer literacy is essential
• Knowledge of SAP
• Good knowledge of RCA methodology and facilitating skills.