Mechanical Engineer - Ewekoro at Holcim

Within the framework of the plant’s objectives assigned by the Mechanical Manager, his/her job assignment is to optimize the maintenance and repair activities on all plants and equipment within his/her area of coverage in order to ensure their efficiency and effectiveness.

Responsibilities

• Prepare Maintenance Program, Organize and Supervise Maintenance Work carried out on all plants and equipment, including their auxiliaries.
• Prepare Daily and Monthly maintenance reports on plants and equipment in his/her section.
• Implements Mechanical Procedures
• Implement WAPCO quality, safety, health and environmental policy in area of responsibility.
• Carry out Scheduling, Planning of works (including resources) and execute jobs.
• Manage his/her team by:
  • Defining Tasks and Objectives and annually carry out their Performance Reviews;
  • Ensuring Quality Work ;
  • Ensuring good working relationship with and between his/her work force;
  • Motivating his/her team and ensure good level of disciplines.
• Implement Training Plan for Improving Personnel Skills.
• Contribute to Preparation and Work within the Departmental Budget.
• Facilitate communications and relationship by:
• Attending Departmental Meetings;
• Attending Plant/Departmental Safety Meetings:
• Conveying Management Policies/Departmental Decisions to the subordinates and give feedbacks;
• Communicating results to the Mechanical Manager.
• Updates himself of general Cement Plant and Engineering Practices
• Comply with EMS Mechanical Instrumentation job functions.
• Ensure involvement in the implementation and maintenance of integrated management system in the plant

Education/Qualifications

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent education.

Experience

• Minimum of 1 year relevant experience preferably in a cement industry.
• Experience in the implementation of quality and environmental management systems like ISO 9001:2000, EMS - ISO 14001

Knowledge & Skills

Technical Competencies:

• Strong problem-solving and trouble-shooting skills;
• In-depth knowledge of practical mechanical operations and application;
• Good knowledge of cement manufacturing processes and products;
• Predictive and preventive maintenance;
• Knowledge of engineering codes and standards;
• Good knowledge of safety rules applied to maintenance of Dust Control Equipment and Utilities;
• Hands-on experience;
• Micro data processing (Word, Excel, Power Point, AutoCAD,).

Behavioural Competencies:

•  Good interpersonal relationship;
•  Good level of self confidence and control;
•  Good sense of judgement;
•  Eager to learn and apply;
•  Good level of order and cleanliness;

Managerial Competencies:

•  Team leadership;
•  Sense of organization and delegation;
•  Good initiative and sense of anticipation;
•  Analytical mind and logical approach to problem solving;
•  Performance oriented;
•  Good level of communication and innovation;
•  Decision-making capacity /Self confidence;
•  Ability to influence, develop and/or motivate people to the achievement of jobs objectives;
•  Time management;