Patroller at Holcim

Job Code: DJOB
Location: Calabar, Cross River
Slots: 5 Openings
Function: Cement Manufacturing (jobs in plants / other industrial sites)
Contract Type: Regular - Full-Time
Local / International: Local Employment

Overview

• To patrol, monitor and ensure that equipment runs smoothly in order to meet the job specifications of the shift.
• Production patroller mission is to serve as the first level inspector, and participate in planned shutdown and running maintenance of all plants safely and efficiently through a complete working knowledge of manufacturing equipment and processes.

Responsibilities

• Obtain plant status information from all relevant sources at the start of the shift.
• Systematically walk through the designated area and inspect the condition of equipment, check that parameters are within specified limits.
• Complete properly the information for handover to next shift.
• Communicate work status, hazards, abnormalities & unresolved problems clearly to all relevant persons to ensure they can be fixed and taken into account during the next shift(s).
• Detect & record abnormalities and potential problems, communicate them to CCR or superiors & take if possible prompt corrective actions.
• Suggest improvements or inclusions of new items in checklists.
• Carry out accurate stocks measurement according to procedures (incl. Safety aspects) & report the stock levels to CRO/supervisor.
• Identify minor repairs and follow up for maintenance to be carried out.
• Obtain approval (work permit) from the Shift Leader or Supervisor before starting the repair job. Control risks and ensure compliance with safety & environmental requirements.
• Undertake the repair job according to procedures & manufacturer specifications using appropriate tools and techniques.
• Assist the maintenance team for jobs requiring coordination between maintenance and production.
• Manually start, adjust and stop equipment in accordance with procedures.
• After it has been stopped, obtain CCR instruction before adjusting equipment.
• Switch off the equipment in a position that makes access easy and make sure area is clear and safe for maintenance.
• Perform pre-start checks (incl. testing of equipment) & confirm to CRO that equipment is ready for start-up.
• Ensure auxiliary equipment operates properly after start-up and report any abnormalities.
• Any other additional responsibilities assigned by the Supervisor/Manager

REFRACTORY installation:

• Install refractory correctly according to relevant techniques (For kiln Patrollers)

Health and Safety & Environment:

• "Identify & communicate clearly on potentially dangerous situations and get confirmation that they are correctly understood’’.
• Ability to perform a general lockout.
• Manage first level emergencies and giving first aid.
• Inspect /maintain equipment to ensure environmental compliance.
• Know regulations & plant environmental policies. Know & prevent potential environmental spills associated with plant operations (auxiliary equipment).

Education / Qualifications

• Minimum of National Diploma (ND) or equivalent in any Engineering or Science discipline

Experience:

• Experience with safety regulations and procedures
• Cement production process knowledge
• Plant equipment and layout: form and function
• Basics on problem solving methods and tools (Root Cause Failure/Risk analysis)

Knowledge & Skills
Technical / Functional Skills:

• Good written and oral communication skills
• Computer Skills especially Excel, word, powerpoint and email applications
• Ability to prioritize with excellent time management skills
• Good attention to detail
• Technical skills in how to carry out inspection activities for Maintenance to be able execute the required WO, and PMR WBI
• Train on Major Shutdown, Work identification and understanding the daily and weekly scheduling
• Train on SAP Work Execution and confirmation, PMR for WBI and how to generate Notification from it.
• Recording history for root cause and actual hour of work performed
• Deep Technical Knowledge on Production activities
• Knowledge of Holcim Safety & Environmental guidelines

Behavioral Competence:

• Good interpersonal skills
• Strong team player
• Adaptable
• Tact and tolerant
• Ability to work well under pressure and adhere to set deadlines
• Resilient and Motivated
• Commitment to safety
• Innovative, Inquisitive, creative and result oriented
• Pro-active in decision making
• Ownership and accountability
• Effective time management skills
• High level integrity

Language Requirements:

• Professional Proficiency in English Language