Lafarge Africa Plc is a leading Sub-Saharan Africa building solutions Company and member of the LafargeHolcim group.
The vision of Lafarge Africa Plc is to be the most trusted and preferred partner of African construction professionals and home builders by delivering cement, concrete, aggregates and other building solutions that are best in quality, envir...
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Within the framework of the plant's production objectives and methods, and the quality objectives, this role involves implementing systems/tools/procedures to optimize production, improve processes and quality, introduce better tools, and reduce costs.
It also requires leading continuous performance optimisation teams, through involvement in projects or problem solving with the assistance of a more experienced engineer.
Responsibilities
Continuously analyse equipment/system performance (e.g. specific electrical and thermal energy consumption, refractory consumption) and propose solutions to achieve budget
Implement tools and procedures for continuous process improvements
Promote the increased use of AFR (Alternative Fuels and Raw Materials), provide comprehensive technical expertise to evaluate AFR with respect to their impact on the process, develop and implement solutions to eliminate/reduce impact of AFR on the process operation
Cooperate at design of new systems/equipment and modifications of existing systems/equipment. Conduct economic and operational feasibility studies on proposed modifications and/or additions. Commission and de-bottleneck new installations
Ensure the safety of processes and ensure environmental and OH&S compliance
Develop standard operating procedures and targets. Supervise operation personnel to apply them consistently
Is responsible for all planning processes within his area (BP, PMP, FP, budget, etc.)
Monitor the performance and optimize the operation of Expert Optimizer – if installed
Carry out benchmarking studies. Make conclusions and recommendations
Train and coach operation personnel to develop comprehensive process knowledge throughout the plant
Communicate activities within the plant and within Holcim through regular, high-quality verbal and written communications
Perform the required works within a well-defined work planning
Sequential intervention
Prepare written and oral reports on the work undertaken in a clear and concise manner
Requirements
Education:
Bachelor's Degree or equivalent in any engineering discipline (Chemical, Mechanical or Electrical engineering)
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