Jobs at HBM Nigeria Plc (Formerly Lafarge)

Location: Ashaka, Gombe

About the Job

• The Electrical Execution Coordinator is responsible for improving the reliability and performance of electrical and instrumentation equipment while ensuring the continuous supply of electrical energy to operations.
• The role focuses on achieving optimal efficiency, effectiveness, quality, and cost performance in line with company production targets and standards.

What you'll be doing

• Provide on-the-spot guidance and on-the-job training as required for Electrical Technicians, Electrical filters and shift electrical as directed by the Deputy Electrical Manager Expert. 
• Support the plant in the implementation of plant safety improvement plans by auditing electrical maintenance boxes,pull wire ropes monthly across the plant.
• Ensures respect of safety rules and regulation by the subordinate.
• Ensures the permanent update of personal skills and develops and implements a training plan for his team.
• Prepares forecasts budgets (Electrical consumables) yearly, monthly, adjust as appropriate with the Deputy Electrical Manager Expert.
• Establish with Deputy Electrical Manager Expert the programs of maintenance and shutdowns according to the production needs across ,Quarry,VRM,Kiln and the Packing Plant.
• Support Electrical Planners in specifications for purchase of spares and monitors the stock of spares to achieve acceptable level of Working capital.
• Prepare updated electrical equipment database across the plant, electric motor data, transformer data ,VSD data and other critical spare part data.
• Ensures compliance with Environmental & Quality system programs in the department monitor and document all electrical waste.
• Provides Technical and Expert Support to plant team during operations and in case of a plant fault or breakdown.

Requirements

• Minimum 6 years’ postgraduate experience
• A Degree in Electrical  Engineering is preferred. 
• Good knowledge of cement manufacturing process. 
• Good knowledge of product quality parameters and quality control tests.
• Good knowledge of computer aided systems for kiln and mill operation.
• Able to take initiative based on sound problem solving skills.
• Good knowledge of electrical and instrumentation in an integrated cement manufacturing plant.

Benefits

• HBM Ngeria people are passionate about finding better ways to build.
• They embrace innovation and improvement with a pioneering spirit.
• They work as trusted partners, creating better solutions and experiences for their customers, communities, and colleagues

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About the Job

• The role is responsible for validating plant production data, consolidating and monitoring key performance indicators (KPIs), and supporting operational excellence through bench marking and performance tracking.
• The ideal candidate will provide accurate production and volume forecasts to support Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) activities and help prevent supply disruptions.
• The successful applicant will also contribute to improving cost efficiency, maximizing plant output, and enhancing operational reliability across maintenance and production functions.

What you'll be doing 

• Develop and control the entire plant production plan
• Maintenance of the industrial statistical database, collation of all production statistics and reports (daily/monthly/yearly update and report), monitoring and reconciliation of all production stock including raw materials, semi-products, fuels, AFR and finished goods.
• Align production with business targets, sales forecasts, and plant capacity
• Plan and ensure optimal utilization of all major plant assets (including crushers, raw mills, kilns, cement mills and cement packers)
• Carry out all assigned tasks in compliance with Huaxin site safety procedures.
• Organizer of SOP (Sale &Operation) in the plant, assist with the plant manager to plan daily &weekly & monthly & yearly operational strategy.
• Deep dive into variable cost, assist with the plant manager to champion industrial consumption and efficiency.
• Work with the plant controller on the month-end closing and follow through in the bulk material stock taking.
• Work with supply chain team to make sure the sufficient stock of raw materials, fuels, AFRs, cement bags, explosives and production consumables.
• Align production plans with preventive maintenance and major shutdown schedules
• Work closely with maintenance teams to maximize equipment availability and reduce unplanned downtime
• Collaborate with RCA champion to ensure that all triggered RCAs are completed and action plan and properly tracked
• Review W+1 production plan with the Production and Maintenance managers and follow through with daily tracking of committed numbers
• Assist the plant manager in industrial KPIs reviews with CEO and COO and able to stand in when plant manager is absent
• Ensure adequate coordination with maintenance team to ensure major repairs, overhauls and kiln shutdowns are delivered on schedule
• Oversee all plant action plans and follow up for quick closure to boost performance
• Prepare the annual production plan and corresponding KPIs
• Carry out cost and performance bench marking with best in class Huaxin plants and identify actions to support the plant to close the gap.

Requirements

• Degree or equivalent in any engineering discipline (Chemical, Mechanical or Electrical engineering).
• 10 - 12 years working experience in a cement factory, preferably in production, process or quality department.
• Strong analytical & planning skills
• Good knowledge of safety laws and regulations
• Financial and budget management capability
• Leadership and stakeholder management
• Ability to handle multi-plant or large-scale operations.