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About the role

• The Process Engineer leads plant discussions and investigations to improve throughput, efficiency, quality, and environmental performance. Through data analysis, field measurements, and conversations with employees are able to diagnose issues and develop solutions to move the plant towards greater performance.

What you'll be doing 

• Makes positive contributions to the plant safety activities and initiatives.
• Provides technical support to the plant’s production, quality, and environmental functions. Understands strategies, priorities, and optimization techniques that assist the plant in attainment of plant and company objectives.
• Conduct inspections, measurements and operational assessment for shop assigned to you.
• Follow-up actions / recommendations from findings with the responsible
• Daily evaluates operations, processes, and trends through the use of audits and systematic approach, for example RCAs, Incidence assessment & reporting etc.
• Provides technical support on implementation of new equipment and/or new procedures including training of plant personnel as required. Serves as mentor to CCR Operators in production and other departments.
• Primary to the Process Engineer position is the coordination and participation in improvement of the Plant’s technical capabilities. The Process Engineer’s objectives are to initiate process optimization in collaboration with Quality, Production and Maintenance to ensure maximum and efficient utilization of the plant’s equipment. This position has a requirement of elevating the technical knowledge and practices of all facets of the operation.
• Ensure compliance with internal control procedures - communicating problems in operations, unwarranted deviations from established standards, and violations of policy or law.
• Initiate actions for de-bottlenecking equipment and Processes and engage with stakeholders to close the actions.
• Design and contribute development of new systems, equipment and procedures and propose modifications of existing ones for continuous process improvement. Include economic and operational feasibility studies. Support commissioning and de-bottleneck new installations
• Promote the increased use of AFR (if applicable): provide comprehensive technical expertise to evaluate AFR with respect to its impact on the process; develop and implement solutions to eliminate / reduce impact of AFR on the process operation
• Ensure involvement in the implementation and maintenance of an Integrated management system (IMS) in the plant.

Who you'll be working with 

Internal

• Kiln coach, control room supervisors, production supervisor, coordinators, shift chemist and managers, corporate engineers.
• Quality, Production, Maintenance, Environment Departments

External:

List of Direct Reports

• Process technicians, Industrial trainees/interns

What we are looking for 

• Degree in Chemical / Process Engineering 
• 5 years’ working experience with at least 3 years in cement Industry.
• Good knowledge of cement manufacturing Process
• Perform the measurements of a basic process: gas flow measurement, false air mapping etc.
• Organize and perform an audit to any one area of a plant: Equipment/gas / thermal/ material balance of a kiln or a mill based on a pre-established model.
• Audit reporting 
• Tune a control loop.
• Understand the strategy of an expert system. (HLC)
• Good knowledge of statistical process control methods.
• Good knowledge of project management methods.
• Strong computer expertise in but not limited to: Excel,
• Good knowledge of SAP, TIS, and PACT.

OH&S Competencies

• Implements OH&S Mission: Ensures alignment of OH&S activities arising from the country OH&S mission.
• Ensures adequate OH&S organization: Ensures relevant actions are taken so that OH&S requirements are met
• Identifies Hazards & Control Risks: Actively manages risks by ensuring that all related control activities are implemented thoroughly

Behavioral competence:

• Ability to work effectively under time pressure, in a demanding environment, while maintaining the highest professional standards. Ability to self-organize, prioritize tasks, take initiatives, and make recommendations while engaging with Senior Leaders.
• Intellectual curiosity and strategic thinking; eagerness to learn, excellent analytical skills, Objective focus, Courage and integrity Intellectual humility, Honesty, Respect.

Leadership and managerial abilities:

• Communication skills (verbally /on paper), teaching ability, listening skills, team spirit,
• Adapting to change and creativity.

Mobility requirements:

• Ability to work in multi-national environment, Readiness to travel, Flexibility.

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About the Role 

• Role holder is reponsible for managing inventory processes, to keep operations running efficiently with minimum working capital.

What you'll be Doing

Supervision of stock transfers, issues and returns.

• Stacking of items received from Goods Receiving section into appropriate stock locations in the warehouse(s).
• Supports Warehouse Operator (Physical Inventory) to maintain stock items in good and appropriate condition.
• Supports Warehouse Operator (Physical Inventory) on materials transfer between plants, storage locations and materials
• Managing material issuing processes - Issuing of stock items to users on receipt of duly authorised Maintenance Work Orders. Receiving of stock returns/ticket from users into the warehouse(s) and ensure the system transaction is done.
• Posting of Issues, Returns and Transfers on SAP real-time.
• Supports Warehouse Operator (Stock Strategy) to prepare fast moving stocks for replenishment.
• Supports Warehouse Operator (Stock Strategy) on the re-arrangement of stocks and updating of bin locations file.
• Supports Warehouse Operator (Physical Inventory) to validate discrepancies declared during Cycle Counting (variance sheets).
• Keeps of records of all Issues, Transfers and Returns of Stock Transactions.
• Prepares daily Issue/Transfer/Return reports of items.
• Point of contact during MEC execution Skills required
• Responsible for good health and safety of contract staff and properties under his supervision.
• Ensures the compliance to Health, Safety and Environmental regulations.
• Any other duty that may be assigned from time to time as found necessary.

Who you'll work with

• Report to the Warehouse Manager

What We Are Looking For

Education/ Qualification/ Skills

• Business Administration/Supply Chain/Mechanical or Electrical Technician/Engineering
• 3 years’ experience in Warehouse Management.
• Must have a technical Degree/Diploma (In Engineering) or Degree in Business Administration/Supply Chain. Sound knowledge SAP Inventory application is essential for the job holder Professional Qualification (e.g. CIPSMN) is a major advantage
• Strategic alignment; analysis and problem solving; business and financial acumen
• Manages execution; customer focus; supports action, change and innovation; leads for performance
• Communication; engages and inspires; develops employees; cultivates relationships and networks; fosters teamwork and cooperation
• Adapts and learns; establishes trust and confidence

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About the Job 

• To execute maintenance schedules; Carryout repairs of plant equipment and to ensure maximum contribution towards the achievement of the required equipment reliability and availability so as to meet the required Maintenance KPI targets for the Plant. 

What you'll be doing

Execute scheduled maintenance

• Maintenance System is followed resulting in high plant availability
• Maintenance planned to occur within given time frames
• Equipment defects identified and reported through notification process
• Relevant data and maintenance history is recorded in Maintenance system

Repairs in breakdown situations

• Fault identification and timely repair with minimum production stoppage 
• Effective Root cause analysis problem solving minimising recurring problems
• Necessary resources coordinated to executive breakdown repair
• Compliance to post repair procedure
• Quality and standard of outsourced work monitored

Apply technical knowledge to support continuous improvement initiatives

• Regular inspections to determine the condition of all plant
• Opportunities to improve plant functionality identified
• Non scheduled repairs actioned
• Plant modifications executed to meet project requirements

Ensure safe work practices

• Work is executed in accordance with company safety policies.
• Required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is provided and used
• Equipment is maintained to operate safely
• Equipment is used in a safe manner
• All maintenance is done safely by internal and external persons
• All lockouts and work permits are adhered to
• Maintenance practices comply with all OHS&E legal requirements

Who you'll be working with 

• Maintenance Manager
• Production operatives
• Projects Dept
• Administration Dept
• Procurement
• Safety Dept.

What we are looking for 

• Qualified with technical qualification (HND, OND, OTHER Technical Qualifications
• Minimum of 3 years’ cognate experience in Mechanical Maintenance and Breakdown repairs of mechanical equipment with a good HSE knowledge. 
• The Use of SAP and MS office packages
• Knowledge of Cement plant equipment technical specifications and maintenance requirements
• Knowledge in workshop Machines eg, Lathes, Shapers, Millers, drilling machines, Band saws.
• Knowledge in precision measurements.
• Very good knowledge on precision machining.
• Basic knowledge of electric motors.
• Readymix and /or aggregate operating processes and quality product issues
• Maintenance procedures and rotating machine safety.
• Technical drawings interpretation and tolerance fits.
• Good working knowledge of OHS&E procedures and relevant legislation

Behavioural Competencies 

• Pride in doing work to a high standard
• Good interpersonal skills to gain co-operation in achieving high maintenance and safety standards
• An ability to plan and organize work to keep to promised deadline