Electrical Planner, Ewekoro

Who is Lafarge?

As a global leader in innovative and sustainable building solutions, Lafarge is enabling greener cities, smarter infrastructure and improving living standards around the world. With sustainability at the core of our strategy, we are becoming a net-zero company, with our people and communities at the heart of our success. We are driving circular construction as a world leader in recycling to build more with less. It’s all thanks to our 7,000 talented people around the world who are passionate about building progress for people and the planet through four business segments: Cement, Ready-Mix Concrete, Aggregates and Solutions & Products.

Who are Lafarge People?

Lafarge 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

About the Job 

The Electrical Planner is responsible for assisting with the development of reliability-based maintenance strategy, based on preventive and predictive maintenance, to improve the efficiency and productivity of the Plant workforce, service companies and contractors. This will be accomplished by providing detailed job plans, including technical specifications, machinery history, parts and tools lists, and safety procedures in a very organized fashion. The Planner is also responsible to provide all the necessary information to ensure that all work is completed in a safe, efficient and timely manner and in compliance with environmental requirements.

What you'll be doing

Electrical Planner is responsible to prepare all planned maintenance that have to be carried out by the Electrical Execution team, service companies or contractors. In that role, the Electrical Planner will work closely with the inspectors and the execution team on the following tasks and responsibilities in order to reinforce the day-to-day job preparation & planning:

• Gather pertinent information needed to plan the work orders in the planning stage of the Lotus Notes Work Order System, improve the content and quality of information on the work orders and eventually put them in progress after Methods Engineer validates them.

• Add relevant information to the work orders, as required, to facilitate the comprehension of the execution team.

• Define clearly the scope of work to be performed.

• Develop a detailed job plan with all the work sequences involved to adequately complete the repairs, as well as equipment downtime and man-hours required.

• Develop a tool list specific to the job to be performed.

• Provide a parts list with reference numbers and exact location for every work order and ensure that all required parts are in stock before job scheduling.

• Ensure all technical specifications and special instructions are provided on paper to the Supervisor and craftsmen.

• Determine the cost involved for parts and supplies for each work order.

• Inform the section supervisor/engineer when a job is ready for scheduling.

• Establish and maintain with the supervisors and the stores department, a system for proper storage of pre-works and parts for pending work.

• The incumbent will work with the Storeroom supervisor to update and maintain the equipment parts catalogue, and develop parts catalogues for existing equipment that have none as well as develop, equipment tool list for jobs that require such.

• The Electrical Planner will work with the Storeroom Supervisor to review and update parts min-max.

• The Electrical Planner will be responsible to improve and maintain the equipment files and history (paper and electronic) in conjunction with the draughtsman.

• The Electrical Planner will ensure timely delivery of spare parts that are placed on order by working with the Purchasing officers and making use of the WAPCO tracker database program.

• In collaboration with the Purchasing officers & Storeroom Supervisor, the Electrical Planner will ensure that the inventory and sources of spare parts are consistent with the Lafarge standards, plant equipment reliability and economic constraints. He will also ensure materials and parts conformity upon receipt.

• In order to accomplish the prime objective of the position the Electrical Planner must be versed with the Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS). The incumbent must have knowledge of the work order tracking system, spare parts catalogue, requisitioning and inventory systems as well as knowledge of the modern software packages available such as Word, Excel, Microsoft Project Scheduler, etc.

• The Electrical Planner will be utilized to supervise some jobs and contractors during annual plant shutdowns.

• Ensure involvement in the implementation and maintenance of integrated management system in the plant.

What we are looking for

• University degree in Electrical Engineering

• 5 years of fieldwork experience in cement industry.

• Computer literacy is essential.

• Good communication skills, ability to work with minimal supervision, resistance to stress and ability to lead employees is required.

• Computer literacy and od working knowledge on use of Microsoft Office Applications is necessary.

Technical Competencies

• Very conversant with cement plant equipment.

• Good definition of technical standards and applications.

• Correct equipment and corresponding spares specification

Behavioural Competencies

• Energetic and flare to work unexpected long hours.

• Accurate in specifications.

• Inquisitive and curious.

• Good aptitude for paper and computer work

• Affinity to conclude everydays business

Managerial CompetencIes

• Must be able to lead a small group of 10 Staff.

• Coordinate about three activities simultaneously.

• Good estimation of activity duration and execution

• Application of safety regulations to all maintenance

Your Lafarge Experience

At Lafarge, there is endless opportunity for you to play your part. Whether you’re in a technical, managerial, or frontline role, you can shape a career that works for you. With us you’ll have the chance to embrace the passion we share for our planet. You’ll be encouraged to seek out diverse perspectives, share your ideas and build the skills and connections you need to perform at your best. Because it’s only when we work together in a culture where everyone thrives, that we can build the world we all want to live in.