Packing Plant Technician, Ewekoro

Who is Lafarge?

Lafarge Africa PIc is a member of Huaxin Cement Co. Ltd.,  - founded in 1907 and incorporated in China. Huaxin is listed on the Shanghai and on the Hong Kong stock exchanges, and is among the 10 largest cement groups in the world. In addition to cement, Huaxin operates aggregates and ready-mixed concrete as well as waste management businesses, and has its own cement and waste pre-/co-processing equipment manufacturing with proprietary technology. Huaxin is recognized among the world's top manufacturing enterprises and most valuable brands. Lafarge Africa is a publicly quoted company on the Premium Board of the Nigerian Exchange Limited and serves Nigeria with a wide range of building and construction solutions.

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

Within the framework of the company’s objectives and yearly plans, the Packing Plabt Technician is responsible for coordinating and supervising activities in the Packing Plant for the purpose of loading and dispatching Cement in accordance with loading procedures and according to raised invoices. Contribute to the best level of performance of plant’s equipment.

What you'll be doing 

• Implement Lafarge Safety Rules and Regulation in accordance with the Group HSE Standards and Advisories.
• Carry out equipment energy isolation according to LOTOTO procedures
• Responsible for the maintenance and well-being of the Packers and its auxiliaries.
• Monitors the operations and optimizes all aspects of Rotary packer in compliance with the Company Quality Standards and Requirements.
• Supervise the activities of the Contractors and Lafarge Third Party Operators through proper implementation of Lafarge Contractor Safety Management Standards (CSM)
• Monitor Production activities to comply with Group Environmental Standards and maintain good housekeeping at all time
• Supervises and coordinate packing & loading activities in a safe manner- by ensures proper packing and loading of cement into trucks, bulk tankers and Jumbo bags by following the SOP to ensure that trucks weight is within the tolerance level on shift basis.
• Identify all faults that occur in the cause of operation in their respective shift, and take necessary repair actions.
• Ensure daily WBI and PMR are done on all packers and its auxiliaries for smooth operation.
• Reports, through breakdown reports to superiors on causes of breakdown remedy done and spares used.
• Respond to emergency repair needs and ensure quick repair of equipment on breakdown
• Carry out daily stock count of cement bagged and empty cement bags on shift basis by generating a report for distribution to Production manager, Inventory Manager, Shift Leader, statistics office and other stakeholders for planning.
• Liaises with Shift Coordinator and other Supervisors on the status of different Cement stocks and the need to accelerate production to meet targets and demands.
• Ensure safe working condition of plant and personnel with implementation of Lafarge safety rules and regulation in accordance with the Group HSE standards and advisories

Who you'll be working with 

Direct Reports

• None

Key interfaces, stakeholders and relationships:

• The Production Manager: to receive objectives & directives, analyze results and correct possible anomalies.
• The Maintenance execution (Mechanical and Automation/Instrumentation): for equipment’s repairs and reception.
• Method: to request work and repairs to be done.
• Quarry: to produce limestone, shale and other minor additives.
• Safety Officer: to liase for accident prevention and inform about any problem that may occur on the plant.
• Security: to inform and solve security problems.
• External bodies: SON, cement bags suppliers
• Production team across Lafarge
• Mobile Equipment Maintenance Team

What we are looking for 

• Bachelor's Degree /HND. in Mining Engineering or any related field
• Minimum of 2 years post qualification experience in a process industry
• Working knowledge of cement manufacturing processes: Raw meal preparation, burning, combustion, grinding and packing operation.
• Commitment to the highest standards of safe work habits
• Good knowledge of safety laws and regulations.
• Good written and verbal communications skills
• Able to take initiative based on sound problem solving skills.
• Demonstrate leadership skills via work ethics, ability to delegate and motivate, fairness, must be hands-on.

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.