Electrical & Instrumentation Sectional Engineer, MFA

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 

Position requires knowledge of Electrical and Instrumentation engineering as applicable in cement production. Responsible to plan and execute independently work requiring judgment in the evaluation, selection, application and adaptation of techniques, procedures and criteria. Device new approaches to problems, prepare or modify drawings, specifications, calculations, charts and graphs, and monitor work for compliance to applicable codes, accepted engineering practices and standards.

What you'll be doing 

• Ensure availability of all electrical and instrumentation equipment for production.
• Ensure Predictive and Preventive Maintenance Schedules are time executed.
• Ensure Compliance with Health and Safety Procedures.
• Co-ordinate and follow-up with Electrical Planner on Spare Part Availability and Cost Tracking.
• Assigns and co-ordinate work to E&I Engineers/Technicians and ensure close-out of assigned tasks.
• Co-ordinate and supervise Third Party Contractors. 
• This list of responsibilities is not exhaustive and the job holder may be required to perform duties outside of this as operationally required 

Who you'll be working with 

• Direct Reports
  • E&I Engineer.
• Key interfaces, stakeholders and relationships
  • Members of Cross functional team (Team).
  • All maintenance team members 
  • All Managers

What we are looking for 

• Bachelor of Engineering Degree, B.SC Degree, HND In Electrical/Electronic Engineering
• Minimum of eight (6) years in modern integrated cement/large scale industry in the similar field
• Hand-On experience on ABB and Siemens Variable Frequency/Speed Drives.
• Medium and Low Voltage Electric Motors and their Applications.
• ABB Switch-Gears.
• 11KV/400V Power Distribution Panels and Motor Centre.
• Cement Industrial Instrumentation and Controls.  
• Membership of relevant regulatory bodies (COREN,NSE)is an advantage 
• Ability to work under pressure with little or no supervision.
• Ability to lead people of diverse cultures and manage functions

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.