Plant Assistant/ General Maintenance, A&C

Are You Ready To Build The Future With Us?

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

The role of the Plant Assistant/ General Maintenance is to ensure all plants and plant equipment are functioning effectively.

What you'll be doing

• Health & Safety
  • Ensure full compliance of the plant with Lafarge safety standards
  • Safety awareness in the operation of heavy plant in the presence of ground personnel
  •  At least 2 VFL monthly
• Operations
  • Ensure that the plant operational and ready for production
  • Carry out daily, weekly and monthly maintenance on the plant with the check list
  • Ensure operation of all generators on the plant
  • Respond to plant issue e.g. power outages, water shortages, tools supply inspection and receipt
  • Provide technical assistance to contractor carrying out jobs in the plant
  • Timely report to break downs, repairs and work in progress in the plant
  • Ensure up to date records of uptime/ downtime of trucks and plant assets on daily/ monthly basis
  • Ensure up to date records hour meter readings/ running time for all generators and trucks on daily and monthly basis
  • Liaise with the workshop on maintenance and repairs issues
  • Ensure that production assistants are exposed to daily maintenance technics and routines
  • Assist production in terms trucks and driver coordination
  • General inspection of the plant, store area and accommodation area
• Interaction
  • Coach, train and help direct reports to understand and follow Lafarge procedures
  • Pro-active approach towards interaction between in – house departments within the plants

What we are looking for

• OND in mechanical engineering or equivalent
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience working as a maintenance mechanic at a concrete manufacturing plant
• Completion of a recognized vocational education program in related field i.e. Mechanical in an industrial setting
• Good knowledge of occupational health and safety
• Possession and maintenance of a valid drivers’ license

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.