Auto Technician

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 colleague

About the job 

Optimise the availability and reliability of Heavy Mobile Equipment (HME) through high-quality mechanical repairs, preventive maintenance, and rapid breakdown response within the limestone quarry. This role supports the Mobile Plant Engineer in ensuring the mobile fleet—including haul trucks, excavators, loaders, and dozers—operates at peak efficiency to meet production targets. The position provides technical expertise in diesel engines, hydraulics, and transmission systems to minimize downtime and ensure equipment longevity.

What you'll be doing 

• Execute Maintenance &Repairs: Perform scheduled preventive maintenance (PM) and corrective repairs on a variety of HME used in quarry operations.
• Diagnostic Troubleshooting: Utilize diagnostic tools and manual inspection techniques to identify faults in diesel engines, hydraulic systems, pneumatic systems, and power trains
• Component Overhaul: Carry out stripping, repairing, and reassembling of major components including pumps, cylinders, and braking systems.
• Technical Standards: Adhere to OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer) specifications
  and internal asset reliability frameworks for all mechanical interventions.
• Continuous Improvement: Participate in Root Cause Analysis (RCA) for recurring equipment failures to improve fleet reliability and reduce "mean time between failures" (MTBF).
• Work Management: Document all maintenance activities, parts used, and labor hours accurately in the work management system or logbooks.
• Defect Elimination: Proactively identify and report emerging defects during routine inspections to prevent catastrophic failures.
• Safety Promotion: Visibly promote a positive safety culture, ensuring all "Lock-out Tag- out" (LOTO) procedures are followed and that work areas remain hazard-free.
• Mentorship: Provide on-the-job coaching to junior technicians and apprentices to build operational competence within the mobile maintenance team.

What we are looking for 

• Minimum of 5 years of hands-on experience in HME maintenance within a mining, quarry, or heavy construction industry.
• Deep understanding of Heavy Mobile Equipment (HME) specific to mining/quarrying environments.
• Expertise in high-pressure hydraulic systems and heavy-duty diesel engine electronics.
• Conversant with technical standards for lubricants, filters, and specialized HME spare parts.

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.