🇳🇬 Job Vacancies @ Lafarge Africa Plc – 4 Positions

Lafarge Africa Plc is a member of the LafargeHolcim Group – the biggest building and concrete solutions company in the world. It is a publicly quoted company on the Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE) and serves Nigeria with a wide range of building and construction solutions designed to meet housing and construction needs from small projects like individual home buildings to major construction and infrastructure projects.

We are recruiting to fill the following positions below:

1.) Chemist
2.) Security Operative
3.) On-Time Delivery Executive
4.) Electrical Inspector

Job Title: Chemist

Requisition ID: 10312
Location: Opebi, Lagos

About the Job

• To ensure the testing of all physical and mechanical parameters of the raw materials, intermediate/finished product & contemporary brands according to the Nigerian Industrial Standards.

Responsibilites
What you'll be doing:

• To abide by the 8 Mandatory Holcim Health, Safety and Environmental Rules to guarantee environmental safety and safety at the workplace as a condition of employment.
• To be totally compliant with all safety rules, procedures & policies and work safely at all times by using all relevant PPEs for each job.
• To carry out all physical/mechanical tests of cement according to NIS specifications
• To carry out all chemical tests of cement according to NIS specifications
• To supervise the sampling and undertake the analysis of all raw materials (quarried and received)
• To supervise the sampling and undertake the analysis of all delivered fuels to the quarry, plant & the Calabar Grinding Station
• To undertake simple routine maintenance for all equipments in the Physical, Chemical & Sample Preparation Labs and to maintain such maintenance records
• To update & preserve all test records in hard copy and in electronic forms
• To call for and support maintenance teams during corrective/preventive maintenance of all laboratory equipments
• To maintain and update inventories for all equipments, spares, chemicals, materials, instruments and any other items as may belong to the Quality Assurance & Control Dept
• To report stock levels regularly to the Quality Coordinator, raise purchase orders on approvals and follow up the entire process with the procurement department to ensure prompt deliveries
• To be available and prepared at all times to work in the process control function by executing duties in the concrete lab carryout Holcim cone analysis or as may be required by the Quality Coordinator and or the Quality Manager
• To supervise and coordinate the activities of sample preparation room and concrete lab
• To undertake analyses of all other samples (special or non-routine samples) as may be demanded from time-to –time by the Quality Coordinator & the Quality Manager
• To carry out any other duty/assignment or work in any function as may be required due to demands by the Quality Coordinator and/or the Quality Manager

Key Performance Indicators

• To undertake analyses and certify results of Raw Materials, intermediate and finished product (cement)

Requirements
What we are looking for:

• A University or Polytechnic graduate from any one of the following disciplines:
  • Natural/Physical/Applied Sciences
  • Engineering
• Work experience as a Chemist in any cement manufacturing company
• Ability to perform chemical analyses with both classical and modern methods.
• High proficiency in MS Word, MS Excel and MS Power Point
• Good presentation skills
• Ability to perform effectively even under pressure and to meet deadlines with a high level of accuracy
• A strong analytical capability to make interpretations based on a large sets of data and to draw up valid conclusions based on proven scientific premise
• Excellent oral & written communication skills at all levels

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

Job Title: Security Operative

Requisition ID: 10385
Location: Mfamosing, Cross River

About the Job 

• The Security Operative (SO) is responsible for keeping Lafarge Africa and suppliers’ staff, visitors, and similar safe & secure.
• Based on shift work rotation the SO will be in the plant between eight and twelve hours, also on weekends, and supervise all security related activities while in parallel supervise and support all company transport activities.

Responsibilities
What you'll be doing:

• Responsible for the protection of the company’s PEARL (People, Environment, Assets, Reputation & Legal Exposure) in the South-East Region under the direction of the Security Manager South-East.
• Support the supervision of the Private Security Provider, ensuring they fulfil their contractual obligations.
• Conduct supervisory checks on the 3rd party security provider and the services provided such as random checks at guard locations in Mfamosing Plant (MFA) and Calabar, joining vehicular patrols and ensuring all standards agreed are being fulfilled. To be conducted utilising various online tools that are available.
• Ensure Lafarge Health & Safety standards are adhered to.
• Supervise and direct the armed security incident response force.
• Supervise and direct security assets during crises periods and/or in case of direct assaults on company staff and/or assets.
• Provide reliable and concise incident data and write accurate reports via the various company online tools.
• Interact with the local PSF (Public Security Forces) in cases of (armed) attacks, intrusions, trespassing, fraud and theft.
• Safeguard that all Security & Resilience Policies of the company are adhered to.
• Act as a communicator between the Plant Management and Security Department when the Senior Security Operatives is not present.
• Work in shifts ensuring there is a 24/7 security supervision function on duty.
• Support with investigations and detailed report writing. Validate reporting independent of the Private Security Provider’s report.
•  Conduct independent assessments and identify gaps in baseline physical security and notify/ advise both the Security Manager and Senior Security Operative.
• Gather local intelligence on all aspects and issues to support and protect the business.
• Create and maintain intelligence networks.
• Reporting of incidents on the Group Security SINT platform.
• Monitoring and supervision of CCTV operators, video evidence assessment and ongoing projects

Requirements
What we are looking for:

• Candidates should possess a minimum of OND qualification
• A minimum of 4 years of experience in a security supervisory position
• Security incident supervisory experience (incl. following up on complex incidents such as shootings, armed attacks, theft, and similar)
• Experience of supervising teams and resources
• Capability to drive Lafarge security standards in all business activities.
• Be Microsoft Office proficient
• Ability to produce different kind of vetted and accurate incident reports.

Who you'll be working with 

• Senior Security Operative
• Contractors
• All levels of staff

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

Job Title: On-Time Delivery Executive

Requisition ID: 10390
Location: Ikoyi, Lagos

About the Job 

• In alignment with the CSM, Ensure timely and seamless delivery to customers, while leveraging and deploying technology to track and monitor, improve efficiencies within the delivery process.

Responsibilities
What you'll be doing:

• Responsible for on time delivery to customers.
• Tracks all delivery and customers request using technology.
• Harmonizes the delivery process to tracking platform.
• Identify and continuously improve delivery process.
• Understand the impact of Deliveries to other processes within the region e.g CRM, CS and Logistics, and able to create alignment for quick wins.
• Responsible for identifying and prompt resolution of delivery issues.
• Responsible for monitoring delivery to customers and SLA Management.
• Ensures adequate Data and records are maintained and reports created timely to ensure visibility.
• Liaising with tracking vendors

Who you'll be working with:

• On-Time Delivery Manager
• Contractors
• Sales
• Logistics
• Industrial

Requirements
What we are looking for:

• B.Sc Degree in any Social Science course and or Supply chain management
• At least 3 years’ experience in customer service, sales or logistics environment
• In-depth knowledge of customer service policies and practices
• Proficiency in CRM/Delivery/Logistics systems an added advantage, MS Office applications
• Thinking, analytical, problem solving skills
• Active listening skills and high stress tolerance level.
• Strong leadership capabilities.
• Understanding and experience in Logistics value and supply chain
• Organizing and planning skills
• Negotiation skills
• Strong communication and influencing skills
• Interpersonal skills

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

Job Title: Electrical Inspector

Requisition ID: 8722
Location: Ewekoro, Ogun

About the Job

• The Electrical Inspector primary objective is to coordinate and control execution of inspections, analyze all process and auxiliary equipment so that the condition of each piece of equipment can be monitored and maintained at a high level of operating performance.

What you'll be doing

• The Inspector communicates regularly with the operations personnel to gain information on any problems or concerns they may have about the equipment and the way it is affecting the process.
• The incumbent also analyses situations to determine whether it is a mechanical, electrical or operating problem and recommends solutions to correctly utilize all resources available.
• Studies equipment problems and recommends modi fi cations or replacements of it.
• Investigates repetitive problems and initiates corrective maintenance procedures.
• Continually informs Production, Process and Maintenance of the operating condition of equipment and advises those responsible when a piece of equipment should be shut down in order to prevent damage to said equipment or injury to any of the plant personnel.
• The incumbent will ensure compliance with safety practices and procedures, availability of safety equipment and that first aid treatm ent is provided when required.
• The incumbent is responsible and should have data pertaining to reliability so that he can analyze, and advise departments on the information needed to perform RCFA (i.e. vibrations, temperatures, hours, causes, Pareto charts etc.)
• Ensures that there has been a work order entered in CMMS to cover adjustments or repairs to equipment, checks for the proper equipment number, adequate description of the request, appropriate priority code and workshop or plant code.
• Administers a Thermo graphic Analysis Program for all critical pieces of electrical equipment and reports results to all concerned including recommendations when required.
• Preparation of the daily work schedule for the PPM tasks in accordance with equipment needs while utilizing CMMS to document and monitor equipment history files
• The incumbent participates in the administration of a Plant Lubrication Program with a conscious effort to reduce any undesirable impact on our environment
• Assist in the planning of system atic overhauls of major equipment.
• Participate in the Maintenance Supervisor On Call Program
• Record all temperatures, pressures and any relevant information, which may be used for analysis from CCR.
• The incumbent is also the plant person in charge of the Electrical integrity of the plant’s machinery.
• Comply with EMS Methods Instrumentation activities
• Ensure involvement in the implementation and maintenance of integrated management system in the plant
• Systematic inspection and data recording of all plant equipment with follow up to appropriate people.
• Preparation of the daily work schedule for the PPM tasks in accordance with equipment needs while utilizing CMMS to document and monitor equipment history files.
• Administers a Thermo graphic Analysis Program for all critical pieces of electrical equipments and reports results to all concerned including recommendations when required.
• Carry out specific and precise duties e.g. Basic NDT inspections
• Record all temperatures, pressures and any relevant information, which may be used for analysis from CCR.

What we are looking for

• Minimum of Ordinary National Diploma(OND) in Electrical Engineering or 5 years of work experience in Cement manufacturing. Computer literacy is essential.
• For good job performance, good communication skills, ability to work with minimal supervision, resistance to stress and ability to lead employees is required

Technical competencies:

• Knowledge of safety rules and regulations
• Good knowledge of plant equipment
• Knowledge of the Cement Process is essential
• Strong knowledge of various simple measuring tools
• Computer Literate

Behavioural competencies:

• Strong attention to details and meticulous
• Accurate and analytical
• Energetic with good amplitude for field work

Managerial competencies:

• Be able to propose and manage his own budget for the sections covered
• Must be able to lead a team of five craftsmen on specific activities.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online