Project Manager at HBM Nigeria Plc (Formerly Lafarge Africa Plc)

HBM Nigeria Plc, formerly known as Lafarge Africa Plc, is a leading Nigerian building solutions company and a member of the Huaxin  Building Materials Group, a globally recognized manufacturer of construction materials founded in 1907 and headquartered in Wuhan, China. Listed on the Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX), HBM Nigeria Plc is actively participating in the urbanisation and economic growth of Nigeria, the largest  economy in Africa.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Project Manager

Location: Sagamu, Ogun

About the Job

• The Project Manager’s prime objectives are to assist the Plant Team lines in identifying potential progress actions and developing long term related studies as well as to take care of new projects (studies and/or implementation of investments).
• It is also an objective to assist the Plant Team in problem solving.

In this role, the incumbent:

• Assists the Plant Teams in identifying potential progress actions.
• Have a good understanding of the operation, the internal challenges and the external constraints; be aware of the cement operation and be able to assist in troubleshooting problems; his credibility depends upon his ability to be part of the plant team and to relate with other departments.
• The long term related studies have to be developed considering directions given by the Plant Manager, updated or in development technologies and modern concepts regarding managerial systems and organizational structures.
• New projects are an area where the incumbent will have to analyze, in depth, the real needs of the plant and to propose affordable solutions, consulting very closely with future users. This is a support type of function where ideas have to be sold to others, even if modifying significantly the routine. The developed studies may be pursued by an investment or by the implementation of a smaller modification, with the support of contractors or plant employees.
• The incumbent works with IPMEA in the development of major projects and is the on-site leader, when realizing the investment.
• Must mitigate short-term needs and long-term strategies in creative solutions, thus helping the Plant Manager in selling unusual or new ideas.
• Assist in the integration of long term requirements and strategies and to accept new technologies or concepts by those not directly under the supervision or authority of the incumbent.
• The incumbent must have a good mechanical, electrical and civil engineering knowledge. He must also have a good knowledge of project and cost management.
• Human skills are required to ensure good relationships with plant personnel and when dealing with contractors.

What you will be doing 

• Conduct studies related to the future of the plant, contributing thus in its development.
• Assist plant personnel in elaborating ideas and plans regarding progress actions in order to improve long term efficiency of the operation.
• Ensure proper execution of projects through development of studies and/or implementation of small modifications or major investments.
• Assist plant personnel in analyzing major problems, which interfere with the short term operation.
• Promote new technologies and new managerial and organizational concepts in order to maintain the competitiveness of this facility.
• Ensure proper information and assist in plant personnel training regarding new installations.
• Ensure that proper permitting is in place, including environmental, municipal and any others required on time in order to avoid delays.
• Ensure that proper insurance, hold harmless and other documentation required for the protection of HBM NIgeria. is in place before any vendors are permitted access to Lafarge property to begin work.

Requirements
Educational Qualification and Other Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent in any Engineering discipline(Mechanical / Electrical / Civil Engineering as main subjects).

Critical Knowledge:

• 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.

Critical Experience:

•  5-7 Years’ experience in engineering/or project engineering
• Cement plant equipment design, operation or maintenance.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

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