Lafarge is a world leader in building materials, with top-ranking positions in its Cement, Aggregates & Concrete businesses. Located in 64 countries with 65,000 employees, the vision of Lafarge in Nigeria is to be the most trusted and preferred partner of Nigerian construction professionals and home builders by delivering cement and concrete solutions that are best in quality, environmentally sustainable and nationwide available at affordable cost.
Lafarge is recruiting to fill the below position:
Job Title: Geological Engineer
Job Code: 150128-1
Location: Extremely Mobile - Involves Traveling
Job Type: Permanent
Job Description
- The Job Holder supports the Country's mining operations through the identification and verification of potential and new areas for present and future exploration.
- The job holder will also handle all geological related operations for the provision and supply of all raw materials needed for cement production, according to Lafarge's safety practices and procedures.s at the Area level to support.
Responsibilities
- Coordinate the quarry lifetime calculations, reserves/deposits identification in terms of quantity and quality (Block Models)
- Supervise processes of measurement and inventory of overburdens, deposits
- Supervise exploration drilling activity
- Ensure all EL areas are mapped for drilling campaigns
- Ensure all records regarding exploration and drilling campaigns are properly kept
- Cooperation with Lafarge TC specialists
- Any duties as assigned by the Head of Geo-miningal level, and maintaining them central repository.
Essential & Desirable Skills
Technical:
- Proficient use of geology tools/software (GPS, AutoCAD, MineCard)
- Knowledge of Limestone Chemistry and quality control tools
- Knowledge of the Mining Plan
- Knowledge of Mines regulations, safety laws, and specific environmental constraints
- Knowledge of project management methods
- Ability to use MS Word, Excel and Projects
Non-Technical:
- Good team player
- Working knowledge of cement manufacturing processes
- Commitment to the highest standards of safe work habits
- Good knowledge of safety laws and regulations
- Very good written and communication skills
- Able to take and apply initiative
- Demonstrable leadership skills - work ethics; effective delegation, and hands-on
Application Closing Date
15th February, 2015.
How to Apply
Qualified and Interested candidate should:
Click here to apply online