Electrical Technician at Lafarge Africa Plc

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 position below:

Job Title: Electrical Technician

Location: Sagamu, Ogun
Job Type Full time

About the Job 

• The role holder is responsible for executing independent work requiring judgment in the evaluation, selection, application, and adaptation of techniques, procedures, and criteria. 
• The Position requires knowledge of Electrical and Instrumentation engineering as applicable in cement production. Responsible to execute independently work requiring judgment in the evaluation, selection, application, and adaptation of techniques, procedures, and criteria.

What you will be doing

• Ensure the availability of all electrical and instrumentation equipment for production.
• Execute Predictive and Preventive Maintenance Schedules with minimum supervision.
• Ensure Compliance with Health and Safety Procedures during task execution.
• Follow up with Lead Engineer on work plan execution.
• Coordinate and supervise third-party contractors
• Ensure the efficient use of energy on the Clinker production plant and the cement mills.
• Ensure the safety of the plant and personnel and ensure the protection of the environment in compliance with ISO 14001.
• Ensure compliance with the instructions and requirements for personal safety, fire safety, and industrial hygiene based on LAP Group standards on health & safety.

Requirements

• Trade Test 3 - Mechanical, NABTEB or City and Guilds
• ​Minimum of five (5) years in a modern integrated cement/large-scale industry in a similar field.
• Hands-On experience on ABB and Siemens Variable Frequency/Speed Drives.
• Knowledge of Medium and Low Voltage Electric Motors and their Applications.
• Knowledge of ABB Switch-Gears.
• Knowledge of 11KV/400V Power Distribution Panels and Motor Centre.
• Knowledge of Cement Industrial Instrumentation and Controls.  
• Ability to work under pressure with little or no supervision

Benefits

• 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.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.