Mechanical Engineer - Ewekoro

Overview

Within the framework of the plant’s objectives assigned by the Mechanical Manager, his/her job assignment is to optimize the maintenance and repair activities on all plants and equipment within his/her area of coverage in order to ensure their efficiency and effectiveness.

Responsibilities

• Prepare Maintenance Program, Organize and Supervise Maintenance Work carried out on all plants and equipment, including their auxiliaries.

• Prepare Daily and Monthly maintenance reports on plants and equipment in his/her section.

• Implements Mechanical Procedures

• Implement WAPCO quality, safety, health and environmental policy in area of responsibility.

• Carry out Scheduling, Planning of works (including resources) and execute jobs.

• Manage his/her team by:

  • Defining Tasks and Objectives and annually carry out their Performance Reviews;
  • Ensuring Quality Work ;
  • Ensuring good working relationship with and between his/her work force;
  • Motivating his/her team and ensure good level of disciplines.

• Implement Training Plan for Improving Personnel Skills.

• Contribute to Preparation and Work within the Departmental Budget.

• Facilitate communications and relationship by:

  • Attending Departmental Meetings;
  • Attending Plant/Departmental Safety Meetings:
  • Conveying Management Policies/Departmental Decisions to the subordinates and give feedbacks;
  • Communicating results to the Mechanical Manager.

• Updates himself of general Cement Plant and Engineering Practices

• Comply with EMS Mechanical Instrumentation job functions.

• Ensure involvement in the implementation and maintenance of integrated management system in the plant

Education/Qualifications

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent education.

Experience

• Minimum of 1 year relevant experience preferably in a cement industry.
• Experience in the implementation of quality and environmental management systems like ISO 9001:2000, EMS - ISO 14001

Knowledge & Skills

Technical Competencies:

• Strong problem-solving and trouble-shooting skills;
• In-depth knowledge of practical mechanical operations and application;
• Good knowledge of cement manufacturing processes and products;
• Predictive and preventive maintenance;
• Knowledge of engineering codes and standards;
• Good knowledge of safety rules applied to maintenance of Dust Control Equipment and Utilities;
• Hands-on experience;
• Micro data processing (Word, Excel, Power Point, AutoCAD,).

Behavioural Competencies:

• Good interpersonal relationship;
• Good level of self confidence and control;
• Good sense of judgement;
• Eager to learn and apply;
• Good level of order and cleanliness;

Managerial Competencies:

• Team leadership;
• Sense of organization and delegation;
• Good initiative and sense of anticipation;
• Analytical mind and logical approach to problem solving;
• Performance oriented;
• Good level of communication and innovation;
• Decision-making capacity /Self confidence;
• Ability to influence, develop and/or motivate people to the achievement of jobs objectives;
• Time management;

Language Requirements

Proficiency in English Language

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