Vacancy title:
4 Mechanical Technicians

Jobs at:
Lafarge

Deadline of this Job:
18th May 2018

Duty Station:
Uganda

JOB DETAILS:
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Position: 4 Mechanical Technicians
LOCATION: HIMA - KASESE
NUMBER OF VACANCIES: 4
JOB GRADE: TBC

JOB DESCRIPTION:
Job Role: Contribute to ensuring that mechanical equipment in his/her allocated shop is well maintained at optimum cost and in compliance with the OH&S regulations.

Responsibilities
1. Mechanical Maintenance Operation:

• Carry out robust troubleshooting oi mechanical failures in the plant, repair with high precision of quality.
  
• Contribute to the analysis of equipment mechanical failures
  
• problems, recommending beat corrective actions.
  
• Record anomalies observed on the equipment during maintenance or daily inspection.
  
• Perform trial of equipment after every maintenance activity. 
  
• Ensure timely readiness to efficiently tackle emergencies or urgent breakdowns as programmed with On-Call Team Leader.
  
• Execute weekly work orders according to preventive maintenance plans or scheduled corrective maintenance actions.
  
• Participate in development oi execution Job Plans for all maintenance activities she/he is involved in.
  
• Proposes & executes cost reduction initiatives to extend mechanical life of the plant equipment.
  
• Perform daily walk by inspections on equipment & generate feedback reports.

2. Management — Planning & Cost Control

• Support the Mechanical Manager in the control of the maintenance budget.
  
• Ensuring planning and follow-up on key tasks & costs through executing effective solutions to achieve budget and to meet or exceed targets for the assigned equipment.

3. Standards

• Comply with regulations, company goals, mics, local permits, policies and procedures, optimize the internal processes and structures. 
  
• Respect MAC standard, follow up weekly MAC target of scheduling compliance.

4. OH&S and Environment

• Mechanical technicians to guarantee compliance with OH&S and environment policies.
  
• Comply with all health, safety & environment procedures to ensure zero harm. Contribute to plant housekeeping and cleanliness.

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE:
Education & Experience:

• Diploma in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent education/experience.
  
• At least three (3) years‘ working experience in a busy industrial setting‘ Technical Competences 
  
• Knowledge of cement production process.
  
• Strong knowledge of basic maintenance tasks (welding, hydraulics, pneumatics, bearing installations, shaft alignment) preferred. '
  
• Understanding of cement manufacturing process.
  
• Understanding of characteristics & properties of cement and intermediate products.
  
• Knowledge of material transport equipment. 
  
• Knowledge of all parts of crushers, vertical roller mill, ball mills, rotary kiln, de~dusting & packers.

Leadership & Behavior Skills

• Think the business: Analysis and problem solving, business and financial minded.
  
• Deliver results: Performs execution, customer focus, supports action, change and innovation quality work performance.
  
• Energize people: Cultivates relationships and networks, works in teams and cooperates.
  
• Act as a role model: Adapts and learns. establishes trust and confidence.

Job application procedure
Send your applications via: career.applications.hima@lafargeholcim.com . Indicate the title of the job in the subject line and attach your CV and a cover letter. Closing date: 18th May 2018