Vacancy title:
Junior Projects Engineer – Mechanical

Jobs at:
Lafarge

Deadline of this Job:
18th May 2018

Duty Station:
Uganda

JOB DETAILS:
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POSITION: Junior Projects Engineer - Mechanical
LOCATION: HIMA - KASESE
NUMBER OF VACANCIES: I

REPORTS TO: PROJECTS AND NEW WORKS MANAGER
NUMBER OF VACANCIES: 1
JOB GRADE: TBC

JOB DESCRIPTION:
Job Role: Graduate Projects Engineer - Mechanical is tasked with providing assistance to ongoing project works in terms of technical capability, administrative support, ensuring that standard materials are being used and a safe working environment. This position will be on contract/as-needed basis.

Responsibilities

• Undertake risk assessments and ensure that it is safe to work. 
  
• Bring any risks to the attention oi the company management and if necessary halt work until it is safe to work.
  
• Ensure that all the paperwork is available, reviewed and understood before setting out to site.
  
• Complete all the necessary job assessments, permits, time sheets and other documentation as required. 
  
• Assist the Project Engineer from time-to-time to determine the scope of projects and designs in-line to LafargeHolcim design criteria, support the process of selection and project feasibility analysis. 
  
• identify and address any changes to scope, investigate the problem and provide engineering solutions to support the planning and execution stages of projects.
  
• Site walk-through and planning tor installation process.
  
• Record any changes to scope and “as build" drawings as agreed by line manager.
  
• On-sight installation supervision/management.
  
• Any other duty as may be assigned from time-to-time by the line manager.

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE:
Education & Experience:

• Graduate with a BSC in Mechanical Engineering or Industrial Engineering.
  
• At least two (2) years’ working experience in a busy industrial setting.

Technical Competences ,

• Knowledge of safety procedures and standards.
  
• Knowledge of project management techniques. 
  
• Technical knowledge of mechanical maintenance operations. 
  
• Proficient in project scheduling software such as Microsoft Project or Primavera.
  
• Basic computer knowledge with applications like AUTOCAD, Solidworks. MS Excel, Word and PowerPoint.
  
• Ability to write, read and comprehend drawings and plans.

Leadership & Behavior Skills

• Quick decision making skills and ability to solve problems “on-the-fly”.
  
• Highly organized and must be attentive to details, accuracy and meticulous.
  
• Self-starter with ability to learn quickly.
  
• Proactive not Inactive.
  
• Good listening and verbal communication acumen.
  
• Foster team spirit.
  
• Loyalty and respect for the organization.
  
• Anticipation/initiative.
  
• Result oriented

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