Summary
Date Posted: Wednesday, January 04, 2023 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:

Hima Cement Ltd. is a subsidiary of Bamburi Cement Ltd. which is a member of the Holcim Group. Holcim is the leading producer of building materials in the world. At Hima Cement, our Vision is "To be the preferred provider of cement and concrete based building solutions in East Africa with a strong focus on customer experience."
Hima Cement works with all actors in the building and construction industry in Uganda manufacturing and supplying 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. Whether supplying high-quality cement to a craftsman or helping leading architects explore and deliver creative possibilities, Hima is committed to providing solutions that fit the needs of all its clients.
In order to achieve the above objectives, Hima Cement seeks to recruit a motivated and competent Projects Engineer as indicated below;

Job Title: Projects Engineer - Civil
Vacancy Code: PECX01
Reporting line: Project Unit Lead
Duration: Fixed Term Contract
Duty Station: Kasese
Scope: To handle Projects Civil works for Kasese, TGS and Namanve

Job Summary:
Contribute to reach maximum completion of Projects civil works by performing the appropriate procedures to ensure the projects are done within budget and in compliance with the OH&S regulations.

Roles and responsibilities
1. OH&S and environment: Guarantee compliance with OH&S and environment policies for projects maintenance personnel working under the projects engineer civil. Contribute to plant cleanliness and Risk Analysis and suggest mitigation measures for civil works
2. People Management: Monitor performance of projects maintenance contract personnel.
3. Prepare quality Bill of Quantities (BOQ’s) for the required civil structures and modifications
4. Review and approval of contractor’s manpower, project schedules and method statements
5. Oversee / onsite monitoring of critical works during construction phases
6. Review and approval of civil drawings and follow up with the approval process
7. Do engineering and designing of structures according to the engineering design standards.
8. Use AutoCAD drawing as a tool for civil drawings developments
9. Technical advice on civil related plant issues for corrective actions.
10. Performing quality control tasks on budgets, schedules, plans and personnel performance and reporting on the project’s status.
11. Cooperating and communicating with the project manager and other projects participants and collaborating with other engineers to create more efficient project methods and to maintain the projects profitability. Health, Safety and Environment;
12. Comply with Health & Safety Rules and Regulations as per Holcim H&S Standards and Advisories
13. Communicate clearly on information relating to potentially dangerous situations and getconfirmation that they are correctly understood.
14. Ensure the use of Personal Protective Equipment.
15. Check for safety and cleanness in the workplace
16. Comply with Environmental Rules and Regulations as per Holcim environmental standards and local regulations

Policies, processes & procedures
1. Ensure the application of Standard Operation Procedures (SOP’s) within the process in line with group policies and procedures.
2. Review and approve operational procedures of the process in line with group policies and procedures.
3. Makes decisions for advanced operational issues and sets the directions for the process in line with business strategy.
4. Sets and ensures the implementation of SOP’s for the process.

Educational Requirements
1. Should have a Degree in Civil Engineering
2. Must have worked for minimum 2 years in the Civil Engineering field.
3. Good command of written and spoken English and computer literacy
4. Be able to do Risk Analysis and suggest mitigation measures for civil works

Characteristics for success
1. Excels in a fast-paced environment, owns the outcomes.
2. Imagines new ways of doing things, makes them happen.
3. Deep commitment to personal growth (and role modelling as such).
4. A strong focus on workplace safety and demonstrated safety leadership

Profile & Personal Qualities
1. Self-driven, results oriented.
2. Able to plan and prioritise
3. Comfortable dealing with people and a good listener
4. Reliable, tolerant & determined
5. Able to manage conflict and build effective teams.
6. Detailed oriented and able to solve problems and drive for results
7. Communication skills
8. Good Supervisory skills
9. Good understanding of Labour relations
10. Ability to analyse operational information (analytical skills)
11. Multi-tasking skills
12. Working knowledge of Excel, Word, Power Point, TIS &PACT, & other relevant tools


Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 24

Level of Education: Bachelor Degree

Job application procedure

Hima cement will offer a competitive remuneration package to the successful candidate. Candidates that know that they meet the above criteria and have what it takes to excel in the above position, should send their CVs, which should include details of email address (if any), present position, current remuneration, Certificate/testimonials and address of three (3) Referees plus telephone contact to the stipulated email address not later than 14th January 2023 (Email your application and CV to career.applications.hima@lafarge.com  and let’s save the environment).

Key Notes:
1. Hima Cement Limited is an equal opportunity employer and does not charge a recruitment fee or any other fees at any stage of the recruitment process
2. Make sure that your application letter, CV and certificates are attached as one document
3. Indicate the Vacancy Code as the subject for your email
4. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted
5. Any form of canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification.

Human Resource Manager – Hima Plant
Hima Cement Ltd | Lafarge
P.O Box 7230 Kampala


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