Location: Akamkpa, Mfamosing, Cross River State
Employment Type: Full-Time
HBM Nigeria Plc, formerly known as Lafarge Africa Plc, is a leading Nigerian building solutions company and a member of Huaxin Building Materials Group, a globally recognised manufacturer of construction materials founded in 1907 and headquartered in Wuhan, China.
Listed on the Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX), HBM Nigeria Plc actively contributes to Nigeria’s urbanisation and economic growth through the provision of building and construction solutions.
The company is recruiting to fill the position of Central Control Room Operator.
Role Purpose
The Central Control Room Operator will organise and coordinate the production shift team to ensure the safe and efficient production of quality products while optimising operational effectiveness and cost per tonne.
Key Responsibilities
- Operate plant equipment in accordance with HBM Nigeria’s best practices, ensuring the safety of personnel and equipment.
- Control all major process lines within the cement manufacturing operation, including equipment commissioning, start-ups, shutdowns and emergency situations, in line with established Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
- Continuously monitor plant process lines using available tools to ensure employee safety, stable equipment operation, equipment integrity, production targets and compliance with environmental regulations.
- Contribute to equipment reliability by following operating instructions, monitoring equipment conditions and notifying the Maintenance Department of any issues.
- Ensure environmental protection in accordance with Huaxin Group standards.
- Coordinate with production field personnel to ensure smooth plant operations.
- Maintain product quality within the parameters defined by the Quality Management System (QMS).
- Monitor production performance, including production volume and energy consumption, to achieve agreed plant Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).
- Follow established operational procedures in carrying out plant activities.
- Ensure all equipment operates in compliance with HBM Nigeria and local environmental protection standards.
- Direct the activities of Patrollers, Process Assistants and mobile plant operators.
- Coordinate breakdown response and problem-solving activities, including troubleshooting and determining overtime staffing requirements.
- Monitor product quality continuously and make necessary adjustments to operating systems.
- Liaise with the Automation Engineer to resolve problems involving major equipment.
- Serve as Plant Emergency Response Coordinator during serious production, environmental or safety incidents.
- Champion the development and review of Standard Operating Procedures for the Production Department.
- Organise and lead safety meetings with shift personnel.
- Monitor radio communications and respond to reported plant problems and operational difficulties.
- Maintain accurate records, including production reports, equipment reliability logs, work order entries and mill operating data.
- Support operational and safety training for existing employees and the induction of new employees.
- Conduct performance reviews for hourly employees in the Production Department.
- Ensure compliance with EMS Production Instrumentation activities.
- Participate in the implementation and maintenance of the plant’s Integrated Management System.
Qualifications and Experience
- Completion of the professional-level Central Control Room Operator (CCRO) certification programme.
- 2–3 years’ experience in a process industry, or an OND in an Engineering discipline, with Mechanical, Chemical or Electrical Engineering, Chemistry or Physics as the main subject.
- 5–8 years’ experience in the cement industry.
Required Skills and Competencies
- Good knowledge of the operation and control of Vertical Roller Mills (VRMs), Kiln and Finish Mill systems.
- Good understanding of product quality parameters and quality control tests.
- Good knowledge of computer-aided systems used for kiln and mill operations.
- Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting abilities.
- Ability to take initiative and make sound operational decisions.
- Good coordination and team leadership skills.
- Understanding of plant safety, environmental protection and operational procedures.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should apply online by clicking the application link below:
Application Closing Date
Not Specified.