Dangote Group Head, Mechanical Maintenance (Cement Industry) Jobs in Zambia

Dangote Group Head, Mechanical Maintenance (Cement Industry) Jobs in Zambia


Job Summary

  • Ensure safe maintenance, repair or replacement of plant mechanical equipment and systems, to ensure maximum production quantity and quality, while supporting the policies, goals and objectives of the company.

    Responsibilities

  • Develop and oversee the implementation of a maintenance strategy to accomplish the overall objectives of the organisation.

  • Participate in objective setting, plan development and performance review of plant performance.

  • Initiate, implement and manage the plant maintenance program based on best practices in the cement industry, with an emphasis on planning/scheduling and preventive/predictive maintenance.

  • Ensure that maintenance engineers and technicians are adequately trained, equipped, and motivated to ensure that the maintenance program can be accomplished in a safe, timely, and cost-effective manner.

  • Review the operation of plant equipment and systems constantly, to minimise unplanned downtime anticipate solve problems in a timely manner, and to identify opportunities for improvement.

  • Oversee the maintenance of existing plant facilities and equipment; replacement and adjustments to plant facilities where necessary.

  • Ensure cost effective systems of control over capital, operating expenditures and manpower and initiates and carries out projects that improve efficiency and/or reduce operating costs.

  • Track, analyse and improve key maintenance parameters such as asset utilisation, maintenance cost, schedule compliance, etc.

  • Direct, maintain and enforce the safety program for the
    maintenance department; review safety records to uphold standards of maximum safety for all maintenance engineers and technicians.

  • Coordinate activities and communicate with the operations department to coordinate maintenance and repair work in process areas.

  • Establish and maintain a computerised maintenance management system (CMMS) for tracking work orders, spare parts, and maintenance history of plant equipment.

  • Enforce standards and safe work procedures for the plant and ensure regulations relating to the mechanical maintenance department are met at all times.

  • Provide training, development and leadership to plant maintenance personnel.

  • Maintain and update operating and training manuals for the mechanical department.

  • Perform any other duties as may be assigned.

    Requirements

    Education and Work Experience

  • Bachelor’s degree or its equivalent in Engineering or related discipline.

  • Minimum of Twenty (20) years experience in repairs and maintenance of cement manufacturing equipment.

    Skills and Competencies

  • In-depth knowledge of cement plant maintenance and cement manufacturing process.

  • Excellent communication skills

  • Leadership ability and strong management skills.

  • Good data gathering and analysis skills.

  • Baseline problem analysis and solving skills.

  • Creativity and an ability to think out of the box.

  • Proficiency in the use of MS Office.

    Benefits

  • Private Health Insurance

  • Paid Time Off

  • Training and Development

    How to Apply

  • For more information and job application details, see; Dangote Group Head, Mechanical Maintenance (Cement Industry) Jobs in Zambia

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