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Job Title:  Patroller (2 Fresher Jobs)

Organisation: Hima Cement Limited

Duty Station: Kasese, Uganda

Vacancy Code: PX02

Reports to: Production Shift Coordinator

 

About the Company:

Hima Cement Limited is a cement manufacturer in Uganda. It is a subsidiary of the Sarrai Group, a diversified manufacturing conglomerate headquartered in Uganda with subsidiaries in Uganda, Kenya and Malawi.

 

Job Summary:   Monitor and maintain the running equipment from Pre-homogenation store, Raw mills, Kilns, Cement Mills and Pozzolana drier to maximize the efficient operation of the Plant by ensuring safe equipment operating conditions, HSE compliant, maximize performance and optimize resources utilization in order to achieve planned targets on production volumes, product quality, costs, specific electrical and fuel consumption.

 

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

Monitor performance of the shift in order to reach, or exceed production targets, and to achieve quality and environmental standards.

Clear blockages along the process e.g. hanging material in the hoppers, jams

Effectively clean the preheater for build ups during the shift

Ensure housekeeping in the Shop of operation

Report issues affecting flow to CRO, Shift Coordinator

Perform 1st level inspection on equipment

Ensure sampling of Ex-RM and feeder material.

Perform minor repairs on shift with consideration of safety procedures

Identify and communicate operational bottlenecks, provide technical requirements and follow-up technical execution

Plan and organize shift activities to meet product quantities, within the quality requirements

Coordinate with shift leader to execute minor repairs and ensure notifications are raised

Motivate Plant Attendants and improve their performance

Support and actively develop team members.

Ensure compliance with OH&S policies and standards for shift team.

Demonstrate strong OH&S compliance to encourage safety culture among shift team e.g.100% PPE compliance, good housekeeping

Identify and tackle specific actions to ensure health and safety prevention during production activities

Ensure Compliance with Environmental Rules and Regulations as per Hima environmental standards and local regulations

Drive and support digitalization for improved visibility and utilization across all processes.

Maintain awareness of plant operating costs e.g TSR impact, PRI and limit use of HFO and consider these costs regularly in the decision-making process

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

Educational Requirements

Minimum of Ordinary / National Diploma of Mechanical, Electrical, or process Engineering

3+ years’ experience in cement industry on similar post.

Experience in busy industrial environment preferred

Good knowledge of control tools and instruments i.e operation logic, regulation modes and systems.

Other requirements:

Good Knowledge in cement manufacturing process

Good analytical skills

Good trouble shooter

Good communication skills

Good knowledge of safety regulations and rules applicable in an industrial environment

Good computer skills

Good interpersonal relation skills

Hardworking and persistent

Highly observant & able to pay attention to details

Honest

Ability to work within a team

Capable of working with minimum supervision

 

NB: Hima Cement will offer a competitive remuneration package to the successful candidate.

 

How to Apply:

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. (Email your application and CV to careers@himacement.com and let’s save the environment).

 

Deadline: 27th September 2024

 

Key Notes:

Hima Cement Limited is a diverse, inclusive and equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate and do not charge any fee at any stage of the recruitment.

Make sure that your application letter, CV and certificates are attached as one document

Indicate the Vacancy Code as the subject for your email

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted

Any form of canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification.

 

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