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Job Title:  Projects Engineer – Mechanical

Organisation: Hima Cement Limited

Duty Station: Kasese, Uganda

Vacancy Code: PEMX01

Reports to: Projects Unit Lead

 

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:  To ensure completion of Projects Mechanical works by performing the appropriate procedures to ensure the projects are done within budget and in compliance with the OH&S regulations

 

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

Prepare quality bill of quantities (BOQ’s) for the required Mechanical works and modifications

Preparation of the Business cases for various key projects as identified

Review and approval of contractor’s manpower, Project schedules and method statements

Ensure onsite monitoring of critical works during execution phases.

Ensure review and approval of Mechanical drawings and follow up with the approval process

Use AutoCAD drawing as a tool for Mechanical drawings developments

Gives Technical advice on Mechanical related plant issues for corrective actions.

Performs quality control tasks on budgets, schedules, plans and personnel performance and reporting on the project’s status.

Prepare site completion Certificates for all jobs that gets done using the template provided.

Cooperate and communicate with the project manager and other projects participants to create more efficient project methods and to maintain the projects profitability.

Guarantee compliance with Health, Safety and environment policies for projects maintenance personnel working with him/her.

Contribute to plant cleanliness and Risk Analysis and suggest mitigation measures for Mechanical works.

Monitor performance of projects maintenance contract personnel.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Two years’ experience in the mechanical Engineering field

Excellent problem solving, critical thinking skillset, anticipatory and curious mindset, willingness to challenge assumptions.

Working knowledge in Microsoft excel, word and google worksheets.

Understands cement manufacturing process.

Understands characteristics and properties of cement and intermediate products.

Knowledge of material transport equipment

Experience applying FMEA techniques and knowledge of basic problem-solving tools

Profile & Personal Qualities

Good Communication skills and good stakeholder management skills.

High integrity and confidentiality.

Right attitude to work in a demanding, challenging and busy environment.

Budgeting Skills

Leadership skills

 

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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