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Job Title:  Central Control Room Operator (2 Fresher Jobs)

Organisation: Hima Cement Limited

Duty Station: Kasese, Uganda

Vacancy Code: CCROX02

Reports to: Production Coach

 

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: Ensure safe operation of assigned workshops (Crushers, Kilns, Raw Mills, Coal Mill, Biomass Dryer and Cement Mills) on a stable and optimum operation in order to meet and exceed production and quality targets with minimal operational incidents,

 

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

(Production Operations)

Control all major process lines within the cement manufacturing operation including equipment commissioning, starts- ups, shutdowns, and emergency condition management as per established SOP’s in order to meet production requirements

Operate Kilns, Raw Mills, coal mill, cement mills, biomass dryer and Crushers as per the Standard Operating Procedures {SOPs}, General Function Specifications {GFS}

Control product quality at all stages of the cement manufacturing process by having a clear understanding of the targets, and the levers that are used to control the targets, along with the appropriate decision-making process based on the impact of each lever.

Maintain awareness of the automation system control strategy and make recommendations for continuous improvement

Monitor continuously, all plant process lines using all available tools to ensure employee safety, stable equipment operation, equipment integrity within prescribed design limitations, operating targets, and environmental regulations

Ensure Quality Standards as per quality plans and manuals.

Report immediately all Plant /Equipment failures (defects) to the Shift Coordinator and maintenance personnel for corrective action and rectification.

Review the Standard Operating Procedures {SOPs}

Write a shift report to highlight plant operation status and ensure smooth hand over.

Log plant process data as required on log sheets

Carry out any other duties as assigned by Shift Coordinator.

(Production Planning)

Coordinate plant resources to troubleshoot, inspect, and maintain plant equipment as required, to meet production demands and prevent failures

Communicate with the Field Patroller and his team to ensure effective plants operation

People & Development

Support and develop Field patrollers to improve their performance

(OH&S and Environment)

Maintain personal safety, all other personnel and equipment during plant operation respecting safety guidelines and procedures at all times

(Budget & Cost Control)

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 in Electrical, Mechanical, process or chemical Engineering

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

Certification in Cement control room operations is an added advantage

Experience in busy industrial environment preferred

Other requirements:

Understand cement manufacturing process.

Knowledge Engineering or process skills

Good analytical skills

Good trouble shooter

Good communication skills

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

Good knowledge of group working and team management methods

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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