Automation/Instrumentation Technician, Ewekoro at Lafarge Cement

Job Overview

Location
Lagos, Lagos
Job Type
Full Time
Date Posted
10 months ago

Additional Details

Job ID
125770
Job Views
82

Job Description






About the Job



Responsible for routine maintenance of all instruments and automation equipment. Monitor and report spare availability and consumption pattern to avoid nil-stock for all spare parts. Carry out Minor modifications to support the production process and recommend replacement for obsolete spares.



What you'll be doing




  • Work with process control systems including programmable logic controllers, sensors and actuators

  • Consult manuals, read and interprete circuit diagrams and schematics for installed instrumentation and automation equipment

  • Repair and adjust system components or remove and replace defective parts

  • Installing control and measurement instruments on existing or new plant equipments

  • Inspect and test operation of instruments and systems to diagnose faults using pneumatic, electrical and electronic testing devices and precision measuring instruments

  • Repair and adjust system components such as sensors, transmitters and programmable logic controllers or remove and replace defective parts

  • Maintenance of both analog and digital field instruments such as level, pressure, position, limit, speed, temperature, flow, and weight sensors, actuators and gas analysers

  • Calibrate field instruments such as weigh feeders, beltscales, as well as level pressure, temperature transmitters, and flow meters according to manufacturers specifications or business best practices.

  • Perform scheduled preventive maintenance work and complete pre-start up test and generate maintenance reports

  • Install control and measurement instrument on existing and new plant equipment and processes under the supervision of the automation/ instrumentation engineer

  • Use the SAP to facilitate proper scheduling, planning of work, and execution; respecting safety of equipment and people in the plant

  • Consult with Central Room Operators for diagnosis of field instrument faults to minimize downtime

  • Support the installation, modification, testing and operation of automation and instrumentation systems and generate document reports for tasks carried out

  • Troubleshoot failures with process control system involving electrical and mechanical equipment and instrument

  • Record and report specific electrical energy consumed in all shops accross the plant on a daily basis

  • Carry out regular scheduled inspection of the field instrument and generate report

  • Facilitate communications and relationships:

    • Attends departmental meetings as and when called

    • Supports management policies

    • Communicates results and challenges within the department to the automation/instrumentation engineer





Who you'll be working with



Human Dimension




  • Instrumentation/Automation Engineers

  • Planners,Electrica, Instrumentation Technicians



Organizational Dimension




  • Report to automation/instrumentation engineer

  • Interface with the following: Mechanical, Methods, Production, Electrical and Process departments

  • Automation/Instrumentation manager to receive objectives & directives, analyze results and correct possible anormalies​​​​



What we are looking for




  • Proficient in MS Word, Excel, Project

  • Commitment to the highest standar of work ethics

  • Good knowledge of safety laws and regulations

  • Good Coaching skills

  • Very good written and verbal communication skills



Level of Education




  • HND/Bsc in Engineering (Electrical, Electronics or Physics as main subject)



Functional (Technical) Competencies:




  • Good knowledge of of cement manufacturing process

  • Good knowledge of product quality parameters and quality control tests

  • Good knowledge of computer aided systems for kiln and mill operations

  • Able to take initiatives based on sound problem solving skills



Organisational (Behavioural & Managerial) competencies:




  • Good interpersonal relationship

  • Demonstrated leadership skills via work ethics, ability to delegate and motivate, fairness etc

  • Result oriented

  • Team leadership skill

  • Good aptitude for organization and communication

  • Result oriented with high decision maing capacity/self confidence

  • High level of initiative

  • Anticipative



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