Automation Engineer at Lafarge Africa Plc

Lafarge Africa Plc is a member of the LafargeHolcim Group – the biggest building and concrete solutions company in the world. It is a publicly quoted company on the Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE) and serves Nigeria with a wide range of building and construction solutions designed to meet housing and construction needs from small projects like individual home buildings to major construction and infrastructure projects.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Automation Engineer

Requisition ID: 9371
Location: Mfamosing Plant, Cross River

About the Job

• Role holder is responsible for ensuring that the Application and Maintenance of Automation and Control Principles in order to facilitate the achievement of world class reliability factor of the plant. 
• In this role He/she will carry out the maintenance and sustainability of the platform of control for the automatic operation of the plant and the process optimization, by mean of tools of software and hardware currently installed or the application of new technologies. 
• The platform includes: Process Controllers, HMI system, Industrial Networks, Kiln Scanners, Local Panels, Reporting tool and other related Integrated Systems.

What you'll be doing

• Maintenance for the Platform of Hardware and Software and all the items related to the Control system, according/with guides of SAP (Planning, WO, Daily Tracking, Failure analysis, Critical Spares, Asset History and all the Key Indicators of Availability and Productivity).
• Assurance of the Correct Protections and Alarms for plant equipment’s through the control logic and based on specific Operational Parameters of the machines and Managers guidelines.
• Process Optimization and Continuous improvement in the operation.
• Ensuring the Development and Updating of the Backup of all information and electronics parts of the plant control system.
• Analyze and Monitor the performance of Infrastructure components of the Control Systems
• Keeping the Historical Failures of Automated systems of the plant with good quality information.
• Maintain Current Plans and diagrams of the control system.
• Maintenance of Systems related to the Control system such as Quality system, Reporting Applications, Telecommunications Systems.
• Support in the Design and Configuration of Production Reports with Key Process Indicators KPI `s in manageable formats, Integrating SCADA systems, X-ray equipment, Energy meters and other systems (Shell scanner, Servers, SAP, TIS, HLC, HMI, PCS).
• Ensure Parameterization of Control Systems.
• Ensure Optimal Implementation of New Automation Technology Platforms.
• Ensure the Availability and Updating of process control data.
• Ensure the smooth running of resources and specific tools of Process Control Systems.
• Ensure Proper Compliance with the Plant Health and safety procedures, IMS and the environment.

What we are looking for 

• Engineering Degree specialized in Electrical / Electronics.
• 4 - 6 years professional experience in Automation
• In-depth knowledge in Siemens S7 PLC programming by: ladder & function blocks.
• In-depth knowledge of Siemens S7 hardware structure.
• Knowledge in Industrial Profibus network troubleshooting and maintenance.
• Knowledge in FLS DCS automation package. (ECS) (Advantage)
• Knowledge in administering and configuring TCP/IP based networks. Knowledge in Operating Systems installation and administration.
• Knowledge in industrial Electrical & Instrumentation (installation, loop checking, calibration and commissioning).
• Knowledge in pneumatic and hydraulic systems.
• Capable of interpreting engineering documents such as P&ID's, data sheets, instrument indexes, loop drawings, panel layouts etc.
• Ability to read all types of electrical drawing wiring, single line diagram, and ladder diagram and function block diagram.
• Strong troubleshooting / faultfinding skills.
• Knowledge of international codes, standards and regulations (IEEE-ANSI-ISA- NEMA)
• Ability to understand, simplify and communicate technology and ideas
• Awareness about Safety rules and regulations.

Who you'll be working with
Internal:

• Electrical Manager, Electrical Department for work coordination, safety talk/issues, sharing operations data, planning & scheduling.
• Coordination with other departments (Production/process/Safety/Finance/Methods/ Mechanical /Procurement/new projects) for shut down preparation, inter-dependent maintenance jobs, budget preparation, project coordination, day to day Activities, involved in safety activities, technical evaluations for spares orders,

External:

• Subcontractors, suppliers of Automation Equipment.
• Automation Services’ Providers for service
• Peers within Lafarge Group for sharing of best practices and resolving technical issues.

Behavioural Competencies:

• Good interpersonal skills
• Strong team player, Adaptable
• Tact and tolerant.

Leadership and Managerial abilities:

• Excellent management skills and ability to organize and plan effectively to meet both short and long range goals and objectives.
• Ability to manage multiple project plans successfully and simultaneously.
• Ability to motivate individuals and teams. Able to coach and direct a diverse team.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
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