Description:

Job Title: Automation/Instrumentation Technician

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 interpret 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, belt scales, 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 anomalies​​​​

Method: to request work and repairs be done

The maintenance execution (Mechanical and Automation/Instrumentation: for equipment repairs and reception

Quarry: to receive limestone and shale
Safety: To liaise with safety offer for accident and prevention and inform about any problem that may occur on the clinker plant
Security: To inform and sole security problems
External bodies: SEFA, TASQ

 

Context

• Ensures the efficient use of energy on the clinker production plant and the cement mills.
• Ensures safety of plant and personnel and ensure the protection of the environment in compliance with ISO 14001.
• Size: One 800tpd capacity precalciner kilt
  • Two 195tph finish mills with roller press
• Support proximity: support by CTC

 

What we are looking for

• Proficient in MS Word, Excel, Project
• Commitment to the highest standard 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 main capacity/self confidence
• High level of initiative
• Anticipative

Your Lafarge Experience

At Lafarge, there is endless opportunity for you to play your part. Whether you’re in a technical, managerial, or frontline role, you can shape a career that works for you. With us you’ll have the chance to embrace the passion we share for our planet. You’ll be encouraged to seek out diverse perspectives, share your ideas and build the skills and connections you need to perform at your best. Because it’s only when we work together in a culture where everyone thrives, that we can build the world we all want to live in.