Automation/Instrumentation Technician, Ewekoro

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​​​​

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 kild

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 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

Apply via :

careers.holcimgroup.com