About the Role
HBM Nigeria Plc (Formerly Lafarge), a global leader in innovative and sustainable building solutions, is seeking a talented and results-driven Process Engineer to join our dynamic manufacturing plant in Ewekoro, Ogun State. In this role, you will play a pivotal part in optimizing plant production, enhancing operational efficiency, elevating product quality, and championing continuous performance improvement initiatives within a world-class industrial environment.
Key Responsibilities- Continuously analyze equipment and system performance, including specific electrical, thermal energy, and refractory consumption, proposing data-driven solutions to achieve budgetary goals.
- Promote the increased utilization of Alternative Fuels and Raw Materials (AFR), providing critical technical expertise to evaluate their process impact and implement effective mitigation strategies.
- Cooperate in the design, economic feasibility studies, and commissioning of new systems and equipment modifications to ensure seamless plant de-bottlenecking.
- Ensure stringent adherence to safety standards, environmental regulations, and Occupational Health and Safety (OH&S) policies across all plant operations.
- Develop standard operating procedures and performance targets, supervising and coaching operational personnel to build comprehensive process knowledge throughout the facility.
- Monitor and optimize the performance of Expert Optimizers and traditional process control tools while driving impactful benchmarking and continuous improvement projects.
- Bachelor's Degree in Chemical, Mechanical, Electrical Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
- 3 to 5 years of relevant engineering experience within a manufacturing, heavy industrial, or cement production environment.
- Solid knowledge of statistical process control methods, experimental design, and project management techniques.
- Demonstrated ability to perform basic process measurements, conduct comprehensive plant audits, and analyze material, thermal, and gas balances.
- Strong understanding of process control tools, control loop tuning, and expert system strategies.
- Competitive salary and performance-based incentive structures.
- Comprehensive medical and health insurance coverage for employees and dependents.
- Continuous professional development through intensive technical training and global exchange programs.
- Opportunities for career advancement within a leading multinational building solutions organization.