Process Aide – CPP Ashaka at HBM Nigeria Plc – Gombe

HBM Nigeria Plc is recruiting a Process Aide – CPP Ashaka at its Ashaka plant in Gombe State. The role supports safe, efficient plant operation, inspection and first-level maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a production patroller with working knowledge of manufacturing equipment and processes.
• Participate safely in planned shutdowns and running maintenance, start equipment, troubleshoot problems and take corrective action.
• Support smooth plant operation and housekeeping across production shops.
• Isolate equipment energy in line with LOTOTO procedures.
• Inspect and troubleshoot raw mill, kiln and finish mill systems in accordance with company quality standards.
• Carry out running and shutdown inspections, identify defects or process drift and report issues to the Central Control Room Operator (CCRO).
• Prepare shift reports and complete patroller inspection checklists, recording resolved and outstanding issues.
• Monitor equipment, address process drift and pre-heater blockages, and perform first-level maintenance to reduce downtime.
• Coordinate mobile plant operators and contracted services to maintain the supply of process materials.
• Operate equipment in test mode during maintenance and assist the CCRO with local operation of key equipment and off-spec products.
• Clean diaphragm slots in finish mills, load ball-mill media as recommended by the Process Engineer and conduct test drilling of refractory lining.
• Maintain plant air compressors and pneumatic conveyance systems, and uphold good housekeeping.
• Attend shift safety toolbox meetings, apply HBM safety rules and implement Group HSE standards.
• Supervise contractors and third-party operators in line with HBM Contractor Safety Management Standards.
• Monitor production against environmental standards and oversee loading and off-loading of alternative or other solid fuels.
• Participate in plant turnaround maintenance, root cause analysis, test drilling, wrecking and brick-laying processes.
• Inspect equipment before and after use, identify abnormal conditions and liaise with Maintenance for corrective action.
• Support the implementation and maintenance of the plant’s integrated management system.

Requirements

• OND or equivalent in an Engineering discipline, with Mechanical or Electrical Engineering as the main subjects.
• Two to five years’ post-graduation experience.
• Working knowledge of cement manufacturing processes, including raw meal preparation, burning, combustion, grinding and packing.
• Strong safety practices and knowledge of safety laws and regulations.
• Good written and verbal communication skills and working knowledge of cement-making processes, related equipment and plant layout.
• Familiarity with material-conveyance systems, mechanical and electrical tasks, specialised equipment, Bobcat and forklift operation.
• Ability to perform physically demanding work, follow equipment operating procedures, solve problems and communicate with colleagues and truck drivers.