Head, Methods (Cement/ Operations/ MIPS) – West Africa

Reference Number: 56 GS

 

Job Description:

Our client, an international cement manufacturer is looking for a Head, Methods to join their operations in Nigeria. The ideal candidate will be responsible for evaluating the reliability of systems and specialized equipment to ensure effective and efficient execution. They will oversee the mechanical and electrical inspection of plant equipment.

 

Responsibilities:

• Develop and oversee the implementation of the MIPS schedule.
• Review production schedules, engineering specifications, orders, and related information.
• Estimate production costs, cost saving methods, and the effects of product design changes on expenditures for management review, action, and control.
• Draft and design layout of equipment, materials, and workspace to illustrate maximum efficiency.
• Continuously monitor the reliability of machines and processes and make recommendations as to replacing, modifying, or repairing it.
• Review engineering specifications and drawings, proposing design modifications to improve reliability within cost and other performance requirements.
• Confer with clients, vendors, staff, and management personnel regarding purchases, product and production specifications, manufacturing capabilities and project status.
• Evaluate the failure rates and maintenance costs of equipment and processes.
• Make suggestions and implement plans to reduce equipment failure and decrease maintenance costs.
• Provide input in defining asset maintenance and risk management plans.
• Define the criteria for equipment evaluation, testing, inspection, and distribution of various maintenance tasks.
• Perform any other duties as assigned by the Head, Maintenance (Plant).

 

Requirements: Qualification and Skill

• Bachelor’s degree or its equivalent in Engineering.
• Minimum of fifteen (15) years relevant work experience.
• Working knowledge of cement manufacturing industry.
• In-depth knowledge and hands-on project management experience.
• Working knowledge of engineering economics including cost/benefit analysis.

 

Benefits and Contractual information:

• Attractive salary and benefits.

 

If you wish to apply for the position please send your CV to Gabrielle Sauzier at gsauzier@camining.com

 

Please visit www.camining.com for more exciting opportunities.

 

Gabrielle Sauzier

Consultant – Francophone Africa

CA Mining

 

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