HBM Nigeria Plc, formerly known as Lafarge Africa Plc, is a leading Nigerian building solutions company and a member of the Huaxin Building Materials Group, a globally recognized manufacturer of construction materials founded in 1907 and headquartered in Wuhan, China. Listed on the Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX), HBM Nigeria Plc is actively participating in the urbanisation and economic growth of Nigeria, the largest economy in Africa.
We are recruiting to fill the position below:
Job Title: Quality Engineer, Mfamosing
Location: Akamkpa, Cross River
About the Job
- Within the framework of the plant’s objectives and yearly action plans, define and implement the short, medium and long-term strategies to meet the plant products specifications (official standards, market objectives, operational targets). The Quality Engineer’s responsibility is to ensure the reliability of laboratory test equipment.
What you will be doing
- Performs all tasks in a safe and efficient manner.
- Communicate clearly on information relating to potentially dangerous situations and get confirmation that they are correctly understood.
- Check that chemical and physical testing is correctly handled. Ensure a good utilization and a safe storage of tests and products.
- Analyses risks related to sampling points and make sure they are correctly addressed.
- Respect of standards and procedures for sampling, preparation and analysis.
- Check the reliability of the analytical results. Support lab operators in the interpretation in case of unexpected values.
- Ensure strict compliance to simulated raw materials and blending ratio.
- Analyses trends and control charts of monitoring samples
- Maintain the laboratory and other measuring equipment in good working condition.
- Ensure implementation of HBM Quality Technical Standards (LQTS) in all laboratories. All laboratories must be 100% LQTS compliant
- Coordinate daily / weekly checks as per HBM Quality Technical Standards (LQTS) in the laboratories
- Follow the evolution of official norms on measurements and implement new methods consequently.
- Liaise with the Technical Centre to keep informed with measurement techniques.
- Check that the end products comply with the company specifications and the current standards before dispatching them.
- Obtain feedback on product quality from the customers through the technical sales division and take appropriate corrective and preventive actions
- Manage quality data documentation for quality development planning and traceability.
- Manage laboratory resources including staff (motivation, on the job training, and career development) and equipment to achieve optimum performance
- Calculate and propose targets and/or limits to be applied to the various parameters in order to meet customer requirements and national standards
- Construct and launch experimental plan, under supervision, to resolve a recurring problem (e.g. excessive deviation of quality parameters)
- Coordinate on a day-to-day basis the quality control program.
- Interpret results and notify the Quality Manager and Production Manager if the product does not comply with the specifications.
- Participate in quality audit and champion the performance of Laboratory round robin test as organized by the TC
- Develop and implement relevant quality indicators and follow them up regularly.
- Report on quality of products upon Technical Centre request.
- Any other job that may be assigned.
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree or equivalent in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering or Laboratory Technology.
- Critical Experience: 3 - 5 years work experience
Critical Knowledge:
- Good knowledge of cement manufacturing processes:
- Raw meal preparation, burning, combustion and, grinding.
- Good knowledge of Cement standards.
- Commitment to the highest standards of safe work habits
- Good knowledge of safety laws and regulations.
- Good written and verbal communications skills.