Crusher Operator, Mfamosing

About the role

HBM Nigeria is looking for a crusher operator to ensure raw material is crushed so that production runs smoothly. The operator monitors the control parameters of the crushing operations through the mimic board or ECS screen, keeps the crusher and its auxiliary units running within established requirements, and maintains good housekeeping in the production shop.

Key responsibilities

• Control or maintain process parameters and record hourly crusher performance (operating time, resumption time, stoppages and causes, adjustments, shutdowns) in logbooks.
• Maintain regular calibration of the belt weigher and comply with prescribed work instructions for starting and stopping the crusher and auxiliary units.
• Ensure personal and colleague safety, carry out LOTOTO registration during maintenance, and conduct first-level inspection before start-up from the pry belts to the crusher platform.
• Follow and review the Standard Operating Procedures, attend the daily production meeting, and coordinate activities on the crusher platforms.
• Report faults to the shift leader, submit fault checklists, and prepare daily and monthly reports on material crushed.
• Contribute to failure analysis and recommend corrective actions; liaise with the quality team on raw material sample analysis.
• Record delays on the crusher plant and help with department housekeeping.
• Take part in the safety programme (monthly safety meetings, quarterly firefighting training) and assist the maintenance team during shutdowns and preventive maintenance.

Required profile

• Other degree or equivalent in engineering.
• Minimum 3 years in a similar role.
• Good knowledge of safety laws and regulations and a commitment to safe work habits.

Required skills

• Working knowledge of cement manufacturing processes: raw meal preparation, burning, combustion, grinding and packing.
• Operation of the crusher and the Central Control Room (ECS).