Country Kiln Coach, Coal and AF Trainer


  2026-07-03
  Ogun, Nigeria
  Not specified
  Manufacturing & Production

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: Country Kiln Coach, Coal and AF Trainer

Location: Ewekoro, Ogun
Job Type: Full time

About the Job

  • The Country Kiln Coach is to guarantee efficiency and optimization of the burning line by working in conjunction with process, quality and maintenance team, and to improve plant performance by developing the Control Room Operators to mastery level of competency in VRM and kiln operations.
  • This is achieved through a continuous process of daily performance monitoring, evaluation and feedback, maintaining and improving the plant efficiency through analysis of specific process parameters and ensuring conformity with Safety, Environmental and Quality guidelines.

What You Will Be Doing
Safety:

  • Monitors application of plant kiln system SOP’s
  • Analyzes all process incidents and work with PCS to mitigate the impact of such incidents and propose solutions to prevent future reoccurrence
  • Applies and ensures application of Safety standards, advisories & procedures in all activities
  • Coordinate the development of operational procedures (SOPs) for the execution of all production related tasks in the plants.

Industrial Learning & Development:

  • Study Plant assessments to optimize the learning process.
  • Ensure that Software and Programs required are available on training computers. E.g.Cecil, simulator…
  • Follow up logistics and requirements.
  • To prepare the production training calendar & road map.
  • Peruse trainees’ profile and structure syndicate group to optimize learning process.
  • Coordination of the Training Session

Implementation of Training Session:

  • Present Training Program for all production & process Eng. staff (CRO, Shift manager, patrollers) and conduct individual assessments.
  • Monitor Trainee’s activity during Program.
  • Conduct Coaching discussion before Trainee returns to home plant and clarify on the job assignments at home plant
  • Request Trainees to complete post training evaluation document and forward toCoordinator

Training center Follow Up:

  • Assess final assignments & forward to CIP for moderation
  • Compile an individual Training report, on the job assignments, course evaluation document &forward the above to the training manager.
  • Monitor progress of the on job home plant assignments.
  • Evaluate & provide feedback re on the job assignments to Plants.

Performance:
Helps Plant operators to achieve operational consistencies by:

  • Reviewing and analyzing the clinker / Cement quality control data on a frequent basis.
  • Setting operational objectives from the operator incident review log data analysis
  • Reviewing and analyzing the raw mix preparation quality control data frequent basis.
  • Identifying the possible cause of process target deviations and gaps in optimum conditions.
  • Reviewing and analyzing shift downtime reports from the software (ADAP, etc)
  • Monitor and ensure plant operations are in compliance with environmental regulations.
  • Reviewing, analyzing & optimizing Kiln tracking tool
  • Leading incident review analysis process with CCR operators & Kiln Coaches from time to time

Supports plant operators training and development by:

  • Developing an effective structured on the job training program (OJT)
  • Making effective use of available training media for training delivery (CECIL + Produce & Maintain)
  • Follow up the implementation of the new Certification program for Kiln /cement millsCROs.
  • Conducting effective group training activities & post training on job Coaching
  • Specific Focus On CRO & Patrollers development
  • Design and develop a training module.
  • Contributes to development, implementation and to keep update the plant productionSOPs and enforces a policy of strict adherence to their use.
  • Implementing training and development needs of CCR operators and patrollers
  • Frequent reviews and follows up with operator actions relating to major process line control
  • Plays a priority role as coach in CRO’s training, assessment, and certification process.
  • Continuously monitors, gives feedback and coaches operators to produce quality at all stages of manufacturing process.
  • Leading role in POM implementation.
  • Communicates with operating personnel about process control.
  • Conducting effective one –on-one training activities when necessary
  • Must be ready and attend to on 24/7 call duty in any of the Country plants
  • Ensures alignment of Standard Operation Procedures with accepted control strategies and best practices.
  • Follow up the implementation & support new certification programs for CROs & Patrollers.
  • Identify and train a capable successor within the time frame of 2-3 years.

Continuous improvement:

  • Contributes directly to the optimization of automation systems such as QMC and LUCIE, and the evaluation of control loops.
  • Encourage the CRO’s to use actively tools like IP21, LUCIE, TIS and Auto Loops, etc.
  • Regularly Participates in Operations incident analysis processes (RCA) and contributes to implementing recommendations & action plans.

Requirements

  • 8 - 10 years' postgraduate experience; 3 - 5 years Kiln coach experience.
  • Incidence reporting
  • Data Analysis and Reporting competencies
  • Cement manufacturing process
  • Troubleshooting
  • Certified Central Control Room Operator experience;
  • Bachelor's Degree or equivalent in any engineering discipline (Mechanical, Chemical or Electrical engineering as main subjects)
  • Communication and coordination.

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