Draughtsman at HBM Nigeria Plc

Location: Sagamu, Ogun State
Employment Type: Full Time
Salary: Not specified
Experience: 3 to 5 years
Industry: Building and Construction

Job Overview

HBM Nigeria Plc, formerly known as Lafarge Africa Plc, is recruiting a Draughtsman for its operations in Sagamu, Ogun State.

HBM Nigeria Plc is a Nigerian building solutions company and a member of Huaxin Building Materials Group, a global manufacturer of construction materials headquartered in Wuhan, China.

The successful candidate will prepare and modify mechanical, electrical, civil, and structural drawings using computer aided design (CAD) software. The role also involves supporting maintenance improvement activities, preparing bills of quantities, investigating recurring equipment problems, and supervising construction work to ensure accurate interpretation of technical drawings.

Key Responsibilities

The Draughtsman will be responsible for the following:

1. Prepare mechanical, electrical, civil, and structural drawings using computer aided design (CAD) technologies.
2. Modify existing drawings and designs to improve equipment safety, reliability, and cost effectiveness.
3. Oversee the development and implementation of design modifications arising from maintenance improvement activities.
4. Prepare bills of quantities (BOQs) and job cost estimates.
5. Maintain manufacturers’ drawings and ensure that plant documentation is properly organised, accessible, and preserved in both electronic and hard copy formats.
6. Manage and use AutoCAD, Autodesk Inventor, ArchiCAD, and other relevant CAD software.
7. Confirm that delivered equipment items and spare parts meet the specifications stated in purchase orders.
8. Investigate recurring equipment problems and lead research, design, implementation, and improvement of appropriate solutions.
9. Supervise and monitor construction activities on site to ensure that technical drawings are properly interpreted and followed.
10. Support inspection and maintenance planning activities whenever required.
11. Perform the UCC role for contracted tasks, ensuring that work is completed within the agreed schedule and scope.
12. Support inspectors and planners in carrying out their assigned responsibilities.
13. Comply with company safety and environmental policies, regulations, and standard work instructions.
14. Participate in plant and departmental safety initiatives.
15. Perform other duties assigned by management.

Requirements

Interested applicants should possess the following qualifications and competencies:

1. 3 to 5 years of relevant work experience in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering.
2. Experience working with rotating machines, equipment maintenance, and condition monitoring.
3. Experience in a refinery, power plant, or heavy process plant environment.
4. Strong knowledge of cement plant equipment.
5. Proficiency in AutoCAD, SolidWorks, Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and email applications.
6. Strong organisational, management, and planning skills.
7. Ability to manage multiple project plans simultaneously and meet short and long term objectives.
8. Ability to motivate, coach, and direct individuals and diverse teams.
9. Strong problem solving and technical investigation skills.

Job Details

How to Apply

Interested and qualified candidates should apply online through the application link provided in the original vacancy announcement.

Application Link: Direct application

Application Deadline: Not specified.