BRADE Africa Engineering Graduate Trainee Programme 2026: Applications Now Open – Apply Today

HBM Nigeria Plc, formerly Lafarge, is inviting applications from qualified professionals for eight vacancies across its manufacturing, engineering, production and logistics operations.

The openings cover different levels of technical and operational responsibility, from plant control and mechanical maintenance to production supervision, transport planning and dispatch management.

Candidates with relevant industry experience and the qualifications required for their preferred positions can review the vacancies below and apply accordingly.

Responsibilities

Control Room Operator - CPP

• Monitor and control power plant equipment, including boilers, turbines, generators and auxiliary systems, through the Distributed Control System (DCS).
• Keep operating conditions such as temperature, pressure, oxygen levels and steam drum levels within approved limits.
• Carry out authorised plant start-ups, shutdowns, load adjustments and equipment tests.
• Respond to system alarms, equipment trips and abnormal operating conditions.
• Follow health, safety and environmental procedures, including permit-to-work and lockout/tagout requirements.
• Review plant performance data, identify irregularities and report operational defects.
• Coordinate with field operators and maintenance teams during inspections, equipment isolation and repairs.
• Prepare accurate shift reports, operating logs and handover records.
• Support equipment preservation, maintenance readiness, safety drills and operational improvement activities.

Requirements

The qualifications and experience vary across the eight vacancies.

Control Room Operator - CPP

• Degree in Electrical, Mechanical or Chemical Engineering, or another relevant discipline.
• At least three years of relevant experience, including one year in a captive coal power plant.
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and PowerPoint.
• Familiarity with SAP and SAP FC is an advantage.
• Ability to organise tasks, make recommendations and communicate effectively with senior management.
• Strong presentation, analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work under pressure while maintaining professional standards.

Benefits

Not Specified