Job Title: Fresher Diploma Laboratory Technician – Hima Cement Uganda Jobs 2021
Organization: Hima Cement Ltd
Duty Station: Kampala
Hima Cement Ltd Profile
Hima Cement Ltd. is a subsidiary of Bamburi Cement Ltd. which is a member of the LafargeHolcim Group. LafargeHolcim is the leading producer of building materials in the world. At Hima Cement, our Vision is “To be the preferred provider of cement and concrete based building solutions in East Africa with a strong focus on customer experience.”
Hima Cement works with all actors in the building and construction industry in Uganda – manufacturing and supplying a wide range of building and construction solutions designed to meet housing and construction needs from small projects like individual home buildings to major construction and infrastructure projects. Whether supplying high-quality cement to a craftsman or helping leading architects explore and deliver creative possibilities, Hima is committed to providing solutions that fit the needs of all its clients.
Job Profile
The Laboratory Technician focuses on testing, monitoring and maintaining the quality assurance for all products and quality systems in place and reporting to the Plant Chemist. This team supports internal and external customers though New Product Development (NPD), innovative customer solutions and customer support. This position ensures product quality through effective and responsible execution of the quality control policies and procedures and establishes and maintains quality procedures meeting quality Standards.
Roles and Responsibilities:
● Accurately documents results/observations and maintains paperwork and/or computer databases.
● Ensures that the H&S and housekeeping standards are maintained
● Samples all in process materials on the production line and finished products.
● Performs sample preparation, physical testing, and other analysis as per applicable standards
● Monitors and communicates quality concerns affecting product quality.
● Carries out tests on samples, interprets and takes corrective action to ensure compliance to specifications
● Carries out primary tests and mechanical tests on cement specimens presented to him/her.
● Ensures that all consumables for use in both physical and Chemical Lab are always available.
● Monitors the sample store and sorts out unwanted samples regularly.
● Monitors and controls the curing tanks water levels.
● Prepares reports, and other technical literature
● Runs lab quality technical standards to cross-check the equipment accuracy using secondary reference standards in order to ensure accuracy and integrity
● Measures and records the humidity, temperature of the curing room tanks and cabinet where physical analysis is done on a daily basis.
● Ensures that all testing equipment is properly maintained.
● Monitors the equipment room temperature and reports any anomalies
● Supports Control Room Operators in troubleshooting root causes of deviations while on Shift.
● Demonstrates a commitment to communicating, improving and adhering to safety policies in all work environment areas. Promotes a positive safety culture through leading by example
● Works in the field – as needed
Minimum Qualifications
Educational Requirements
Minimum of a Diploma in Chemistry, Laboratory Science Technology (Chemical/ Physical)
Civil Engineering or a related science is preferred
Knowledge in concrete and cement testing procedures is an added advantage.
Minimum 1 year of experience in the construction building materials or a related industry.
Background in concrete construction is preferred.
Minimum 1 year of laboratory experience.
Knowledge in quality control and assurance.
Knowledge of databases, MS Word, MS Excel, statistical analysis software, and other
computer tools experience required.
Exceptional interpersonal skills and the ability to work in a team or independently are
strongly required.
Profile & Personal Qualities
Communication skills
Team spirit
Driving for results:
Eagerness to learn
Analytical skills
Attention to details, accuracy / Precision
Customer focus
Ability to troubleshoot
Integrity and value:
Courage, honesty and integrity
How To Apply for Hima Cement Uganda Jobs 2021
Hima cement will offer a competitive remuneration package to the successful candidate. Candidates that know that they meet the above criteria and have what it takes to excel in the above position, should send their CVs, which should include details of email address (if any), present position, current remuneration, Certificate/testimonials and address of three (3) Referees plus telephone contact to the stipulated email address. (Email your application and CV to career.applications.hima@lafargeholcim.com and let’s save the environment).
Key Notes:
1. Hima Cement Limited is an equal opportunity employer and does not charge a
recruitment fee or any other fees at any stage of the recruitment process
2. Make sure that your application letter, CV and certificates are attached as one
document
3. Indicate the Vacancy Code as the subject for your email
4. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted
5. Qualified females are greatly encouraged to apply
6. Any form of canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification
The Human Resource Manager – Corporate
Hima Cement Ltd
Plot 838 Namanve Industrial Area
P.O Box 7230
Kampala
Deadline: 4th June 2021
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