Engineering Jobs at Cimerwa Plc, Rusizi District, Hydro Operations Great Lakes

JOB DETAILS:
Plant Operations Analyst
CIMERWA Ltd is the leading cement manufacturing company in Rwanda producing high quality cement for internal and external market. With its current manufacturing operations situated in South-Western Rwanda, the company has a capacity to produce over 600,000 tons of cement per annum.

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CIMERWA Plc is Rwanda’s largest cement manufacturer with a capacity of 600,000tons of cement per year with PPC Ltd having 51% shareholding. The company operates a dry process technology Plant in Muganza Sector, Rusizi District in Western Province. As part of its localization and optimization plans the Company is recruiting professionals to fully optimize its production capacity and hence cater to the country’s growing demand for cement and that of the region. CIMERWA Plc is looking for an experienced professional to fill the following vacant position.
Position: Plant Operations Analyst (1
Reporting to: Plant Manager
Location:Bugarama Plant

Key duties and responsibilities.
• Perform detailed analysis of plant performance highlighting variances to key performance indicators and undertake a review of plant reports to ensure consistency of information with other reports e.g., monthly production reports, advance downtime analysis program (ADAP) reports, costing tool reports, etc.
• Undertake root cause analysis to variances and present explanations to variances of key performance indicators compared to plan and advising management on corrective actions and enable decision making;
• Provides input to the Plant and BU performance management cycle including budget/ monthly & quarterly forecasts to ensure that the business objectives are reflected in the same. Challenge and ensure clear action plans are in place to ensure the validity of the planning processes to deliver budget, Performance Improvement Plans & strategic plans for the BU;
• Deliver timely and accurate reports required by the Plant and BU management that are compliant with financial accounting procedures and legal requirements. These reports include the cost of production reports, fixed cost reports, etc.;
• Support internal and external benchmarking with the plants within and outside the business unit in order to identify best practices for implementation at the plant;
• Generate and review information in the group databases to ensure accuracy of inputs and as a benchmark with other plants;
• Evaluate and challenge stock replenishments which are determined by user departments and planning teams in maintenance and production/process;
• Track the evolution of key stock balances and obtain explanations for significant movement in balances and exceptions while giving adequacy of provisioning;
• Coordinate monthly stock and closing meetings and reports on the status of action points and give an update on the evolution of balances;
• Monitors the robustness of the plant control environment and drives any necessary corrective actions to ensure compliance with group policies and procedures. This involves close liaison with the Internal Audit section on risk assessments and audit recommendations;
• Provide analysis to support decision-making on plant investment project requests to ensure financial viability, consistency with BU strategy and plant improvement plans, and compliance with group rules;
• Carry out zealously with loyalty and faithfulness all the entrusted duties and go wherever CIMERWA Plc needs his/her services;
• Do his/her utmost to use and keep safely the material given to him/her;
• Devote his/her time subject to the rules in force to the services of the employer;
• Abstain from disclosing any confidential information for the duration of the present contract and during the two years following its expiry;
• Accept all the rules and regulations governing labor in Rwanda;
• Any other task related to his/her portfolio as it may be assigned by his/her line manager.
Education and experience requirements.
• Chartered Accountant (ACA, ACCA, CPA, ACTI).
• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or any related field.
• 3 to 5 years experience as an Analyst/Accountant or Finance.

Special Requirements.
• To be Rwandan by Nationality;
• Be able to work under pressure.
• Willing to work extended hours.


JOB DETAILS:
Construction Permitting Officer
Level:5.II
Job description
• Take active part in the planning and or review of the District specific Master Plan and co-supervise and inspect its implementation;
• Prepare, in collaboration with any other involved staff, construction permits to be issued by the District;
• Supervise contractors’ engineering work to ensure value for money and compliance with the technical specifications defined by the District;
• Monitor compliance of ongoing private construction works with the master plan and provide advice to all concerned stakeholders on house construction safety requirements

Minimum Qualifications
• Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering
0 Year of relevant experience
• Bachelor's Degree in Architecture
0 Year of relevant experience
• Bachelor's Degree in Urban Planning
0 Year of relevant experience
• Bachelor's Degree in Rural Settlement
0 Year of relevant experience

Competency and Key Technical Skills
• Integrity
• Strong critical thinking skills and excellent problem solving skills.
• Inclusiveness
• Accountability
• Communication
• Teamwork
• Client/citizen focus
• Professionalism
• Commitment to continuous learning
• Judgment & Decision making skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills;
• Reliable interpersonal communication skills;
• Time management skills
• • Planning and organizational skills;
• Extensive Knowledge in Construction Permitting
• Fluent in Kinyarwanda, English and/ or French; knowledge of all is an advantage


JOB DETAILS:

Plant Manager
About the company: HOGL
Hydro Operations Great Lakes(HOGL) is a Rwandan company incorporated in 2016 in Kigali. The company has a recognized expertise in hydropower and is developing expertise in mini-grid management. With more than 30 employees, the company has an established core business in Operation and Maintenance(O&M) of hydropower plants and is expanding into the development of digital tools to support energy access projects in the region and beyond.

About the position
Description
HOGL is operating since the end of 2018 the Rwaza HPP, a 2.6 MW run-of-river power plant at Rwaza, Nyakimana, near Musanze.
The team on site is composed of one Chief Technician, one Chief Operator, 3 Operators, 4 Dam Operators, 15 Helpers and some casual workers. The team is also supported by the staff based in Kigali, by the Managing Director (based in Belgium but with at least 10 weeks per year in Rwanda) and by international experts.
HOGL is in charge of the daily operation, monitoring and maintenance of the plant. HOGL also manages some of the works to improve the asset.
The current plant manager is about to take his well-earned retirement and a new plant manager is needed to replace him. During the transition period, the current plant manager will assist the new one in his/her duties.

The plant is running 24/7 which requires flexibility in terms of working hours (some maintenance works are done during the weekends and in case of an emergency, work must be done directly, even during the night).
The work will have to be performed fully at the plant located near the IPRC Musanze (Nyakimana). The Plant Manager must live in the area (Musanze is acceptable). The Plant Manager will report directly to the Managing Director of HOGL and will be expected to participate in meetings with the client (international team). Excellent communication skills in English are required.

Task description
• Responsible of the good Operation and Maintenance of Rwaza HPP,
• Responsible of all the staff assigned to Rwaza contract.
• Responsible for compliance with the company's HR policy and responsible for the team's planning.
• Develop and review budgets, standing operating procedures(SOP) or engineering studies.
• Direct operations, maintenance, or repair of hydroelectric power facilities.
• Monitor and inspect hydropower plant equipment and supervise installations, upgrades, or maintenance work
• Plan and coordinate hydroelectric production operations to meet customer requirements.
• Manage subcontractors during repairs, improvement of the asset
• Assist HOGL to develop or implement projects to improve efficiency or effectiveness of hydroelectric plant operations.

Required attitudes:
• Team leader
• Excellent organizational skills
• Excellent communication skills, with the team on the field and with the international partners
• Ability to work under pressure
• Pragmatic and hands-on mentality
• Willingness to work in a position with responsibilities where flexibility is required
• Excellent team player Profile :
• A0 diploma (bachelor) or master in Civil, Electrical, or Mechanical Engineering.
• Minimum 6 years of work experience, with proven track records in:
• at least 6 years in PLC, control panels, and motors ( or generators)
• at least 3 years as manager of a team
• Excellent report writing skills in English
• Excellent project management skills
• Excellent oral and written command of Kinyarwanda and English. French is an asset
• Excellent Computer skills (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint is a minimum)
• A driving license is an asset
• Experience working for company in the energy sector is an asset

What we offer:
• A stable job, working for an international company
• The opportunity to learn from experienced engineers and an international team
• The possibility to be part of a growing international company, with good future career prospects
• A competitive salary, based on your experience
• The health insurance for you and your family (RSSB + an extra private one to complete)
• An open-ended contract