Control Room Operator (x6)

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Chilanga Cement is the leading supplier of building materials and major construction solutions provider in Zambia and the regional market. The Company operates a network of facilities, which includes two integrated Cement plants (with a combined capacity of 1,500,000 tonnes per annum) in Chilanga and Ndola, and distributes by road and rail to all corners of the country and southern Africa.Advertise in Zambia

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Joining Chilanga Cement means being part of a successful organization that builds its business strategy around product innovation. For Chilanga Cement, People Development is an investment in the future. Training and skills development means employees can take control of their own careers; everyone builds their own rich and diversified career portfolio. You hold the keys to your success!

Chilanga Cement, Ndola Plant, is looking to recruit a dynamic, motivated, enthusiastic and qualified individuals to take up the roles of;

1. CONTROL ROOM OPERATOR (X6)

Overall Mission of the Role:

The role of the Control Room Operator is to work in a team environment ensuring the safe and uninterrupted operation of the plant in order to achieve production targets, product quality, maximize operational efficiency, and maintain environmental compliance, all in an atmosphere of continuous improvement and on-going change

Main Responsibilities:

Control all major process lines within the cement manufacturing operation including equipment commissioning, starts-ups, shutdowns, and emergency condition management as per established SOP’s in order to meet production requirements.
Monitor continuously, all plant process lines using all available tools to ensure employee safety, stable equipment operation, equipment integrity within prescribe design limitations, operating targets, and environmental regulations
Control product quality at all stages of the cement manufacturing process by having a clear understanding of the targets, and the levers that are used to control the targets, along with the appropriate decision-making process based on the impact of each lever
Coordinate plant resources to troubleshoot, inspect, and maintain plant equipment as required, to meet production demands and prevent failures
Maintain awareness of the automation system control strategy and makes recommendations for continuous improvement.
Communicate effectively with all levels of the plant organization in both verbal and written format.
Maintain awareness of plant operating costs. Considers these costs regularly in the decision-making process.
Performs any other duties assigned by superiors

Behavioral competencies:

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Must present a professional image to co-workers, external customers, and community.
Ability to analyze problems set operational priorities, implements actions and follow- through to completion.
Ability to multi task and perform under varying degrees of stress
Must be capable of following strict procedures and instructions while at the same time, able to manage unexpected events.
Ability to resolve personal conflict as well as facilitate group or team conflict resolution
Ability to act with influence in a group environment with high standards of personal integrity and honesty
Ability to manage ongoing change in a workplace environment

Technical Skills:

Basic principles

Mathematical Skills: Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as interest, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. Chemistry and Physics. As per CECIL + Prerequisites.

Safety

As per Chilanga Cement Safety Policy including Plant Safety Orientation including lock out, tag out, First Aid, CPR, Confined Space, Working at height, material hazard awareness systems

Environmental

Plant environmental regulations, permitting, and compliance

Equipment

An understanding of the major and auxiliary equipment used in cement manufacturing including components, inspection and troubleshooting requirements along with general electrical and mechanical aptitude for mechanical and electrical.

Process

An understanding of manufacturing theory including air and material flows and control strategies for all major process lines associated with cement manufacturing: Quarry, Raw grinding, Pyroprocessing, and Finish grinding operations.

Other

Problem solving methods and tools (Root Cause Failure Analysis, Risk Analysis). Understanding of cause and effect relationships. Other production tools

Communications

Good communication skills-including listening skills, the ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.

Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.

Qualifications and Experience required:

A Technical College diploma is recommended or equivalent
Minimum of 2 years of production experience, along with a formal entry evaluation.

Application Details and Dead Line:

Interested applicants should fill in the attached application form and submit it together with their updated CVs, application letter and scanned copies of qualifications to the address below no later than 13th April, 2026.

Applicants should ensure that the position they are applying for is clearly written in the subject of the email. Only emailed applications will be accepted and should be sent to:

E-Mail Address: recruitment.zambia@huaxincem.com
Please also note that only short-listed candidates will be contacted.