Batching Plant Operator

Fort Hermon Limited - We are a dynamic engineering and construction company specializing in delivering high-quality infrastructure, building, and industrial projects. With a focus on innovation, safety, and technical excellence, we provide end-to-end solutions that meet global standards and exceed client expectations.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Batching Plant Operator

Location: Lagos
Employment Type: Contract

Job Summary

• The Batching Plant Operator is responsible for operating, monitoring, and maintaining the concrete batching plant to ensure the accurate and efficient production of quality concrete in line with project specifications, production schedules, and safety standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Adhere strictly to company HSE policies and ensure safe operating procedures are followed.
• Coordinate with the Site Engineer, QA/QC team, and concrete delivery team to meet daily production requirements.
• Ensure proper housekeeping and cleanliness around the batching plant.
• Maintain accurate records of daily production, material consumption, and concrete mix quantities.
• Carry out basic troubleshooting and coordinate maintenance activities when necessary.
• Conduct routine inspections of the batching plant and report mechanical or operational faults promptly.
• Accurately measure and batch cement, aggregates, water, and admixtures according to approved concrete mix designs.
• Operate and control the concrete batching plant to ensure efficient and uninterrupted production.
• Monitor the batching process to ensure consistency, quality, and compliance with project specifications.
• Prevent material wastage and ensure optimal utilisation of plant resources.
• Ensure proper calibration of weighing systems, sensors, and other batching equipment.
• Monitor stock levels of cement, aggregates, water, and admixtures and notify the appropriate department when replenishment is required.

Requirements and Qualifications

• Good understanding of concrete mix designs, batching processes, and material proportions.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet project production targets.
• Ability to operate automated and manual batching plant systems.
• Minimum of SSCE/OND or relevant technical qualification.
• 3–5 years' hands-on experience operating a concrete batching plant, preferably within a construction environment.
• Basic knowledge of equipment maintenance and troubleshooting.
• Good numerical, record-keeping, and reporting skills.
• Strong commitment to safety and operational efficiency.

Key Competencies:

• Safety consciousness.
• Teamwork and communication.
• Attention to detail and accuracy.
• Time management.
• Technical and mechanical aptitude.
• Problem-solving skills.
• Accountability and reliability.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: [email protected] using the Job Title as the subject of the email.