BUA Cement, owned by Nigeria's second-richest man, Abdulsamad Rabiu has announced three exciting job opportunities for qualified Nigerians.

The company is looking to fill the positions of cement process engineers/CCR operators, automation engineers, mechanical maintenance engineers, and chemists/senior chemists.

BUA Cement disclosed this is a post shared on X.

The post reads: "Our company is a major player in Nigeria's cement manufacturing industry with two widely-accepted and award-winning brands of cement – BUA Cement and Sokoto Cement.

"We are seeking qualified and experienced professionals with a track record of excellence in cement production for our two ultra-modern cement plants in Edo and Sokoto States."

The company added: "At BUA Cement, we are committed to providing a workplace in which every employee feels empowered to contribute, make an impact, and have the opportunity to develop exceptional talents and skills"

How to apply

Qualified Nigerians interested candidates are to apply using this link. The company also noted that the application deadline is set for Friday, January 17, 2025.

It added: "Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted."

Details about the roles and qualification

BUA Cement also provided insight into the roles for Nigerians looking to apply.

Automation Engineers

The automation engineer is responsible for the design, programming, troubleshooting, and optimization of automation and control systems used in cement plant operations.

Key Duties Include: Designing, implementing, and configuring automation systems for cement plant processes, including raw material preparation, kiln operations, grinding, and packing.

Optimizing automation systems to improve production efficiency, achieve energy savings, and reduce downtime.

Requirements for application:

Candidates must possess an HND or a B.Eng. degree in Automation Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, or a related field.

Candidates must have at least 5 to 8 years of hands-on experience with automation systems, ideally in a cement plant or heavy industry environment. Mechanical maintenance engineers Duties & Responsibilities include routine and preventive maintenance on the vertical raw mill (VRM) and associated systems, including the mill body, rollers, hydraulic systems, drives, and gearboxes.

Monitor the performance of the vertical raw mill and suggest improvements to enhance efficiency and productivity.

Qualification/Experience for this role is HND or B. Engineering degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field. Also, a minimum of 5-8 years of experience in mechanical maintenance in a cement plant or similar industrial environment is required.