Site Patroller at Twiga Cement

Site Patroller at Twiga Cement

Site Patroller

Job Overview

Twiga Cement (Tanzania Portland Cement PLC) is seeking a detail-oriented, safety-conscious Site Patroller to join its engineering and operations department at its plant in Dar es Salaam. Reporting directly to the Kilns Manager, the successful candidate will conduct regular field inspections, monitor equipment performance (primarily across Raw Mills and Kilns areas), detect mechanical/process abnormalities, and collaborate closely with the Central Control Room (CCR) team to sustain smooth, continuous cement manufacturing operations.

Key Information

• Company: Twiga Cement (Tanzania Portland Cement PLC / Heidelberg Materials Group)

• Department: Engineering & Operations (Kiln & Raw Mill Operations)

• Location: Dar es Salaam, Tanzania

• Reports To: Kilns Manager

• Application Deadline: October 20, 2026 (Note: October 20 in text body / October 21 in portal header)

Key Responsibilities

• Field Inspection & Equipment Monitoring: Execute regular patrol walks in the Kiln, Raw Mill, Cyclone, Cooler, Fan, and Conveyor areas; verify local parameters against CCR digital readings; and detect operational defects (e.g., leaks, overheating, excessive vibration, air leaks, spillages, or unusual noises).

• CCR Collaboration & Operational Adjustments: Perform field operational adjustments as directed by CCR operators/supervisors; assist with equipment isolations, sampling, and process flow maintenance during plant start-ups, shutdowns, or emergency stops.

• Health, Safety, Environment (HSE) & Housekeeping: Enforce OSHA compliance, company safety rules, and Permit-to-Work (PTW) protocols; report near-misses and unsafe conditions; and maintain high 5S housekeeping standards within assigned work areas.

• Logging & Shift Handover: Record field observations and abnormalities in shift checklists, deliver structured shift handovers to incoming personnel, and escalate critical issues affecting production or reliability.

Requirements & Qualifications

1. Education & Academic Background

• Degree: Bachelor’s Degree in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Process Engineering, or Industrial Engineering from a recognized university.

2. Experience & Technical Knowledge

• Work Experience: Preferred 1 to 3 years of relevant operational experience in a cement manufacturing plant or heavy industrial continuous-process facility.

• Fresh Graduates: High-performing fresh graduates with strong practical technical aptitude and relevant engineering degrees are strongly encouraged to apply.

• Added Advantages: Knowledge of machine operations (Raw Mills, Kilns, Preheaters, Coolers) and industrial process equipment troubleshooting.

3. Core Competencies & Attributes

• High commitment to Health, Safety, and Environmental standards.

• Strong observational, problem-solving, and basic equipment troubleshooting skills.

• Clear communication skills for real-time radio/verbal coordination with CCR operators.

• Readiness to work in a shift-based, heavy manufacturing environment.

How to Apply

Interested and qualified candidates should prepare an application package containing a detailed CV in PDF format, email and phone contacts, plus names and addresses of three (3) professional referees, and submit it via the official application portal or company channels before the deadline.

CLICK HERE TO APPLY

• Application Deadline: October 20, 2026

Note: Twiga Cement is an Equal Opportunity Employer. No charges or recruitment fees apply for this position.