Concrete Pump Operator Job in Kenya

Jun 21, 2017

Job Title: Concrete Pump Operator

Branch: Concrete

Department: Maintenance

Reporting Authority: Maintenance Engineer

Supervisor: Maintenance Engineer
 
Direct Reports: Concrete Pump Attendants

Job Purpose: Ensure efficiency and reliability of the pumps by operating them in line with their use/handling procedures as detailed by the pump manufacturer.

 

Major Accountabilities and Activities

• Health and safety management on all related tasks on the pump and on site.


• Efficiently Operate company and/or hired pump in line with OEM guidelines to discharge concrete as required.


• Report all faults of the pump to the pump maintenance team as soon as they are detected.


• Set up pump and pipes with the help of pump assistants to required points at the site, in readiness for pumping concrete.


• Oversee cleaning of the pump after use to prevent caking of concrete in the pump and its related accessories. Ensure their safekeeping at all times.


• Oversee minor servicing, oiling and greasing.


• Coordinate all pumping activities at the site for safe and orderly discharge of concrete.


• Act as company representative and site manager on all pumping sites from commencement to completion of task i.e. contractors Vs company property.


• Protect the company from environmental exposures during cleaning of concrete on site etc.


• Protect company from any loses that may occur from site administration, by pre-inspecting site, and recommending necessary improvements.


• Generate and keep records that will guide in pump performance vs target and keep monitoring the same for decision making purposes.

1. Number of stoppages for (operation related) incident (NSFI) and mean time between pump accessory failures.


2. Using, cleaning and storing the pump and its related accessories in the prescribed manner.


3. Proper record keeping and analysis of performance over a periods of time and propose improvements therein.

Building Capacity:

• Training of new pump operators or attendants on full pumping operations monitoring their progress.

Skills Required
 

Technical Competencies

• Diploma in Mechanical (construction plant option) or Hydraulics.


• Three to five years experience in a concrete manufacturing & pumping set-up.


• Experienced in trouble-shooting, analysis and decision making.


• Experience in heavy commercial driving.


• Electronics knowledge will be an added advantage.


• Management Skills


• Teamwork skills.


• Good supervisory skills.


• Training/learning cascading skills.


• Ability to work under pressure and with conflicting priorities.

Qualified persons to apply at recruitment@cdl.co.ke
 

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted