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JOB VACANCY: SENIOR PROJECT MANAGER

POST TITLE: Senior Project Manager
Department: Project Department
Reports to: Management
Grade: Senior Position
Term: Short Term
Salary: TBC
COMPANY PROFILE
Africa Power Solution Sierra Leone Limited is an EPCM service provider operating in various regions throughout Africa. APS focuses on Maintenance & Project work within the Mechanical, Civil & Electrical discipline for the mining & construction industry.
Africa Power Solution Sierra Leone is seeking the most suitable candidate to join our existing team of professionals. All applicants must be a national from Sierra Leone with a valid Identification Document. Applicants will be required to work on the mine site at his or her own cost. Applicants will receive a monthly remuneration.
ATTRIBUTES
A self-contained individual who is mentally robust and able to operate under pressure: determined and tenacious – able to force through change. Operating in a multi-cultural environment, will require a high degree of cultural empathy and awareness. Physically robust, able to operate in austere conditions. High moral standards, setting the example for others to follow. Open minded to change, new ways of working and to constructive criticism.
JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Coordinating internal resources and vendors for the flawless execution of projects and ensuring that all projects are delivered on-time, within scope and within budget.
- Plan and developing project scopes and objectives in details, involving all relevant stakeholders and ensuring technical feasibility
- Help to define project scope, goals and deliverables
- Define tasks and required resources
- Create schedule and project timeline
- Allocating and coordinate internal resources and third parties/vendors for the flawless execution of projects
- Organize and manage staff, contractors and schedules for construction projects. Coordinating the Rotation Schedule of all employees to ensure sufficient staff compliment
- Ensuring staff complement and instruction as specified in agreed contract with client is strictly adhered to
- Create and maintain comprehensive project documentation - Prepare documentation like scope of work, contracts, purchase orders, reports and budgets
- Implement projects
- Measure project performance using appropriate systems, tools and techniques - track deliverables and progress, ensure that all projects are delivered on-time, within scope and within budget
- Oversee budgets, including tracking metrics and updating equipment logs
- Lead meetings to ensure budget, user needs and schedule are met
- Implement and manage change when necessary to meet project outputs
- Use appropriate verification techniques to manage changes in project scope, schedule and costs
- Monitor and report on on project progress and escalate to management as needed
- Present to client reports on progress as well as problems and solutions to client
- Manage the relationship with the client and all stakeholders
- Perform risk management to minimize project risks
- Establish and maintain relationships with third parties/vendors
- Ensuring visibility of supervision on site at all times
- Lead quality assurance
- Comply with the Companies Safety Management System
- Take into account all relevant procedures, guidance etc. relating to the work, which will ensure compliance with companies Safety Management System
- Shall ensure all personnel working under their direction are aware of the requirements placed upon them by the company’s Safety Management System
- Provide proactive and visible HS&E leadership
- Demonstrate commitment to safety through language, behavior and actions
- Demonstrate recognition and responsibility for the safety of colleagues and others on the site
- Visible commitment to the risk assessment process - Ongoing reviews of the process and carry out safety audits in the work environment for compliance
- Promote and encourage team safety performance by participating in and producing quality Tool Box Talks, STOP tours, etc
- Using the PPE required for the specific task or working conditions
- Reporting incidents/ accidents & identifies SHE conditions and work practices that are dangerous or could lead to pollution & report immediately as per the SHE System requirement
- Personal commitment to the corporate values and objectives of Africa Power Solutions Sierra Leone Limited
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED
- Great educational background, preferably in the fields of computer science or engineering for technical project managers
- Proven working experience of at least 5 years as a project manager in the construction sector
- PMP / PRINCE II certification is a plus
- Must be computer literate and proficient in MS Office applications
- Knowledge of construction site best practices and safety procedures
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
- Must be able to stand and/or be on their feet 10-12 hours / day
- Must be able to go up and down on ladder, steps, or other lifts as needed
- Must be able to work in outdoor weather and/or unregulated temperatures for 10-12 hours / day
- Requires the ability to climb stairs frequently, lift or move up to 30 pounds routinely and/or move or lift up to 50 pounds occasionally. Must be able to don proper PPE to examine. May also need to climb ladders and examine work that may be conducted in high, precarious elevations.
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JOB VACANCY: BOILERMAKER
Post Title: Boilermaker
Department: Projects Department
Reports to: Mechanical Supervisor / Boilermaker Supervisor
Grade: Qualified
Term: Short Term Project
Salary: TBC
COMPANY PROFILE
Africa Power Solution Sierra Leone Limited is an EPCM service provider operating in various regions throughout Africa. APS focuses on Maintenance & Project work within the Mechanical, Civil & Electrical discipline for the mining & construction industry.
Africa Power Solution Sierra Leone is seeking the most suitable candidate to join our existing team of professionals. All applicants must be a national from Sierra Leone with a valid Identification Document. Applicants will be required to work on the mine site at his or her own cost. Applicants will receive a monthly remuneration.
ATTRIBUTES
A self-contained individual who is mentally robust and able to operate under pressure: determined and tenacious – able to force through change. Operating in a multi-cultural environment, will require a high degree of cultural empathy and awareness. Physically robust, able to operate in austere conditions. High moral standards, setting the example for others to follow. Open minded to change, new ways of working and to constructive criticism.
JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Construct, assemble, maintain, and repair stationary steam boilers and boiler house auxiliaries. Align structures or plate sections to assemble boiler frame tanks or vats, following blueprints. Work involves use of hand and power tools, plumb bobs, levels, wedges, dogs, or turnbuckles. Assist in testing assembled vessels. Direct cleaning of boilers and boiler furnaces. Inspect and repair boiler fittings, such as safety valves, regulators, automatic-control mechanisms, water columns, and auxiliary machines.
- Study blueprints to determine locations, relationships, or dimensions of parts.
- Review blueprints or specifications to determine work requirements.
- Repair or replace defective pressure vessel parts, such as safety valves or regulators, using torches, jacks, caulking hammers, power saws, threading dies, welding equipment, or metalworking machinery.
- Maintain mechanical equipment.
- Locate and mark reference points for columns or plates on boiler foundations, following blueprints and using straightedges, squares, transits, or measuring instruments.
- Measure materials or objects for installation or assembly.
- Mark reference points on construction materials.
- Bolt or arc weld pressure vessel structures and parts together, using wrenches or welding equipment.
- Weld metal components.
- Position, align, and secure structural parts or related assemblies to boiler frames, tanks, or vats of pressure vessels, following blueprints.
- Install metal structural components.
- Position structural components.
- Install manholes, handholes, taps, tubes, valves, gauges, or feed water connections in drums of water tube boilers, using hand tools.
- Install gauges or controls.
- Bell, bead with power hammers, or weld pressure vessel tube ends to ensure leak proof joints.
- Weld metal components.
- Shape or fabricate parts, such as stacks, uptakes, or chutes, to adapt pressure vessels, heat exchangers, or piping to premises, using heavy-metalworking machines such as brakes, rolls, or drill presses.
- Fabricate parts or components.
- Assemble large vessels in an on-site fabrication shop prior to installation to ensure proper fit.
- Assemble products or production equipment.
- Lay out plate, sheet steel, or other heavy metal and locate and mark bending and cutting lines, using protractors, compasses, and drawing instruments or templates.
- Mark reference points on construction materials.
- Examine boilers, pressure vessels, tanks, or vats to locate defects, such as leaks, weak spots, or defective sections, so that they can be repaired.
- Inspect industrial or commercial equipment to ensure proper operation.
- Shape seams, joints, or irregular edges of pressure vessel sections or structural parts to attain specified fit of parts, using cutting torches, hammers, files, or metalworking machines.
- Fabricate parts or components.
- Inspect industrial or commercial equipment to ensure proper operation.
- Straighten or reshape bent pressure vessel plates or structure parts, using hammers, jacks, or torches.
- Install masonry materials.
- Clean pressure vessel equipment, using scrapers, wire brushes, and cleaning solvents.
- Clean equipment or facilities.
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED
- At least eight years experience as a Boilermaker
- Technical Diploma or HS Diploma
- Certified Trade Test
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
- Must be able to stand and/or be on their feet 10-12 hours / day
- Must be able to lift 50lbs as needed
- Must be able to go up and down on ladder, steps, or other lifts as needed
- Must be able to work in outdoor weather and/or unregulated temperatures for 10-12 hours / day
- Requires the ability to climb stairs frequently, lift or move up to 30 pounds routinely and/or move or lift up to 50 pounds occasionally. Must be able to don proper PPE to examine. May also need to climb ladders and examine work that may be conducted in high, precarious elevations.
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JOB VACANCY: HDPE WELDER
Post Title: HDPE Welder
Department: Projects Department
Reports to: Mechanical Supervisor / Project Manager
Grade: Qualified
Term: Short Term Project
Salary: TBC
COMPANY PROFILE
Africa Power Solution Sierra Leone Limited is an EPCM service provider operating in various regions throughout Africa. APS focuses on Maintenance & Project work within the Mechanical, Civil & Electrical discipline for the mining & construction industry.
Africa Power Solution Sierra Leone is seeking the most suitable candidate to join our existing team of professionals. All applicants must be a national from Sierra Leone with a valid Identification Document. Applicants will be required to work on the mine site at his or her own cost. Applicants will receive a monthly remuneration.
ATTRIBUTES
A self-contained individual who is mentally robust and able to operate under pressure: determined and tenacious – able to force through change. Operating in a multi-cultural environment, will require a high degree of cultural empathy and awareness. Physically robust, able to operate in austere conditions. High moral standards, setting the example for others to follow. Open minded to change, new ways of working and to constructive criticism.
JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Making use of measuring equipment to verify dimensions of material provided against drawings, interpret components and assembly drawings, and use allocated resources and personnel to achieve set engineering (SMPP) construction projects.
- Usage, service, inspection and maintenance (including conditions-based) of engineering operational maintenance primary equipment like HDPE Machines, etc.
- Welding of HDPE pipes in line with parameters of the HDPE machine and proper procedures for butt and electrofusion welding.
- Proper usage of Extrusion Hand Gun & Hot Air Guns
- Dealing with precision equipment in process moulding or extrusion moulding technology.
- Conducting work in line with set quality assurance standards, work targets and specified standards
- Reporting any dangerous conditions/ incident/ accidents immediately as per the SHE system .
- Taking reasonable care of own health and safety and that of others in the workplace.
- Using the PPE required for the specific task or working condition
- Performing tasks assigned to the SHE system i.e. keeps workplace clean.
- Reporting incidents/ accidents & identifies SHE conditions and work practices that are dangerous or could lead to pollution & report immediately as per the SHE System requirement.
- Performing all tasks in accordance with the SHE system.
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED
- Experience working on construction sites and with power tools
- Knowledge of construction site best practices and safety procedures
- Thermoplastic Welding Competency Certificate / Relevant Trade Qualification
- Formal Training Through a Vocational or Technical School
- 5 Years previous experience as Pipe Fitter and HDPE Welding
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
- Must be able to stand and/or be on their feet 10-12 hours / day
- Must be able to go up and down on ladder, steps, or other lifts as needed
- Must be able to work in outdoor weather and/or unregulated temperatures for 10-12 hours / day
- Requires the ability to climb stairs frequently, lift or move up to 30 pounds routinely and/or move or lift up to 50 pounds occasionally. Must be able to don proper PPE to examine. May also need to climb ladders and examine work that may be conducted in high, precarious elevations.
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JOB VACANCY: WELDER
Post Title: Welder
Department: Projects Department
Reports to: Mechanical Supervisor / Project Manager
Grade: Qualified
Term: Short Term Project
Salary: TBC
COMPANY PROFILE
Africa Power Solution Sierra Leone Limited is an EPCM service provider operating in various regions throughout Africa. APS focuses on Maintenance & Project work within the Mechanical, Civil & Electrical discipline for the mining & construction industry.
Africa Power Solution Sierra Leone is seeking the most suitable candidate to join our existing team of professionals. All applicants must be a national from Sierra Leone with a valid Identification Document. Applicants will be required to work on the mine site at his or her own cost. Applicants will receive a monthly remuneration.
ATTRIBUTES
A self-contained individual who is mentally robust and able to operate under pressure: determined and tenacious – able to force through change. Operating in a multi-cultural environment, will require a high degree of cultural empathy and awareness. Physically robust, able to operate in austere conditions. High moral standards, setting the example for others to follow. Open minded to change, new ways of working and to constructive criticism.
JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
We are looking for a skilled Welder to cut and join metals and other materials at our facilities or construction sites. You will operate appropriate equipment to put together mechanical structures or parts with a great deal of precision. Your job is important as it provides the foundation for strong infrastructure.
A welder must be competent in using potentially dangerous equipment following all safety precautions. The ideal candidate will also have a steady hand and great attention to detail. Knowledge of different kinds of metal and their properties is essential.
- Read blueprints and drawings and take or read measurements to plan layout and procedures
- Determine the appropriate welding equipment or method based on requirements
- Set up components for welding according to specifications (e.g. cut material with powered saws to match measurements)
- Operate angle grinders to prepare the parts that must be welded
- Align components using calipers, rulers etc. and clamp pieces
- Weld components using manual or semi-automatic welding equipment in various positions (vertical, horizontal or overhead)
- Repair machinery and other components by welding pieces and filling gaps
- Test and inspect welded surfaces and structure to discover flaws
- Maintain equipment in a condition that does not compromise safety
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED
- At least eight years of welding experience
- Technical Diploma or HS Diploma
- Experience using a variety of welding equipment and procedures (TIG, MMA etc.)
- Experience in using electrical or manual tools (saws, squares, calipers etc.)
- Ability to read and interpret technical documents and drawings
- Knowledge of relative safety standards and willingness to use protective clothing (face-shield, gloves etc.)
- Deftness and attention to detail
- Proficient in English
- Successful completion of a relevant apprenticeship program is required
- Professional Certification (e.g. an AWS welding certificate) will be a plus
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
- Must be able to stand and/or be on their feet 10-12 hours / day
- Must be able to go up and down on ladder, steps, or other lifts as needed
- Must be able to work in outdoor weather and/or unregulated temperatures for 10-12 hours / day
- Requires the ability to climb stairs frequently, lift or move up to 30 pounds routinely and/or move or lift up to 50 pounds occasionally. Must be able to don proper PPE to examine. May also need to climb ladders and examine work that may be conducted in high, precarious elevations.
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JOB VACANCY: BOILERMAKER SUPERVISOR
Post Title: Boilermaker Supervisor
Department: Projects Department
Reports to: Mechanical Supervisor / Project Manager
Grade: Qualified
Term: Short Term Project
Salary: TBC
COMPANY PROFILE
Africa Power Solution Sierra Leone Limited is an EPCM service provider operating in various regions throughout Africa. APS focuses on Maintenance & Project work within the Mechanical, Civil & Electrical discipline for the mining & construction industry.
Africa Power Solution Sierra Leone is seeking the most suitable candidate to join our existing team of professionals. All applicants must be a national from Sierra Leone with a valid Identification Document. Applicants will be required to work on the mine site at his or her own cost. Applicants will receive a monthly remuneration.
ATTRIBUTES
A self-contained individual who is mentally robust and able to operate under pressure: determined and tenacious – able to force through change. Operating in a multi-cultural environment, will require a high degree of cultural empathy and awareness. Physically robust, able to operate in austere conditions. High moral standards, setting the example for others to follow. Open minded to change, new ways of working and to constructive criticism.
JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The role is responsible for leading a team of boilermakers, performing performance evaluations and performance optimisation. Construct, assemble, maintain, and repair stationary steam boilers and boiler house auxiliaries. Align structures or plate sections to assemble boiler frame tanks or vats, following blueprints. Work involves use of hand and power tools, plumb bobs, levels, wedges, dogs, or turnbuckles.
- Supervise team of Boilermakers
- Oversee and be responsible to assist the construction manager in all Boilermaking activities on the section
- Control man hours allowed for erection,ensure all budgets are met or improved. This includes updating construction schedules and assisting with drawing up of construction schedules - Must be able to work unsupervised and lead a team
- Must report all deviations from the scope of work timeously in writing to the construction manager
- Study blueprints to determine locations, relationships, or dimensions of parts.
- Review blueprints or specifications to determine work requirements.
- Repair or replace defective pressure vessel parts, such as safety valves or regulators, using torches, jacks, caulking hammers, power saws, threading dies, welding equipment, or metalworking machinery.
- Maintain mechanical equipment.
- Locate and mark reference points for columns or plates on boiler foundations, following blueprints and using straightedges, squares, transits, or measuring instruments.
- Measure materials or objects for installation or assembly.
- Mark reference points on construction materials.
- Bolt or arc weld pressure vessel structures and parts together, using wrenches or welding equipment.
- Weld metal components.
- Position, align, and secure structural parts or related assemblies to boiler frames, tanks, or vats of pressure vessels, following blueprints.
- Install metal structural components.
- Install manholes, handholes, taps, tubes, valves, gauges, or feed water connections in drums of water tube boilers, using hand tools.
- Install gauges or controls.
- Bell, bead with power hammers, or weld pressure vessel tube ends to ensure leak proof joints.
- Weld metal components.
- Shape or fabricate parts, such as stacks, uptakes, or chutes, to adapt pressure vessels, heat exchangers, or piping to premises, using heavy-metalworking machines such as brakes, rolls, or drill presses.
- Fabricate parts or components.
- Assemble large vessels in an on-site fabrication shop prior to installation to ensure proper fit.
- Assemble products or production equipment.
- Lay out plate, sheet steel, or other heavy metal and locate and mark bending and cutting lines, using protractors, compasses, and drawing instruments or templates.
- Mark reference points on construction materials.
- Examine boilers, pressure vessels, tanks, or vats to locate defects, such as leaks, weak spots, or defective sections, so that they can be repaired.
- Inspect industrial or commercial equipment to ensure proper operation.
- Shape seams, joints, or irregular edges of pressure vessel sections or structural parts to attain specified fit of parts, using cutting torches, hammers, files, or metalworking machines.
- Fabricate parts or components.
- Inspect industrial or commercial equipment to ensure proper operation.
- Straighten or reshape bent pressure vessel plates or structure parts, using hammers, jacks, or torches.
- Install masonry materials.
- Oversee the cleaning of pressure vessel equipment and facilities.
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED
- At least eight years experience as a Boilermaker
- At least five years experience as a Supervisor
- Technical Diploma or HS Diploma
- Certified Trade Test
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
- Must be able to stand and/or be on their feet 10-12 hours / day
- Must be able to go up and down on ladder, steps, or other lifts as needed
- Must be able to work in outdoor weather and/or unregulated temperatures for 10-12 hours / day
- Requires the ability to climb stairs frequently, lift or move up to 30 pounds routinely and/or move or lift up to 50 pounds occasionally. Must be able to don proper PPE to examine. May also need to climb ladders and examine work that may be conducted in high, precarious elevations.
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JOB VACANCY: RIGGER
Post Title: Rigger
Department: Projects Department
Reports to: Mechanical Supervisor / Project Manager
Grade: Qualified
Term: Short Term Project
Salary: TBC
COMPANY PROFILE
Africa Power Solution Sierra Leone Limited is an EPCM service provider operating in various regions throughout Africa. APS focuses on Maintenance & Project work within the Mechanical, Civil & Electrical discipline for the mining & construction industry.
Africa Power Solution Sierra Leone is seeking the most suitable candidate to join our existing team of professionals. All applicants must be a national from Sierra Leone with a valid Identification Document. Applicants will be required to work on the mine site at his or her own cost. Applicants will receive a monthly remuneration.
ATTRIBUTES
A self-contained individual who is mentally robust and able to operate under pressure: determined and tenacious – able to force through change. Operating in a multi-cultural environment, will require a high degree of cultural empathy and awareness. Physically robust, able to operate in austere conditions. High moral standards, setting the example for others to follow. Open minded to change, new ways of working and to constructive criticism.
JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
We are currently seeking an experienced and highly-skilled rigger to join our hardworking team. In this role, you will demonstrate your experience and expertise alongside others who take the profession seriously and are committed to a safe work environment. You will ensure that all loads and equipment are lifted and set properly, demonstrating consistent commitment to safety at all times. You will work as part of the team, ensuring our operation runs smoothly and on schedule.
- Attach rigging and signal crane or hoist operators to lift heavy frame and plate sections or other parts into place.
- Operate cranes, hoists, or other moving or lifting equipment.
- Signal equipment operators to indicate proper equipment positioning.
- Signal or verbally direct workers engaged in hoisting and moving loads, in order to ensure safety of workers and materials.
- Test rigging to ensure safety and reliability.
- Attach loads to rigging to provide support or prepare them for moving, using hand and power tools
- Select gear such as slings, shackles, chokers and winches, according to load weights and sizes, facilities, and work schedules.
- Control movement of heavy equipment through narrow openings or confined spaces, using chain falls, gin poles, gallows frames, and other equipment.
- Tilt, dip, and turn suspended loads to maneuver over, under, and/or around obstacles, using multi-point suspension techniques.
- Manipulate rigging lines, hoists, and pulling gear to move or support materials such as heavy equipment.
- Clean and dress machine surfaces and component parts.
- Attach pulleys and blocks to fixed overhead structures such as beams, ceilings, and gin pole booms, using bolts and clamps
- Dismantle and store rigging equipment after use.
- Operate forklifts, tri-lifter and other equipment (licensed only)
- Read blueprints / plans and conduct a full layout of baselines and machinery positions
- Direct the support of Helpers while providing training and oversight.
- Coordinate and ensure all tasks are completed on time.
- Follow directions carefully.
- Comply with regulations and safety requirements.
- Do any additional tasks that are asked or needed to be completed.
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED
- Willingness to safely complete any tasks that are assigned with a positive attitude.
- Understand weights of equipment and rigging tools
- Read blueprints / plans and/or create lift plans
- Skilled at driving lifting equipment
- Skilled with power tools
- High School Diploma or Equivalent
- Rigger Certification
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
- Must be able to stand and/or be on their feet 10-12 hours / day
- Must be able to go up and down on ladder, steps, or other lifts as needed
- Must be able to work in outdoor weather and/or unregulated temperatures for 10-12 hours / day
- Requires the ability to climb stairs frequently, lift or move up to 30 pounds routinely and/or move or lift up to 50 pounds occasionally. Must be able to don proper PPE to examine. May also need to climb ladders and examine work that may be conducted in high, precarious elevations.
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