ABOUT HOLCIM

A global leader in innovative and sustainable building materials and solutions, Holcim is active in four business segments – Cement, Aggregates, Ready-Mix Concrete and Solutions & Products. Holcim employs ~70,000 people in 70 countries across the globe.

Further information can be found on: https://www.holcim.com/. Sustainability is at the core of Holcim’s Strategy and to know more:

https://www.holcim.com/sites/holcim/files/atoms/files/holcim_capital_markets_day_2021_strategy_2025_presentation_1.pdf

ABOUT THE COMPANY: LAFARGEHOLCIM BANGLADESH

LafargeHolcim Bangladesh operates the only integrated cement plant in Bangladesh. It is the only cement company that has access to key raw material resource (limestone) required for the manufacturing of clinker. Limestone is transferred via unique 17km long international cross border single conveyer belt that is an engineering marvel in itself. It also has world class grinding stations located at Dhaka and Mongla that produce cement of the finest quality.

LafargeHolcim Bangladesh is the largest listed cement player in Bangladesh with market capitalization of ~USD 1.0bn (as on 29th Mar 2022). It offers broad range of products and is continuously innovating to offer customized solutions to the construction market in Bangladesh.

LafargeHolcim Bangladesh sells cement under two premium brands: Supercrete and Holcim Strong Structure. It also offers value added solutions customized for the Bangladesh market by leveraging Holcim‘s Smart Blend Technology: Holcim Water Protect (addresses key problems of water seepage, dampness and water ingress that are of significant concern for home builders) and Holcim Shokti (Bangladesh’s first Rapid High Early Strength cement). It has a wide network of 500+ distributors and 7,000+ retailers that help it to distribute its products across the country. It also has its own e-commerce website (Nirman Bandhob: https://www.nirmanbandhob.com/) through which customers can buy cement, aggregates and other products directly from the company.

LafargeHolcim Bangladesh is also the only integrated aggregates manufacturer in the country and supplies high quality aggregates to real estate developers, ready mix concrete manufacturers and infrastructure projects. LafargeHolcim Bangladesh is the only professional waste management and disposal company in Bangladesh. Geocycle Bangladesh sources and disposes significant amount of waste which contributes to sustainability, prevents it from ending up in landfills and prevents environmental pollution.

LafargeHolcim Bangladesh employs ~650 full time employees and provides direct or indirect employment opportunities to over 3,000 people.

We are proud of what we do. Thanks to our teams' energy, commitment and ideas, we are reinventing how the world builds to make it greener and smarter for all. We are driven by agility, empowerment and accountability. We are an equal opportunities employer, people are treated fairly at work – we respect and support human rights. We value our diverse workforce and strive to create an inclusive culture where everyone can bring their authentic self to work. We are looking for talented individuals as we create a high-performance workplace – one where anyone can be a problem solver, maverick, and innovator. Apply for the following position if you want to work in a place where safety comes first, collaboration matters and diversity is celebrated.

Job Title Assistant Engineer – Mechanical Maintenance
Location Chhatak, Sunamganj
Department Mechanical Maintenance
Reporting to Sr. Manager Mechanical Maintenance
Local/Expatriate  The job is open for Bangladeshi nationals.
Compensation & Benefits Attractive remuneration and benefits in line with the industry practices.  
Required Qualifications and Experiences
  • Diploma in Mechanical Engineering/LTMC from any reputed institute.
  • Minimum 10 years of experience in the relevant field.
  • Strong knowledge and experienced on hydraulic system, Gearbox Maintenance, Conveyor belt jointing, equipment alignment, Lubrication system etc.
  • Lifting, Rigging, Millwright Fitting, Equipment Alignment. 
  • Safety rules and regulations

Key Role:

The incumbent will be responsible for ensuring optimum performance of industrial machinery and keeping with Company requirements and standards, ensuring personal safety to all employees.

Troubleshooting, repairing and maintenance of Belt Conveyor, Stacker, Reclaimer, Weigh Feeders, Vertical Roller Mill, Kiln & Cooler, Ball Mill, Separator, Hydraulic system, Apron Feeder, Bucket Elevator, Crusher, Lubrication system, Air slide, Packer, Burge loader and truck loader, Pumps, Compressors etc.

Day to day maintenance, Shift activities & preventive maintenance of all Mechanical equipment in the plant. Coordinate with Supervisors and other departments to identify, define and solve problems.

Main Responsibilities 

Issues

  1. Challenge of working with people who has a very little awareness on safety due to lack of heavy industrial culture.
  2. Challenge of working in a place where there is a little scope to meet the emergency for spares, service etc. due to location.
  3. Challenge of working along with contractor manpower who require lot more exposure.

Management:

  • Responsible for Adherence to safety policy, rules and PPE in the field level.
  • Responsible for co-ordination and/or performing all plant mechanical maintenance activity in his responsibility area.
  • In – depth knowledge of maintenance of all process equipment used in cement industry, maintenance management methods, predictive inspection tools and computer based maintenance management systems Responsible for the maintenance and upkeep of the relevant equipment.
  • Respond to emergency maintenance needs.
  • Ensure the quality of maintenance job.
  • To monitor the condition of machinery, taking preventive action to avoid stoppages/break downs.
  • Monitor job duration and performance of crew.
  • Recommends improvements for reliability increase and cost reduction
  • Responsible for scheduled inspection of tools and tackles (including safety tools and tackles) and ensuring that these are in optimal condition of safe use.
  • Responsible for recording of daily job activities.
  • Work with the planning in the development of job planning to make it more effective.
  • Ensure proper upkeep of departmental manuals, documents, log sheets etc.
  • Ensure proper use of P.P.E by subordinates & self & abide by safety procedures.
  • Responsible for training & guiding subordinates.
  • Apart from computerized maintenance schedules observes day to condition of machinery by feel and touch methods also.
  • Responsible for giving feedback to Preventive Maintenance Department.
  • Responsible for maintaining a safe and healthy work environment, considering the environmental implications of the work.

Leadership and managerial abilities:

  • Good Communication skills
  • Diligence & sincerity
  • Teamwork
  • Analytical skills & reasoning ability
  • Ability to work effectively in team.
  • Ability to lead and persuade others, positively influencing the outcome of team efforts
  • Good Analytical and communication skills
  • Experience and comfort, working in a fast-paced business environment with ability to consistently meet tight deadlines
  • Strong communication, interpersonal and team-playing skills

Apply Procedure

Application Deadline: 18th September, 2025.