Background

Cement Products Limited (CPL) is a leading cement production company committed to excellence, safety, and environmental stewardship. We operate modern quarrying and cement production facilities, supplying high-quality cement to the Malawian market and beyond.

Job Description

The Crusher Plant Technician will be responsible for the maintenance, diagnosis, and repair of quarry and crushing-plant machinery, including jaw crushers, cone crushers, impact crushers, vibrating screens, conveyor belts, and associated equipment, to ensure reliable and efficient raw-material processing.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership and support in the operation and maintenance of the crusher plant.
• Perform routine, preventive, and breakdown maintenance on crushers, vibrating screens, conveyor belts, rollers, and associated equipment.
• Inspect mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical systems to diagnose operational faults and carry out appropriate repairs.
• Replace and maintain worn components, including liner plates, jaw dies, bearings, rollers, and other crusher components, to optimize crushing efficiency.
• Conduct regular inspections of crusher-plant equipment and identify potential faults and maintenance requirements.
• Adhere to and promote strict company safety standards, Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedures, and environmental requirements during maintenance activities.
• Maintain accurate records of maintenance activities, equipment performance, breakdowns, and parts replacement requirements for management review.
• Work closely with plant operators and other engineering personnel to minimize equipment downtime and improve plant availability.
• Promote teamwork, good communication, safety awareness, and a strong maintenance culture.
• Perform any other duties relevant to the position as assigned by the supervisor.

Qualifications & Experience

• Tertiary Certificate in General Fitting, Mechanical Engineering, or a related engineering field.
• Minimum of 8 years’ relevant experience, preferably in a busy quarry, mining, or manufacturing environment.
• Strong practical experience in the repair and maintenance of crusher plants.
• Experience with coal crushers and water-washing plants will be an added advantage.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and leadership skills.
• High level of integrity, accuracy, professionalism, and attention to detail.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure and as part of a multidisciplinary team.

• Provide technical leadership and support in the operation and maintenance of the crusher plant.
• Perform routine, preventive, and breakdown maintenance on crushers, vibrating screens, conveyor belts, rollers, and associated equipment.
• Inspect mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical systems to diagnose operational faults and carry out appropriate repairs.
• Replace and maintain worn components, including liner plates, jaw dies, bearings, rollers, and other crusher components, to optimize crushing efficiency.
• Conduct regular inspections of crusher-plant equipment and identify potential faults and maintenance requirements.
• Adhere to and promote strict company safety standards, Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedures, and environmental requirements during maintenance activities.
• Maintain accurate records of maintenance activities, equipment performance, breakdowns, and parts replacement requirements for management review.
• Work closely with plant operators and other engineering personnel to minimize equipment downtime and improve plant availability.
• Promote teamwork, good communication, safety awareness, and a strong maintenance culture.
• Perform any other duties relevant to the position as assigned by the supervisor.

• Strong practical experience in the repair and maintenance of crusher plants.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and leadership skills.
• High level of integrity, accuracy, professionalism, and attention to detail.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure and as part of a multidisciplinary team.

• Tertiary Certificate in General Fitting, Mechanical Engineering, or a related engineering field.
• Minimum of 8 years’ relevant experience, preferably in a busy quarry, mining, or manufacturing environment.
• Experience with coal crushers and water-washing plants will be an added advantage.