CAREERS AT SETRACO (click here to apply)

Setraco was established in 1977 and started by constructing township and district roads in what was then Bendel State. Over the last thirty years the Company has rapidly grown to become one of the largest construction companies in Nigeria specialized in roads and bridges. With a presence today in around 20 states; Setraco has played a key role in developing Nigeria’s infrastructure as the Country strives towards becoming a developed nation.

Job Description and Requirements

Plant Manager Brief Description of Duties:

Overview the technical and managerial aspects of the Plant Department, including those of the quarries, stores, asphalt plants and batching plants.

Coordinate the functions, procurement and mobilization/demobilization of Plant facilities and personnel for various projects.

Provide specialized expertise and advice to the areas of operations on all related Plant aspects.

Coordinate with the Estimating Department for economic plant usage and selection for various types of plant application.


Requirements:

Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Minimum of 15 years experience in repair, maintenance and management of large road construction fleet of equipment.

At least 5 years experience in similar position with proven record.


Quarry Operations Manager Brief Description of Duties:

Oversee the full operation of all Setraco Quarries/Crushers.

Review and approve budgets/imprest prepared by the Quarry Supervisor.

Review and approve requests of material to be procured by Head Office.

Schedule production based on Sites’ requirements.

Review production reports and take necessary action where and when needed.

Submit to the Executive Committee a consolidated Monthly Report of all quarry/crusher operations, both financial and production.

Ensure that blasting plans are approved before blasting and best blasting practice is carried out.

Ensure timely and appropriate returns are presented to the Ministry of Mines and Solid Minerals.

Initiate and arrange refresher training courses for Supervisors in the latest techniques.

Arrange for exploration, acquiring and setting new Quarries/Crushers.

Requirements:

A background of quarry industry or surface mining experience

Minimum 10 years experience in field

Excellent communication skills, written – verbal in English

Experience at mine planning, subcontract management, cost management a plus.


Financial/Cost Controller Brief Description of Duties:

Directs and control the financial activities of the Company.

Prepares reports which summarize and forecast
Company business activity and financial position in areas of income, expenses and earnings based on past, present and expected operations.

Experience in accounting system development, financial management, financial reporting and setting-up internal financial policies and procedures.

Monitoring the implementation of accounting company policies and procedures at Head Office and various sites of the Company.

Study and report any variances between actual and budgeted expenditure, showing their effects on the forecast final costs.

Arranges for audits of company accounts as well as supervise and support financial team in the necessary preparations for the external audit materials and financial reporting.

Supervises and directs subordinates in various financial statements, reports and setting-up and implementation of cost centers.

Requirements:

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, preferably CPA, CFA.

7-10 years experience in same specialization in the construction industry.

High degree of supervisory and team building skills, to supervise and motivate the team with his interpersonal skills so as to facilitate the creation of a continuous learning environment that fosters team work, process improvement and skills development



Project Engineer (Roads or Bridges works) Brief Description of Duties:

Control and coordinate the execution of the work package ensuring that work is carried out in accordance with specifications and crafts standards, specify working methods and interpret specifications and formal drawings as necessary.

Direct the project work and exercise strict control over costs of construction.

Review any variation from the budget expenditures and initiate remedial action as deemed necessary.

Preparation of work progress reports and Certificates of work done.

Requirements:

Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering

3 -5 years experience in same specialization within the construction industry.

Strong personality and ability to lead, control and co-ordinate site construction activities.


Technical Control Engineer Brief Description of Duties:

Prepare comprehensive reports to identify, analyze and monitor all assigned project costs, with the view to facilitating completion of the project.

Compile information concerning unit cost and rates experience on the various phases of contract for incorporation in the reference material manuals for future estimates.

Identify, schedule and monitor procurement of the project construction materials in accordance with requirements of work program and specifications as defined in the contract.

Supervise and coordinate detailed compilation and finalization of budget for the awarded projects based on materials compiled by the Estimate
Manager in the course of tender preparation. This also involves comprehensive discussion of draft budget and subsequent revisions of it, with the designated Project Manager, his cost control Engineer and the Project Coordinator.

Monitor consumption trends and current stock levels of materials in order to plan future requirements and replenish stocks as necessary.

In addition, monitor materials issues against actual usage in order to determine the waste factor and report findings to the Project Manager.
Organize, direct, plan, schedule and control all the necessary resources to complete the job according to the contractual obligations on time within the policies, programs and budget.

Requirements:

Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering.

2-5 years experience in same specialization within the construction industry.

Excellent reporting, writing and presentation skills.



Structural Design Engineer Brief Description of Duties:

Conceive an overall structural analysis for Reinforced Concrete Bridges, (i.e. substructure and superstructure) in accordance to the British Standard Code.

Good knowledge in Soil Mechanics and capacity to design piling foundation of different types (e.g. Board piles, driven piles etc...)

Ability to design miscellaneous structural element (e.g. retaining walls, tanks, Slab on grade etc…)

Interpret and produce shop-drawings, prepare detailed calculation notes, bar bending schedule and BOQ

Requirements:

Bachelor’s Degree in Civil or/and Structural Engineering

3-6 years experience in above related specialization.

Good experience in finite- elements and statistical software (e.g. STAAD Pro, ROBOT) or any similar software.

MS-Office, Autocad-2D is a must.

Fluent in English



Senior Plant Engineer Brief Description of Duties:

Oversee the full operation of a large workshop including, maintenance, repair, overhauling, trouble shooting and records keeping of Caterpillar, Volvo and general earthmoving equipment.

Supervise and coordinate the activities of the workshop personnel and tasks.

Reports to the Plant Manager and follow-up orders of spare parts and ensures maximum utilization of plant machinery.

Requirements:

Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering

7 -10 years experience in same specialization within the construction industry.

Strong personality and ability to lead, control and co-ordinate workshop activities on managerial and technical levels.


Planning Engineer Brief Description of Duties:

Responsible for developing the detailed schedules for the Engineering, Procurement or Construction phases of the project, including preparation and maintenance of Site “look ahead” Plans from the main project Primavera P3 and Microsoft project planning tools utilizing Microsoft Excel.

Interrogating interdisciplinary schedule requirements and restraints to ensure logical work sequences across all disciplines of the project.

Responsible for preparing Schedules, Graphs, Bar charts, Progress Curves and Spread Sheet Reports for regular site-based reports and progress reviews for the Project Controls Manager and Delivery Project Managers as requested.

Prepares Equipment and Manpower Loading Reports for site project resources. Supports the maintenance of the Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) in conjunction with Planning Manager and Project Managers.

Monitors the assignment of budgeted resources to each site network activity with the appropriate Team Leader. Monitors and updates the Site Schedules with actual hours expanded and estimates to complete (ETC) in conjunction with the Cost Controllers.

Requirements:

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering

2-5 years planning knowledge and experience with computerized project management software packages

Experience in site installation activities related to the civil engineering industry is desirable.

Must be well organized and with good written and verbal communication skills.

Ability to foresee potential problems and avoid them by preplanning.



Senior Land Surveyor Brief Description of Duties:

Supervises and monitors all phases of surveying, including preliminary surveyors, sections corners, flood plain maintenance, construction, bridge inspections, right of way and utilities to ensure accurate and precise engineering drawings.

Directs and supervises all surveying work associated with the execution of the different phases and stages of the construction activities of the project.

Studies the project construction drawings and the scope of work involved and obtains priorities from site engineers.

Checks all completed work and obtains consultants approval before proceeding to the subsequent phase of work.

Supervises the work of crews assigned to survey; plans, schedules and assigns work; instructs and train in methods and procedures.

Surveys road maintenance, bridge, culvert, topographical and stream channels for projects; establishes markers for aerial photos where and if needed.

Locates section corners which are basis for the center line of a road and bridge survey.

Requirements:

Diploma in Land Surveying

7-10 years experience in same specialization within the construction industry.



Plant Administrator Brief Description of Duties:

Coordinate between workshop, procurement and plant managers in order to harmonise plant management operations, plant fleet movement and flow of information.

Coordinate between procurement and plant departments on spare parts and equipment purchase orders.

Requirements:

Holder of Bachelor degree in appropriate field

5 to 7 years experience in similar position within the construction industry.



Supervisor - Concrete Works Brief Description of Duties:

Direct and coordinate all concrete production and foundation activities at the project site.

Ensure the optimum utilization of manpower, materials and equipment and that the project will be completed on time and in accordance with safe practices.

Supervise work in progress and ensure that quality and quantity conform to standard and schedules.

Requirements:

Minimum of 10 years experience in large roads and highways projects, with bridges, culverts and other concrete structures.

Acquainted with cast-in-situ and pre-cast concrete work of bridges, drainage and other road structures.

Good knowledge of concrete materials and mix, formworks.

Experience and knowledge of materials, and laboratory procedures is an advantage.

Technical diploma or an engineering education is an advantage.

Good command of both oral and written English language.



Supervisor - Earthwork/Asphalt Brief Description of Duties:

Main responsibilities include the supervision of all excavation, leveling, compacting and backfilling in the earthworks unit of the section in accordance with drawings and sketches.

Organize and co-ordinate all the asphalt operations of the project using a large crew of workers of various craft skills and levels.

Prepare the work schedule of each of his subordinates and their crews.

Check the conduct of work and monitor quality and ensure that safe working methods are employed at all times on site.

Requirements:

Minimum of 10 years experience in roads and highways projects.

Acquainted with Cat equipment or similar equipment, including earth moving equipment, motor graders, loaders, excavators, motor scrapers, compactors etc.

Familiar with work materials and laboratory procedures.

Technical diploma or an engineering education is an advantage.

Good command of both oral and written English language.



Lab Supervisors Brief Description of Duties:

Preparation and development of Asphalt/Concrete Mix Designs.

Inspection and testing of earthworks according to specification and field density testing (tests are carried according to British Standards).

Supervising material for concrete and asphalt mixing at batching plant according to specification and standards; and laboratory sample testing.

Controlling asphalt pavement (temperature and compaction)

Preparation of Quality Assurance Reports to the Client.

Requirements:

Diploma in Civil Engineering or in related field.

3 - 5 years working experience in the roads construction industry



Drilling Supervisor Brief Description of Duties:

Experienced in drilling operations for subsoil investigation.

Familiar with drilling and sampling operation of soft cohesive and sandy soil.

Experienced in the usual track mounted drill rigs equipments.

Ability to setup and organize site installations and to carry out investigation on different sites.

Requirements:

Minimum 5 years experience in the field of drilling operations.

Experienced in wire drilling techniques and continuous coring.

Knowledgeable in Penetrometer tests and related mechanical repairs is a must.



Quarry Supervisor Brief Description of Duties:

In charge of Quarry operations (at one of Setraco quarries), to ensure most timely and cost effective production of aggregates and efficient utilization of all crusher and support equipments.

To plan, lead, organize and control the quarry resources to meet the needs of both the Company’s projects and external clients (including sales/customer services).

Display a hands-on approach to Drill and Blast design and implementation.

Assist with the implementation of equipment maintenance programs.

Establish high standards of work performance and optimum product quality.

Promote quality control, safety programs and regulatory compliance.

Requirements:

A background of quarry industry or surface mining experience

Minimum 3 years experience in field

Good communication, written – verbal in English



Heavy Duty Mechanic Brief Description of Duties:

Handle repair, maintenance and trouble shooting of Caterpillar and miscellaneous heavy equipment on site and workshop.

Handle effective overhauling of engine, transmission, hydraulic system and undercarriage.

Requirements:

Minimum of 10 years experience in similar field

Preference for Diploma holders (BT, TS or equivalent)



Industrial Electrician Brief Description of Duties:

Handle repair, maintenance and trouble shooting of electrical systems and control of Crushers, Asphalt plants, Concrete batching plants, Electric motors, Generators, etc.

Requirements:

Minimum 10 years experience in similar field

Preference for Diploma holders (BT-TS or equivalent)



Dredge Master Brief Description of Duties:

A Dredge Master is required to work in a range of civil projects, mainly roads and bridges. The job is site based, and encompasses field and office work.

Responsible for planning and project management of major reclamation works, shore discharge operations, plan and setup floating pipes and booster pumps.

Responsible for site functions on the next day programmes to ensuring sufficient work-front is available for the team and that engineering and quality standards are met.

Record Man-hours spent on each operation.

Ensure that materials are or will be available before time in order to avoid any interruption of the works.

Initiate daily report for his part of work.
Assist and report to the Project engineer / Section Engineer as required.

On a large job, he will perform assigned activities in one discipline, interfacing with other disciplines in all areas of the job.

Irrespective of the project size, he is expected to monitor material consumption by the foremen under his command, as well as the equipment hours spent on specific tasks.

It is expected that each Dredge Master will be responsible for ensuring that the technicians and labourers within his group adhere to HSE regulations.

Requirements:

Minimum 10 years experience in operation and maintenance of 1,200hp cutter suction dredgers with spud carriage and anchor booms.

Thorough knowledge of the principles, practices, and methods of dredging.

Previous experience managing crews of 30 or more on dredging projects.

Organisational skills, strong communication and high levels of motivation.



Road Design Engineer Brief Description of Duties:

Is able to build a 3D ground model from raw survey data .

Is able to design from a ground model landfills, irrigation projects, industrial terminals.

Conversant with the geometric design of Highways and streets.

Is able to design horizontal & vertical alignments and fully conversant with AASHTO design parameters and transition curves design speed & superlevations.

Capable to integrate a full feature carriageway, highway, dual carriageway with service roads on separated grades.

Is able to design intersections, roundabout, grade separated intersections with slip roads and flight over\'s Freeways.

Able to generate full featurised cross sections; with earthwork quantities; survey setting out data and to compile mass haul diagrams.

Drainage & Sewerage design:

Is able to do a rainfall analysis and compile rainfall intensities and return periods

Is able to design a drainage network within the road carriageways or in open land.

Is able to load the drainage network and to design the drainage runs, size the pipes.

Generate drainage sections, generate Manhole schedules, pipe schedules and bills of quantities.

Knowledge of one of the following drainage packages is appreciable: Windes ; Wallrus ; Wassp


Requirements:

BSc Civil Engineer
Bsc Geodetic Engineer

Capable to build up a team of Cad operators as support

Is capable to train his supporting team such to be simultaneously operational on several projects


I.T Manager Brief Description of Duties:

Responsible for the complete data-technical area including maintenance of the hardware, the networks and the communication-technical connection of over 30 construction sites as well as the overseas branches to our head office.

To have the specific practical skills for the corresponding web-techniques, IT-security-solutions (Firewall, VPN/RAS) as well as for the compliance with our data safety-policies.

To manage Windows-domains and -workgroups and optimize the structures and workflows.
Technical and disciplinary leadership of about 10 employees, incl. their development, belongs to your tasks.

For this we expect the candidate to have distinctive experiences in:

Windows 2000, XP, Vista and 2003 Server
Exchange 2003
MS ISA 2006
Database-Server knowledge (MS SQL)

Ideally to have experience with SAP and/or Oracle.

Requirements:

Completed MCSE- certification, ideally in connection with successfully completed E-technology or Computer-science studies

Minimum 3 years of professional experience in a comparable position

Good Business-English skills

For this position we are looking for a resilient, considered team player with sovereign appearance and excellent communication.


Chief Accountant Brief Description of Duties:

Experience in accounting system development, statement reporting, and setting-up of accounting rules and procedures.

Setting-up and implementing cost centers. Applying and maintaining the Chart of Account as well as the multiple ledgers.

Monitoring the implementation of accounting standards in the corporate policies and procedures at various sites.

Controlling and co-ordinating his subordinates accounting activities and carrying out other accounting duties such as checking journal vouchers, purchase costing, payroll preparation, trial balance, P&L, balance sheet, cash flow, stock entries, etc.

Performing end of period closings


Requirements:

Advanced knowledge and use of Standard Financial Software Applications. ( Oracle or SAP is a plus)

Interprets and implements accounting standards, (IAS & IFRS).

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or its equivalent (CPA is a plus)

Min of 10 years experience including supervisory responsibility (preferable within the construction industry).

Computer literate, excellent English language and strong personality.



Skilled Draughtsman Brief Description of Duties:

Skilled ACAD user.

Large technical plotters operator.

Light blue printers use .

Assembling of all technical documentation, scanning , publishing, presentations, binding.

Has the basics hardware / software skills to solve configurations , conflicts , settings for Plotters , Printers.

Keeping of the administration of drawings, plotting materials.

Maintenance of the Plotting / Printing equipment.

Requirements:

I am looking for skilled , experienced technical staff as replacement.

HND diploma with many years experience is preferred.

An engineer without experience is unwanted.