
Dangote Group
Manufacturing
Description
Qualification and Experience
- B.Sc./HND in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
- Minimum of 5–7 years experience in mechanical operations or maintenance in a manufacturing, refinery, or processing environment.
- Prior experience supervising mechanical technicians is an advantage.
- Knowledge of boiler operating procedures is an added advantage.
- Strong understanding of centrifugal machines, conveyors, dryers, elevators, and plant mechanical systems.
Responsibilities
1. Supervision & Leadership
- Supervise Mechanical Technicians and ensure proper execution of daily operations and maintenance tasks.
- Assign, monitor, and review work activities to ensure compliance with operational standards.
- Provide training, coaching, and guidance to technical staff to improve competence and performance.
- Ensure proper shift handover and reporting by the technical team.
2. Operations Oversight
- Ensure efficient operation of centrifugal machines, dryers, conveyors, elevators, and other mechanical systems.
- Confirm that all equipment operates strictly within approved Standard Operating Conditions (SOC).
- Respond promptly to equipment abnormalities and initiate corrective actions.
- Monitor equipment performance and ensure optimal machine availability.
3. Maintenance Coordination
- Plan and coordinate preventive and corrective maintenance activities.
- Supervise maintenance tasks and ensure proper documentation of all jobs carried out.
- Track, analyze, and report maintenance activities, including downtime and root cause findings.
- Liaise with maintenance planners and other departments for scheduling maintenance work.
- Ensure proper use of tools, materials, and spare parts.
4. Safety, Compliance & Housekeeping
- Enforce strict compliance with all safety rules, policies, and statutory regulations.
- Promote safety awareness and correct unsafe acts or conditions immediately.
- Ensure proper housekeeping standards are maintained across all mechanical operation and maintenance areas.
- Approve and review Job Safety Analysis (JSA) for mechanical tasks.
5. Documentation & Reporting
- Maintain accurate records of maintenance activities, equipment history, and daily operations.
- Prepare periodic reports on machine performance, maintenance execution, and operational issues.
- Provide technical input for maintenance planning, procurement, and improvement initiatives.
6. Continuous Improvement
- Recommend improvements to enhance equipment reliability, efficiency, and performance.
- Support root cause analysis, corrective actions, and long-term engineering solutions.
- Drive compliance with maintenance KPIs and operational excellence standards.
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