The Dangote Group is one of the most diversified business conglomerates in Africa with a hard-earned reputation for excellent business practices and products’ quality with its operational headquarters in the bustling metropolis of Lagos, Nigeria in West Africa.
The Group’s activities encompass:
Cement – Manufacturing / Importing
Sugar – Manufacturing & Refining
Salt – Refining
Flour & Semolina – Milling
Pasta – Manufacturing
Noodles – Manufacturing
Poly Products – Manufacturing
Logistics – Port Management and Haulage
Real Estate
Dangote Foundation
Since inception, the Group has experienced phenomenal growth on account of quality of its goods and services, its focus on cost leadership and efficiency of its human capital. Today, Dangote Group is a multi-billion Naira company poised to reach new heights, in every endeavour competing with itself to better the past.
The Group’s core business focus is to provide local, value added products and services that meet the ‘basic needs’ of the populace. Through the construction and operation of large scale manufacturing facilities in Nigeria and across Africa, the Group is focused on building local manufacturing capacity to generate employment and provide goods for the people.Job Summary
Responsible for ensuring that plant heavy equipment are in safe operating condition by conducting routine maintenance and scheduling needed repairs.
Key Duties and Responsibilities
To carry out all types of repairs (emergency/running) and daily/periodic preventive maintenance of various make & types of heavy duty equipment , utilities, plants/vehicles in accordance with manufacturer’s guidance/recommendation and safe operating procedures to ensure optimum utilization and availability.
To ensure proper housekeeping during and after completion of jobs.
To give adequate on- the- job training to junior technician/helpers in order to develop them professionally.
To always ensure safety in using material handling equipment, tools etc.
Carry out performance appraisal and practical assessment of junior technicians/helpers/intending staff for promotion and employment respectively.
To use all the PPE as recommended by the Safety Policy of the company and report to the authorities concerned regarding the accidents and near miss incident.
To suggest to the management methods of improvements of maintenance practices.
To ensure consistent availability of HEMM for operation without interruption.
To diagnose the problem on diesel engine, hydraulic & transmission system and to initiate remedial actions appropriately.
To assist the supervisor/engineer for the spare parts planning.
Proper handling of tools provided them and to ensure right usage. Also responsible for getting the right tools for jobs at hand.
Should have a valid DRIVING LICENCE.
Compliance with ISO regulations.
Requirements
Education and Work Experience
SSCE, National Diploma, Trade test-1, 2 & 3 in mechanical fitting/mechanical equipment maintenance.
Minimum of (3 – 10) years experience in HEMM and LMV
Skills and Competencies
Knowledge of repair and maintenance of plant heavy equipment.
Good oral and written communication skills.
Good teaming skills.
Baseline problem analysis and solving skills.
Creativity and an ability to think out of the box.
Proficiency in the use of office productivity tools.