Boiler Mechanical Technician at Dangote

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.Location: SSC P-Numan, SSC P-Numan

Job Summary

The Boiler Mechanical Technician is responsible for executing mechanical maintenance, repair, and inspection activities on boiler systems and associated auxiliaries. The role ensures high equipment reliability through proper upkeep of pressure parts, valves, pipelines, and rotating equipment in compliance with safety and quality standards

Key Duties and Responsibilities

Carry out scheduled preventive and corrective maintenance of boilers and auxiliaries
Inspect and repair all mechanical equipment such as valves, pipelines, fuel systems, and ash handling components, pumps, gearboxes…etc
Conduct thickness measurements and visual inspections of boiler tubes and shell.
Replace gaskets, repair leaks, and ensure pressure integrity.
Assist in shutdown maintenance and overhauling works.
Align and maintain ID/FD fans, soot blowers, and other rotating parts.
Record maintenance work completed and report defects or anomalies.
Follow lockout/tagout (LOTO) and safety procedures during work.
Coordinate with operations team for equipment isolation and handover.
Maintain tools, spares, and cleanliness in work areas

Educational Qualification and Work Experience

ND or any equivalent in Mechanical Engineering
Professional Certification is an added advantage. (Certified Boiler Maintenance Technician preferred)
Minimum 5 years in boiler mechanical maintenance in cogeneration or thermal power plants

Skill and Competencies

Effective Communication skills
People management skills
Conflict Resolution Skills
Project Management Skills
Negotiation skills
Presentation skills
Interpersonal Skills
Integrity
Empathy
Openness
Discretion