Drilling and Blasting Engineer at African Industries Group

African Industries Group (AIG) is a diversified global conglomerate with a legacy of 53 years of business excellence and sustainable growth. It is headquartered in Lagos, Nigeria. It has been contributing to Nigeria’s socio-economic growth and industrial development and is equally committed to the nurturing and development of the local community.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Drilling and Blasting Engineer

Location: Gujeni Village, Kaduna
Employment Type: Full-time
Industry: Mining

Job Purpose

• To ensure optimal performance, reliability, and maintenance of drilling and blasting equipment, plan, coordinate, and supervise all mechanical maintenance activities related to the fleet, thereby achieving safe and efficient mining operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee maintenance, inspection, and repair of drilling rigs, compressors, blast-hole drills, and related mechanical systems.
• Develop preventive and predictive maintenance schedules for all drilling and blasting equipment.
• Diagnose equipment faults and ensure timely corrective actions to minimize downtime.
• Monitor equipment performance, fuel consumption, and component wear; recommend improvement measures.
• Coordinate with operations and planning teams to align maintenance schedules with production targets.
• Maintain records of maintenance activities, spares consumption, and equipment history.
• Ensure adherence to safety, environmental, and maintenance standards during all repair and service work.
• Support in technical evaluation and commissioning of new drilling and blasting machinery.
• Train and guide technicians and mechanics on proper maintenance procedures and safe equipment operations.

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree or HND in Mechanical Engineering.
• 3–6 years of experience in maintenance of drilling and blasting equipment in mining or heavy earthmoving industries.
• Strong knowledge of hydraulic, pneumatic, and diesel engine systems.
• Familiarity with OEM manuals, maintenance planning tools, and reliability improvement practices.
• Excellent troubleshooting, leadership, and coordination skills.

Salary
N450,000 / Month.

Application Closing Date
17th November, 2025.