Mechanical Engineer - Utilities & Baghouse at Dangote Industries Limited

Dangote Group is one of Nigeria’s most diversified business conglomerates 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.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Mechanical Engineer - Utilities & Baghouse

Location: Dangote Cement I Coast, Cote d’Ivoire

Job Summary

• Provide specialized mechanical engineering support for utility systems and baghouse (dust collection systems) within the plant.
• Ensure optimal performance, reliability, availability, and compliance with HSE standards of all utilities and air pollution control equipment, contributing to plant efficiency and environmental compliance.

Key Duties and Responsibilities
Maintenance & Operations:

• Execute and monitor maintenance activities for utility equipment (compressors, pumps, fans, blowers, chillers, etc.) and baghouse systems.
• Ensure efficient operation and reliability of dust collection systems (bag filters, pulse jet systems, ducting, ID fans).
• Receive maintenance schedules and coordinate spare parts requirements with the store.

Troubleshooting & Reliability:

• Diagnose faults, identify root causes of failures in utilities and baghouse systems, and recommend corrective actions.
• Analyse equipment performance, track failures, and propose improvements to increase reliability and efficiency.
• Maintain detailed records of equipment history, maintenance interventions, and costs.

Technical Support & Improvement:

• Provide technical guidance and supervision to technicians during maintenance and repair activities.
• Participate in optimization projects for utilities consumption (energy, compressed air, water) and dust emission control.
• Recommend upgrades or modifications to improve system performance and environmental compliance.

Documentation & Reporting:

• Prepare and maintain technical documentation, reports, and maintenance records.
• Ensure all shifts comply with documentation, reporting, and follow-up requirements.

HSE & Compliance:

• Ensure compliance with HSE policies, environmental standards, and dust emission regulations.
• Enforce safe work practices and accident prevention procedures.
• Monitor baghouse performance to ensure emissions meet regulatory and company standards.

General Responsibilities:

• Perform any other duties as assigned by the Mechanical Manager 

QSE Responsibilities:

• Know and fully apply Dangote Cement's API, IMS, HSSE requirements, policies, procedures.
• Take care of his own health and safety in the workplace and ensure that acts or omissions do not adversely affect the health and safety of other people.
• Take appropriate measures to minimize risks to quality, health and the environment.
• Communicate any case of hazardous situation to the Top management or QSE representative.
• Engage in the QHSE system by organizing/participating to all mandatory training and awareness
• Propose and carry out improvement, corrective and/or preventive actions.

Education and Work Experience

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline.
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in mechanical maintenance within an industrial environment (preferably cement or heavy industry).
• Experience with utility systems and baghouse/dust collection systems is mandatory.

Skills and Competencies:

• Strong knowledge of utility equipment (compressors, pumps, fans, air systems).
• Good expertise in baghouse  systems, filtration, and dust emission control.
• Knowledge of preventive and predictive maintenance techniques.
• Familiarity with cement manufacturing processes is an advantage.
• Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings and P&IDs.
• Good understanding of HSE regulations and environmental standards.
• Knowledge of ISO standards and TPM practices.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Good communication and team management abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work under pressure.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
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