Mechanical Engineer - Kiln at Dangote Industries Limited

Posted on Thu 23rd Jul, 2026 - www.hotnigerianjobs.com --- (0 comments)

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 - Kiln

Location: Obajana Plant, Kogi

Job Summary

  • We are looking for a creative Mechanical Engineer to join our Kiln section.
  • The ideal candidate will be responsible for the maintenance of the Kilns and Coal-Mills equipment. 

Key Duties and Responsibilities

  • Maintenance of the Kilns & Coal Mill equipment towards achievement of the set targets.
  • Ensure proper documentation of maintenance activities, opening and closing of SAP Notifications, Orders and requests as and when due.
  • Plan and execute the Scheduled maintenance activities towards improving the uptime of the equipment.
  • Ensure proper spares planning, raising of requirement in advance considering a lead time of minimum 12 months and following up for the spares.
  • Ensure that the Inventory in general stores with respect to the spares of Kiln section is at the minimum level.
  • Ensure that safe work procedures & regular house-keeping are followed in all the activities in the section towards the achievement of zero accident.
  • Evaluation of the mechanical technicians and keeping them informed of their strengths and the areas where development is required as well as evaluation of their training needs.
  • Ensure on-the-job training of technicians towards improving their knowledge as well as technical skills.
  • Ensure all daily activities and documentation meet all Statutory requirements and ISO Standards.
  • Ensure that Kilns machineries are available to achieve the set production target.

Requirements
Education and Work Experience:

  • Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering
  • Minimum of three (3) years of industrial experience.

Skills and Competencies:

  • Proven working experience as a mechanical engineer in cement industry.
  • Familiarity with 2D or 3D engineering design and manufacturing tools (e.g., AutoCAD, ProE or other).
  • Mathematical computing and analysis tools knowledge (Matlab, Excel, LabView etc).
  • Solid understanding of core concepts including mechanics, kinematics, thermodynamics, materials science etc.
  • Creativity and analytical skills.
  • Ability to communicate technical knowledge in a clear and understandable manner.
  • Technical writing skills.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online