About the Role
Dangote Group is a leading African business conglomerate dedicated to building local manufacturing capacity and providing essential goods across the continent. At Dangote Cement Plc, we are currently looking for a results-driven and experienced Manager, Mechanical L3&4 to join our dynamic team in Nigeria. In this critical leadership role, you will oversee the maintenance, performance, and continuous improvement of heavy mechanical assets such as crushers, mills, conveyors, and kilns, ensuring minimal downtime and maximum plant efficiency.
Key Responsibilities- Provide strategic leadership for the mechanical maintenance team to ensure optimal performance and reliability of plant equipment.
- Oversee maintenance, inspection, and repair activities for critical mechanical systems including crushers, kilns, mills, and conveyors.
- Develop, implement, and monitor preventive and predictive maintenance programs to guarantee consistent operational performance.
- Analyze equipment performance data, identify root causes of failures, and implement effective corrective actions.
- Coordinate mechanical maintenance operations during scheduled plant shutdowns and major overhauls.
- Ensure strict adherence to corporate safety, health, and environmental (HSE) regulations across all maintenance activities.
- Manage spare parts inventory, departmental budgets, and resource allocation efficiently.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance equipment reliability and cost-effectiveness.
- Mentor, coach, and develop engineers and technicians to strengthen overall team capability.
- Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) or Higher National Diploma (HND) in Mechanical Engineering or a closely related discipline.
- Minimum of 18 years of relevant experience in mechanical maintenance and operations within the cement or heavy process industry.
- Demonstrated experience in a senior managerial or leadership role with strong decision-making skills.
- Deep technical understanding of mechanical systems used in modern cement production processes.
- Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving abilities for complex engineering challenges.
- Sound knowledge of reliability engineering, maintenance best practices, and HSE regulations.
- Competitive salary and performance-based incentives.
- Comprehensive health insurance coverage for employee and family.
- Opportunities for professional growth and career advancement within Africa's largest conglomerate.
- Dynamic and challenging work environment with state-of-the-art industrial facilities.