About the Role
The Dangote Group, Africa's most diversified manufacturing conglomerate, is seeking a results-driven and analytical Maintenance Scheduler to join our Planning department in Lagos, Nigeria. In this critical role, you will be responsible for developing, coordinating, monitoring, and optimizing maintenance schedules to ensure maximum equipment reliability and plant availability across our operations.
Key Responsibilities- Develop comprehensive daily, weekly, monthly, and shutdown maintenance schedules based on approved plans and operational priorities.
- Coordinate seamlessly with operations, maintenance teams, and contractors to ensure timely execution with minimal production impact.
- Monitor work order progress, track completion status, and take proactive measures to optimize schedule adherence.
- Manage resource planning, including manpower, tools, equipment, spare parts, and contractor requirements.
- Maintain accurate maintenance schedules, work orders, backlog reports, and KPIs within the Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS).
- Assist in planning and scheduling plant shutdowns, turnarounds, overhauls, and major maintenance activities.
- Analyze maintenance performance metrics, backlog trends, and equipment downtime to drive continuous improvement.
- Higher National Diploma (HND) in Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial Maintenance, Production Engineering, or a related technical discipline (ND with extensive relevant experience will also be considered).
- Minimum of five (5) years of industrial experience in maintenance planning, scheduling, or coordination within a manufacturing, cement, refinery, petrochemical, or power plant environment.
- Proficiency in Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS) such as SAP PM or Maximo.
- Strong understanding of preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance practices.
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and strong data analysis capabilities.
- Relevant professional certifications such as SAP PM, Maintenance Planning, or Project Management are a strong advantage.
- Competitive salary and performance-based incentives.
- Comprehensive health insurance coverage for employee and dependents.
- Opportunities for professional development and career advancement within Africa's largest industrial conglomerate.
- Dynamic, fast-paced work environment focused on innovation and operational excellence.