Mechanical Engineer - Kiln

Date: 7 Jan 2026

Location: Obajana Plant, Obajana Plant, Nigeria

Company: Dangote Industries Limited

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