Mechanical Technician - Cement Plant

About the role

Dangote Industries Limited is looking for a Mechanical Technician for its Ndola Cement plant. The technician assists the Mechanical Engineer in the maintenance, repair or replacement of packing plant mechanical equipment and other maintenance work, so that the plant can run at maximum availability for cement loading.

Key responsibilities

• Carry out maintenance of the packing plant's mechanical equipment and help the Mechanical Engineer with general and specific technical works.
• Perform fabrication, installation, maintenance, repair and servicing of mechanical equipment, instruments and structures in the packing plant.
• Coordinate all maintenance works to keep the plant available, manage the maintenance backlog and update the master schedule in SAP.
• Maintain and update the preventive maintenance program and the CMMS for work orders, spare parts and equipment history.
• Follow up on the availability of spares, tools and equipment needed for the plant strategy.
• Conduct risk and environmental impact assessments of potential sites and take part in project review meetings, including recovery plans when projects lag.
• Select or devise materials-handling methods and equipment for efficient, economical cement loading.
• Take part in plant and department safety initiatives, reduce unsafe acts and conditions, and enforce safe work procedures and regulations.
• Complete projects within timelines and perform any other duties assigned by the Supervisor.

Required profile

• Diploma or equivalent in Engineering or a related discipline.
• At least 10 years of experience in repair and maintenance.
• Experience in the cement industry and in cement manufacturing plants is an added advantage.
• EIZ membership.