Greaser at Dangote

Department: Maintenance
Reports To: Mechanical Supervisor / Maintenance Engineer

Job Overview

• The Greaser is responsible for carrying out lubrication and routine maintenance activities on plant equipment to ensure optimal performance, reliability, and longevity of machinery.
• The role involves the inspection, application, monitoring, and replenishment of lubricants across rotating and static equipment while supporting preventive maintenance programs and ensuring compliance with all safety standards.
• The successful candidate must possess sound knowledge of industrial lubrication practices, equipment care, and maintenance procedures in a manufacturing or process plant environment.

Key Responsibilities
Lubrication of Plant Equipment:

• Perform scheduled lubrication of pumps, motors, gearboxes, conveyors, compressors, fans, bearings, and other mechanical equipment in accordance with established lubrication schedules.

Equipment Inspection:

• Conduct routine inspections of equipment lubrication points and identify abnormal conditions such as overheating, excessive vibration, leakage, contamination, or unusual noise.

Lubricant Monitoring and Control:

• Monitor lubricant levels, grease consumption, and oil conditions to ensure adequate lubrication and prevent equipment failure.

Preventive Maintenance Support:

• Assist maintenance technicians and supervisors in executing preventive maintenance activities and ensuring machinery remains in optimal working condition.

Housekeeping and Workplace Safety:

• Maintain cleanliness of lubrication equipment, tools, lubricant storage areas, and work locations while adhering to company safety regulations and housekeeping standards.

Lubrication Records Management:

• Accurately document lubrication activities, lubricant consumption, equipment conditions, inspection findings, and maintenance reports.

Compliance with HSE Requirements:

• Follow Permit-to-Work (PTW), Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), PPE requirements, and all applicable Health, Safety, and Environmental procedures during maintenance activities.

Basic Technical Competencies and Skills:
The ideal candidate should possess:

• Knowledge of industrial lubricants, greases, oils, and lubrication systems.
• Understanding of rotating equipment and bearing lubrication requirements.
• Ability to identify lubrication-related equipment defects and abnormalities.
• Knowledge of preventive and predictive maintenance concepts.
• Ability to operate grease guns, oil dispensing equipment, and lubrication tools.
• Basic mechanical maintenance and equipment inspection skills.
• Ability to read lubrication charts, equipment tags, and maintenance instructions.
• Understanding of safe work practices and industrial HSE requirements.
• Good record-keeping and reporting skills.
• Teamwork, communication, and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to work under minimal supervision in a fast-paced industrial environment.

Qualification and Experience
Educational Qualification:

• Trade Test Grade I, and II,  in Mechanical Fitting, Maintenance, Millwright, or a related engineering trade.
• Senior Secondary School (SSCE), Technical School (NBTEC) certificate, or a related technical discipline;

Experience:

• Minimum of three (3) years' industrial experience in equipment lubrication, mechanical maintenance, plant operations, manufacturing, fertilizers, cement, oil & gas, power generation, or other heavy industrial environments.

Desired Attributes:

• High level of safety awareness.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Good observation and fault-reporting skills.
• Reliability and accountability.
• Ability to work independently and within a team.
• Physical fitness for field-based maintenance activities.
• Commitment to equipment reliability and operational excellence.