Maintenance Engineer (HEMM/HEMV), Itori Mines at Dangote

The Maintenance Engineer (HEMM/HEMV) will be responsible for executing and supervising maintenance activities for Heavy Earth Moving Machinery and Vehicles. The role focuses on ensuring equipment reliability, minimizing downtime, and supporting maintenance teams through effective coordination, technical expertise, and adherence to safety and operational standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise technicians, mechanics, and maintenance crew to ensure work is completed according to standards and schedules.
• Implement corrective maintenance and coordinate servicing, inspections, and repair activities.
• Work closely with the operations team to minimize equipment downtime.
• Conduct regular inspections of HEMM/HEMV to monitor performance and detect potential faults.
• Respond promptly to equipment breakdowns and coordinate repair teams to restore operations.
• Diagnose mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical faults using appropriate tools and techniques.
• Maintain accurate records of maintenance work, repairs, and service history.
• Manage spare parts and maintenance materials, ensuring availability of critical components.
• Enforce safety standards and procedures in all maintenance activities.
• Provide technical guidance, training, and mentoring to technicians and junior staff.
• Analyze equipment performance and failure trends; conduct root cause analysis and implement solutions.
• Coordinate with operations, procurement, and engineering teams.
• Prepare maintenance reports and update relevant systems (e.g., CMMS).
• Report to the Assistant Manager – Maintenance (HEMM).

Minimum Qualifications

• HND / BSc in Mechanical / Automotive / Mechatronics Engineering with a minimum of 6 years’ experience;
  OR
• MSc / MEng in Mechanical / Automotive / Mechatronics Engineering with a minimum of 3 years’ experience.
• Membership or certification with relevant professional bodies is an added advantage.

Skills & Competencies

• In-depth knowledge of heavy equipment (e.g., excavators, dump trucks, loaders, dozers, graders).
• Strong understanding of diesel engines, hydraulics, transmissions, and electrical systems.
• Ability to read and interpret technical manuals and schematics.
• Proficiency in diagnosing and troubleshooting mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical faults.
• Experience with diagnostic tools and condition monitoring techniques.
• Ability to analyze equipment performance, failure trends, and conduct root cause analysis.
• Strong leadership and mentoring skills for managing and developing maintenance teams.
• Effective time management and ability to handle multiple maintenance tasks simultaneously.
• Working knowledge of Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS).
• Competence in spare parts and inventory management.
• Good reporting, documentation, and computer skills.
• High attention to detail and commitment to safety standards.
• Adaptability to new technologies and commitment to continuous professional development.