Mechanical Technician - Light Motor Vehicle at Dangote

Location: Obajana Plant, Obajana Plant, Nigeria

Company: Dangote Industries Limited

Job Summary

The LMV Mechanical Technician at Dangote Cement Plc is responsible for ensuring safe operating condition of Light Motor Vehicle (LMV) by conducting routine maintenance and needed repairs.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Ensuring that plant heavy equipment/vehicles are in safe operating condition by conducting routine maintenance and scheduling needed repairs.
• Carry out all types of repairs (emergency/running) and daily/periodic preventive maintenance of various make & types of heavy duty equipment , utilities, plants/vehicles in accordance with manufacturer’s guidance/recommendation and safe operating procedures to ensure optimum utilization and availability.
• Ensure proper housekeeping during and after completion of jobs.
• Deliver adequate on- the- job training to junior technician/helpers in order to develop them professionally.
• Ensure safety in using material handling equipment, tools etc.
• Carry out performance appraisal and practical assessment of junior technicians/helpers/intending staff for promotion and employment respectively.
• Ensure use all the PPE as recommended by the Safety Policy of the company and report to the authorities concerned regarding the accidents and near miss incident.
• Suggest to the management methods of improvements of maintenance practices.
• Interprete electrical, air and hydraulic schematics and repairs.
• Ensure consistent availability of LMV equipment/vehicle for operation without interruption.
• Diagnose the problem on petrol/diesel engine, hydraulic & transmission system and to initiate remedial actions appropriately.
• Assist the supervisor/engineer for the spare parts planning.
• Proper handling of tools provided them and to ensure right usage. 
• Compliance with ISO regulations.

Requirements

• OND in Mechanical Engineering with minimum of Three (3) years working experience as an LMV Technician
• Trade Test 1 with minimum of Eight (8) years working experience as an LMV Technician
• Good understanding and interpretation of electrical, air and hydraulic schematics and repairs.
• Valid Driver's License 
• Knowledge of repair and maintenance of vehicles.
• Good analytical and problem solving skills.