Power Plant Mechanical Technician at Dangote

Job Purpose

• To perform preventive, corrective, and breakdown maintenance of all rotating and static mechanical equipment in the refinery and associated power generation units (boilers, gas turbines, compressors, pumps, heat exchangers, etc.) to ensure continuous, safe, and reliable plant operation.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out maintenance, overhaul, and alignment of rotating machinery such as pumps, compressors, turbines, blowers, and gearboxes.
• Perform installation and maintenance of piping systems, valves, pressure vessels, and mechanical seals.
• Execute preventive maintenance as per CMMS schedules 
• Assist to diagnose mechanical faults using vibration analysis, thermography, and oil analysis data.
• Conduct maintenance on gas turbine auxiliary systems (lube oil, hydraulic, fuel, and cooling systems).
• Assist in overhauls of gas turbines, combustion chambers, and steam turbines.
• Support maintenance of boilers, condensers, and heat recovery steam generators (HRSG).
• Fabricate and repair mechanical components, ensuring alignment and tolerance checks.
• Participate in shutdown planning, execution, and commissioning of equipment.
• Ensure adherence to refinery safety and permit-to-work (PTW) procedures.
• Maintain records of maintenance jobs, parts used, and inspection findings.

Qualifications

• Trade Test 1/ National Diploma in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.
• 5–10 years of maintenance experience in a refinery, petrochemical, or power generation plant.
• Certification in Turbine Maintenance, API 610/617 Equipment, or similar is an advantage.

Required Skills & Competencies:

• Strong knowledge of rotating equipment maintenance and alignment techniques.
• Familiarity with gas turbine/thermal power plant mechanical systems 
• Understanding of mechanical drawings, P&IDs, and isometrics.
• Ability to use laser alignment, torque wrenches, dial gauges, and vibration analyzers.
• Knowledge of lubrication systems and reliability maintenance practices.