TIG Welder at Dangote

Department: Maintenance
Reports To: Mechanical Supervisor / Welding Supervisor

Job Overview

• The TIG Welder is responsible for performing high-quality precision welding, fabrication, repair, and maintenance of industrial equipment, pressure piping systems, stainless steel components, and structural assemblies using the Tungsten Inert Gas (TIG) welding process.
• The role supports plant reliability and asset integrity by ensuring all welding activities are carried out in accordance with approved welding procedures, engineering drawings, quality standards, and safety regulations.
• The ideal candidate must possess strong welding expertise, excellent craftsmanship, and experience working in an industrial manufacturing or process plant environment.

Key Responsibilities
Perform TIG Welding Operations:

• Execute TIG welding on stainless steel, carbon steel, alloy steel, aluminum, and other metals in accordance with approved welding procedures and quality specifications.

Fabricate and Repair Plant Equipment:

• Carry out fabrication, modification, and repair of piping systems, tanks, vessels, structural components, and mechanical equipment to ensure operational reliability.

Interpret Drawings and Welding Specifications:

• Read and interpret engineering drawings, welding symbols, blueprints, and fabrication sketches to perform welding activities accurately.

Conduct Joint Preparation and Fit-Up:

• Prepare materials, bevels, joints, and surfaces for welding while ensuring proper alignment and fit-up prior to welding operations.

Inspection and Quality Assurance:

• Inspect completed welds for defects and ensure compliance with quality standards, dimensional accuracy, and welding specifications.

Maintain Welding Equipment and Consumables:

• Operate, maintain, and inspect welding machines, gas cylinders, torches, electrodes, and associated equipment to ensure safe and efficient operation.

Adhere to Safety and HSE Requirements:

• Comply with Permit-to-Work (PTW), Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), hot work procedures, fire prevention measures, PPE requirements, and all applicable Health, Safety, and Environmental regulations.

Basic Technical Competencies and Skills:
The ideal candidate should demonstrate competency in:

• TIG welding techniques for stainless steel, carbon steel, and alloy materials.
• Pipe welding, structural welding, and fabrication techniques.
• Reading and interpretation of engineering drawings and welding symbols.
• Joint preparation, grinding, cutting, beveling, and fit-up procedures.
• Use of welding equipment, hand tools, and measuring instruments.
• Knowledge of welding defects, inspection methods, and repair techniques.
• Understanding of Welding Procedure Specifications (WPS) and welding standards.
• Basic fabrication and metalworking skills.
• Knowledge of industrial maintenance and equipment repair practices.
• Strong attention to detail and workmanship quality.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.
• Understanding of workplace safety, hot work permits, and fire prevention practices.

Qualification and Experience
Educational Qualification:

• National Diploma (ND) in Mechanical Engineering, Welding and Fabrication Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering, or a related technical discipline;

OR

• Trade Test Grade I, II, and III in Welding, Fabrication, Mechanical Maintenance, or a related engineering trade.

Professional Certification (Added Advantage):

• Recognized Welding Certification in TIG Welding.
• Certification in Industrial Fabrication and Welding Practices.
• Valid Hot Work Safety Training Certification.

Experience:

• Minimum of three (3) years' industrial experience in TIG welding, fabrication, plant maintenance, manufacturing, fertilizer, petrochemical, oil and gas, power generation, cement, or related heavy industrial environments.
• Demonstrated experience in stainless steel pipe welding, equipment repair, and industrial fabrication activities.

Desired Attributes:

• Strong commitment to safety and quality.
• High level of precision and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and under pressure.
• Good problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to meet maintenance and project deadlines.
• Strong team orientation and interpersonal skills.
• Willingness to work shifts and support plant shutdown activities when required.