Heavy Equipment Maintenance Technician

Heavy Equipment Maintenance Technician

Dangote Petroleum & Petrochemicals

May 17, 2026July 1, 2026AbeokutaNigeria
Job Description
Job Overview:
Responsible for ensuring that plant heavy equipment are in safe operating condition by conducting routine maintenance and scheduling needed repairs.

Duties and Responsibilities:
To 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. To ensure proper housekeeping during and after completion of jobs. To give adequate on-the-job training to junior technician/helpers in order to develop them professionally. To always 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. To 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. To suggest to the management methods of improvements of maintenance practices. To ensure consistent availability of HEMM for operation without interruption. To diagnose the problem on diesel engine, hydraulic & transmission system and to initiate remedial actions appropriately. To assist the supervisor/engineer for the spare parts planning. Proper handling of tools provided them and to ensure right usage. Also responsible for getting the right tools for jobs at hand. Should have a valid DRIVING LICENCE. Compliance with ISO regulations.

Required Qualifications:
SSCE, National Diploma, Trade test-1, 2 & 3 in mechanical fitting/mechanical equipment maintenance.

Educational Background:
SSCE, National Diploma, Trade test-1, 2 & 3 in mechanical fitting/mechanical equipment maintenance.

Experience:
Minimum of (3 - 10) years experience in HEMM and LMV.

Languages:
Good oral and written communication skills.

Additional Notes:
Knowledge of repair and maintenance of plant heavy equipment. Good teaming skills. Baseline problem analysis and solving skills. Creativity and an ability to think out of the box. Proficiency in the use of office productivity tools.

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