MECHANICAL ENGINEER AT AFRICAN INDUSTRIES GROUP (AIG)

About Company:

African Industries Group (AIG) is a diversified global conglomerate with a legacy of 54 years of business excellence and sustainable growth. It is headquartered in Lagos, Nigeria. It has been contributing to Nigeria’s socio-economic growth and industrial development and is equally committed to the nurturing and development of the local community.

AIG owes its success to the core philosophy of ‘Building the Future Together’. Its business strategy is inclusive, and sustainable, and not only benefits stakeholders but also positively impacts the environment and society.

It has been predominantly a manufacturing company, with operational excellence benchmarked to global standards.The group has around 31 state-of-the-art manufacturing plants and facilities located in various locations across Nigeria, creating employment opportunities.Its investment and expansion in manufacturing with the latest functional technology provide long-term employment to thousands of Nigerians, for people from across the globe. It also creates ancillary employment for many more.

With over five decades of responsible business practices, the Group has evolved into a driving force in various sectors like Iron and steel manufacturing, power generation, agricultural products, steel processing, building materials, plywood and allied products, logistics and shipping, lead products, cans manufacturing, refractories products, industrial glass, other construction materials, and more recently, mining and steel processing, renewable energy, and aluminum products.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Description:

• To plan, execute, and monitor mechanical maintenance activities for DRI plant equipment to ensure maximum reliability, safety, and operational efficiency.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out preventive and corrective maintenance of rotary kilns, coolers, conveyors, compressors, pumps, and other mechanical systems.
• Supervise and support technicians and fitters during maintenance jobs.
• Inspect and monitor critical rotating equipment for vibration, temperature, and lubrication conditions.
• Participate in root cause analysis of failures and implement corrective and preventive measures.
• Prepare maintenance schedules, and spares requirements in coordination with the planning team.
• Ensure adherence to mechanical safety standards, work permits, and housekeeping during all maintenance work.
• Assist in installation, testing, and commissioning new mechanical equipment or plant modifications.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records and generate daily activity reports.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• 3–5 years of relevant experience in DRI, Steel, Cement, or Process Plant maintenance.
• Strong technical knowledge of rotary machinery, conveyors, gearboxes, and hydraulic/pneumatic systems.
• Familiarity with maintenance management systems (CMMS) and engineering drawings.
• Good communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills

Salary

Application Closing Date: 31st October, 2025

Application Instructions:

Qualified candidates should send their updated CV / Resume to: estate1.ho@africanindustries.com using the Job Title as the subject of the email.