DEPUTY GENERAL MANAGER (DGM), MECHANICAL AT DANGOTE INDUSTRIES LIMITED | DEPUTY GENERAL MANAGER (DGM), MECHANICAL JOBS IN LAGOS

About Company:

Dangote Group is one of Nigeria’s most diversified business conglomerates with a hard – earned reputation for excellent business practices and products’ quality with its operational headquarters in the bustling metropolis of Lagos, Nigeria in West Africa.

Job Description:

• Provide leadership and technical direction for all mechanical assets and systems across the refinery (and associated utilities), ensuring plant reliability, availability, integrity, and statutory compliance.
• The DGM, Mechanical drives strategic maintenance, condition-based/reliability-centered programs, shutdown/turnaround planning, and continuous improvement to support safe, cost‑effective, and sustainable production in line with DSR’s business objectives.

Key Accountabilities
Strategy & Governance:

• Translate business plans into mechanical asset strategies, policies, standards, and lifecycle plans (design → operate → maintain → upgrade/retire).
• Champion Reliability-Centered Maintenance (RCM), Asset Criticality Ranking, and Root Cause Analysis (RCA) across all mechanical disciplines.
• Establish and enforce Mechanical Integrity and change management (MOC) processes aligned with statutory and OEM requirements.
• Own mechanical sections’ KPIs, dashboards, and governance cadences, drive continuous improvement and cost optimization.

Operations & Maintenance Leadership:

• Lead planning and execution of preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance on critical equipment: melting/processing trains, boilers, steam systems, turbines, power transmission, conveyors, crystallizers, centrifugals, vacuum pans, pumps, gearboxes, compressors, utilities (water, air, cooling water systems), and packaging lines.
• Ensure robust maintenance planning & scheduling (weekly, monthly, annual), spares optimization, and work order management through the CMMS.
• Drive Turnaround/Shutdown scope development, critical path scheduling, resource loading, and flawless execution.
• Assure quality of maintenance works, adherence to SOPs, and proper documentation/as-built updates.

Reliability & Performance:

• Implement condition monitoring (vibration analysis, thermography, oil analysis) and predictive maintenance programs to reduce unplanned downtime.
• Lead RCFA/RCA on chronic failures; institutionalize lessons learned and design-out solutions.
• Optimize equipment performance (OEE, MTBF, MTTR) and energy efficiency; eliminate bottlenecks and chronic losses.
• Benchmark against internal/external best practice; deploy Kaizen/Lean/Six Sigma initiatives where relevant.

Projects, Turnarounds & Modifications:

• Co-lead mechanical scope in capex projects (brownfield/greenfield), from design reviews (HAZOP/HAZID) to commissioning & start-up.
• Manage retrofits, upgrades, debottlenecking, and fabrication through in-house workshops and vendors, ensuring quality and compliance.
• Ensure MOC, design standards, and asset data integrity are maintained throughout the project lifecycle.

HSE & Compliance:

• Enforce Zero Harm culture and compliance with OSHA/Factory Acts, pressure vessel/boiler codes, lifting equipment regulations, and OEM standards.
• Conduct/oversee risk assessments (JSA, PTW, Lockout/Tagout, confined space) and ensure timely closure of audit actions.
• Maintain statutory records, certifications, and inspections for mechanical assets.

People Leadership & Capability:

• Build a high‑performing team: support recruitment, coach, and develop mechanical managers/engineers/technicians; define roles, succession pipelines, and development plans.
• Drive cross-functional collaboration with Operations, Electrical & Instrumentation, Projects, HSE, QA/QC, and Supply Chain.
• Foster a culture of discipline, accountability, data-driven decisions, and continuous learning.

Financial & Supply Chain Management:

• Own the mechanical OPEX/CAPEX budgets; deliver cost savings without compromising asset integrity or safety.
• Optimize spare parts strategy (critical spares, safety stock,local sourcing), vendor qualifications, and service agreements.
• Validate technical scopes, TCO, and commercial evaluations with Procurement.

Requirements:

• Internal: Operations/Production, E&I/Automation, Projects/Engineering, HSE, QA/QC, Supply Chain, Finance, HR/L&D.
• External: OEMs, EPCs, service contractors, regulatory/inspection bodies, utilities providers.
• Decision Rights & Authority
• Approve mechanical maintenance plans, shutdown scopes, and resource allocation within delegated limits.
• Technical approval for mechanical specs, workmanship quality, and acceptance of completed works.
• Recommend capex, vendor selection, and major repairs/overhauls to the GM/Plant Director.
• Enforce asset integrity and HSE compliance; stop work authority where safety is compromised.

Qualifications and Skills:

Education:

• B.Eng. / B.Sc. in Mechanical Engineering (or related discipline) - required
• M.Eng./MBA — added advantage
• COREN or equivalent professional registration - preferred.

Experience:

• 12–18+ years post‑qualification experience in heavy process industries (sugar, food & beverage, FMCG, cement, chemicals, petrochemicals, pulp & paper, or power).
• At least 5+ years in senior leadership (multi-section/multi-plant responsibility).
• Proven leadership of turnarounds, RCM/TPM, and reliability programs.

Technical Skills:

• Expert knowledge of rotating and static equipment (pumps, gearboxes, conveyors, boilers, pressure vessels, heat exchangers, turbines, crystallizers, centrifugals).
• Proficiency in RCM, RCA, condition monitoring, precision maintenance, alignment/balancing.
• Strong in maintenance planning & scheduling, and spares strategy.
• Working knowledge of HSE systems, PTW/LOTO, and relevant codes/standards.

Leadership & Behavioral Competencies:

• Strategic thinking, data‑driven decision making, and strong execution discipline.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement, vendor management, and influencing skills.
• People development, coaching, delegation, and performance management.
• High integrity, resilience, and results orientation.

Certifications (Preferred/Added Advantage):

• Project Management (e.g., PMP/Prince2)
• Vibration Analysis/Condition Monitoring certifications
• Boiler/Pressure Vessel inspection/competency certifications (as applicable).

Working Conditions:

• Plant/industrial environment with exposure to noise, heat, rotating/pressurized equipment; use of PPE is mandatory.
• Shift/extended hours during shutdowns/turnarounds and critical interventions.
• Travel: Up to 20–30% between DSR sites.

Salary

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