DUST AND FUME CONTROL TECHNICIAN AT ASCENTECH SERVICES LIMITED

About Company:

Ascentech Services Limited is a full-fledged Human Resource Solution Provider incorporated in 2013 with its Head Office in Lagos, Nigeria. We are committed to forging long-term partnerships with our clients by creating and delivering robust and flexible services that address the changing needs of their business.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Description:

• We’re hiring a Dust & Fume Control Technician on behalf of our client.
• This role involves operating and maintaining air pollution control systems, such as dust collectors, scrubbers, filters, ESPs, ducts, and blowers, to extract industrial fumes and dust.
• The technician ensures system efficiency, supports a clean, compliant environment, and performs both preventive and corrective maintenance.

Responsibilities:

• Support shutdown/start-up operations in coordination with the maintenance and production teams.
• Conduct preventive and corrective maintenance activities on extraction systems.
• Ensure all system emissions comply with environmental standards and support audit processes.
• Adhere strictly to safety protocols and use prescribed PPE at all times.
• Maintain orderliness and cleanliness around fume/dust control equipment areas
• Operate and monitor dust and fume extraction systems during production activities.
• Perform regular inspection of equipment components such as ducts, fans, filters, scrubbers, and chimneys.
• Clean or replace worn-out filters, mist eliminators, nozzles, and other vital parts.
• Record operating data including pressure, temperature, and airflow rates; maintain accurate system logs.
• Identify and report abnormal conditions or system failures; escalate for troubleshooting and repair.

Requirements:

• Trade test or Diploma in Mechanical, Electrical, or a related engineering field.
• 1 - 3 years of hands-on experience working with dust/fume extraction, air pollution control, or ventilation systems in manufacturing environments (e.g., steel mills, foundries, fabrication plants, chemical or cement industries).

Working Conditions:

• Exposure to heat, dust, fumes, noise, and mechanical equipment in an industrial environment.
• May require rotational shifts, weekend, or night duty.
• Strict compliance with PPE usage is mandatory.

Qualifications and Skills:

• Familiarity with dust collectors, ESPs, bag filters, ductwork, and scrubber systems.
• Ability to read gauges, flow meters, and understand basic control systems.
• Sound knowledge of industrial safety and environmental compliance standards (e.g., CPCB/SPCB norms).
• Strong attention to detail with problem-solving and troubleshooting abilities

Salary

Application Closing Date: Not specified

Application Instructions:

Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: cv@ascentech.com.ng using the Job Title as the subject of the email.