Apply for the Engineer, HEMM Maintenance role at Dangote Cement, Obajana Plant. Candidates with heavy equipment maintenance experience are encouraged to apply.

Engineer, HEMM Maintenance Job at Dangote Cement – Obajana Plant, Nigeria

Maintaining reliable mining and production equipment is essential for large-scale industrial operations. Dangote Cement Plc is seeking an experienced HEMM Maintenance Engineer to support the safe operation, repair, and preventive maintenance of heavy earthmoving machinery at its Obajana Plant in Kogi State, Nigeria.

This role is suited for a mechanical engineering professional with hands-on experience in heavy mobile equipment maintenance, engine overhauling, fault diagnosis, and maintenance planning. The successful candidate will work closely with technicians and supervisors to improve equipment reliability and minimize operational downtime.

Job Overview

Position: Engineer, HEMM Maintenance
Company: Dangote Cement Plc
Location: Obajana Plant, Kogi State, Nigeria
Employment Type: Full Time
Job Category: Engineering / Technical
Experience Required: Minimum of 5 years

About Dangote Cement Plc

Dangote Cement Plc is part of the Dangote Group, one of Africa’s largest diversified business groups. The company operates major cement manufacturing facilities and plays a significant role in supporting industrial development across Africa.

Through its large-scale operations, Dangote Cement relies on skilled engineering professionals to maintain efficient production systems and heavy equipment performance.

Role Summary

The HEMM Maintenance Engineer will oversee maintenance activities for heavy mobile mining equipment, ensuring machinery remains safe, reliable, and available for daily operations.

The role involves planning preventive maintenance activities, supervising technical teams, managing engine repairs and overhauls, and supporting continuous improvement in equipment performance.

The engineer will work with different equipment brands, including CAT, Komatsu, Doosan, Liebherr, Terex, and other heavy machinery models.

Key Responsibilities

The successful candidate will be responsible for:

• Planning preventive maintenance activities and coordinating maintenance teams.
• Monitoring completed maintenance tasks and preparing performance reports for management.
• Supervising engine overhaul technicians and maintenance supervisors.
• Carrying out and supporting major engine overhauls for excavators, loaders, dozers, rock breakers, and dump trucks.
• Diagnosing engine faults and implementing effective repair solutions.
• Managing the overhaul and repair of multiple heavy equipment engines.
• Rebuilding major engine components according to technical standards.
• Removing, dismantling, repairing, and reinstalling engines and related components.
• Conducting performance tests and making required adjustments after repairs.
• Identifying equipment failures and resolving operational issues.
• Preparing spare parts requirements for planned maintenance activities.
• Forecasting future spare parts needs to support maintenance planning.
• Sharing technical knowledge with technicians and supervisors.

Qualifications and Experience

Applicants should meet the following requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent qualification in Mechanical Engineering.
• Minimum of five years’ experience in heavy equipment maintenance planning and execution.
• Practical experience with engine overhauling and repair of equipment from manufacturers such as Komatsu, CAT, Doosan, Cummins, Scania, Detroit, and Liebherr.
• Experience with spare parts planning related to heavy equipment maintenance.
• Knowledge of SAP PM systems, including:
  • Master data creation
  • Preventive maintenance strategies
  • Functional locations
  • Task lists
  • Maintenance plans

Required Skills and Competencies

Candidates should demonstrate:

• Strong knowledge of heavy equipment repair and maintenance.
• Ability to analyze technical problems and develop practical solutions.
• Good communication and teamwork abilities.
• Strong reporting and data analysis skills.
• Ability to work independently while managing technical teams.
• Familiarity with office productivity software.
• A proactive approach to improving equipment performance.

Career Opportunity Insights

Professionals working in heavy equipment maintenance play an important role in industries such as mining, construction, cement production, and manufacturing. This position offers an opportunity to apply advanced mechanical expertise in a large industrial environment where equipment reliability directly affects business operations.

Applicants with experience in mobile equipment systems, engine diagnostics, and preventive maintenance planning will have skills that are highly valued across industrial engineering sectors.

How to Apply

Interested and qualified candidates should submit their applications through Dangote on careers.dangote.com 

Before applying, candidates should review their CV carefully and ensure their experience with heavy machinery maintenance, engine overhaul, and technical systems is clearly highlighted.