Assistant General Manager, Mechanical (Hydraulics Specialist)

About this role

The role is for an Assistant General Manager, Mechanical with a specialization in hydraulics, based in Obajana, Kogi. The holder will oversee operation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of hydraulic systems across cement plant equipment such as coolers, VRMs, and kilns, and will contribute to hydraulic engineering projects for reliability, safety and environmental sustainability. The position involves coordinating with engineers and stakeholders to ensure equipment performance, and managing budgets, timelines, and resources for plant success. It requires extensive experience in cement plant hydraulics and a strong background in hydraulic design, maintenance and project collaboration. The employer is Dangote Industries Limited, a diversified Nigerian conglomerate with operations including cement plants in Obajana, Kogi, and other business interests across the group.

What you would do

• Operate and maintain hydraulic systems across cement plant equipment.
• Troubleshoot hydraulic system problems including cylinders, hoses, valves and drives.
• Conduct feasibility studies and assess hydraulic faults and impacts.
• Collaborate with engineers to develop hydraulic designs and plans.
• Identify hazards and implement safety measures for hydraulic systems.
• Perform hydraulic calculations, simulations and modelling.
• Oversee construction and installation of hydraulic systems per design specs.
• Inspect existing hydraulic infrastructure and recommend maintenance or repairs.
• Stay updated on hydraulic engineering advancements.
• Manage budgets, timelines and resources for plant projects.

What they are asking for

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering with hydraulics training or related field.
• Master's degree preferred.
• Professional Engineer license preferred.
• 15+ years of experience in cement plant hydraulics operation, maintenance and troubleshooting.
• Proven experience in hydraulic design and maintenance of hydraulic systems.
• Knowledge of hydraulic circuits, notations and relevant software (AutoCAD, Microsoft Office, SAP).
• Strong mathematical and computational skills.
• Familiarity with environmental impact assessment processes and regulations.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience in project management and cross-functional teamwork.

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