AutoCAD Operator

About this role

The role is for an AutoCAD Operator at Dangote Industries Limited in Lagos, Nigeria. It supports engineering, maintenance, projects and plant operations by producing accurate 2D and 3D drawings in line with company standards, specifications and project needs. The position requires strong drafting skills, interpretation of engineering drawings and proficiency in AutoCAD and related software within an industrial setting. Responsibilities include creating, updating and maintaining technical drawings and documentation, and collaborating with engineers and project teams. The employer operates within the Dangote Group, a diversified Nigerian conglomerate with an engineering and maintenance focus in Lagos.

What you would do

• Collaborate with engineers, technicians and project personnel to provide technical drafting support for maintenance projects, new installations, plant upgrades and shutdown activities
• Ensure all drawings comply with engineering standards, company specifications, safety requirements and quality control procedures
• Modify and maintain as-built drawings, layouts and schematics to reflect plant modifications and project changes
• Develop detailed mechanical, electrical, instrumentation, piping, structural and civil drawings using AutoCAD based on engineering requirements
• Review engineering sketches and project instructions to accurately convert concepts into technical drawings
• Prepare plant layouts, equipment arrangement drawings and piping layouts for maintenance and project activities
• Create fabrication details and utility routing plans
• Organise, archive and manage drawing revision histories and documentation according to control procedures
• Interpret engineering designs and specifications to accurately translate concepts into drawings
• Maintain drawing control and documentation in accordance with document control procedures

What they are asking for

• National Diploma (ND) in Mechanical, Electrical, Civil Engineering, Architecture, Drafting Technology, Engineering Design or related technical field, or Trade Test Grade I, II and III in Drafting or related trades
• AutoCAD Professional Certification or Autodesk Certified User/Pro (added advantage) and other CAD certifications
• Minimum of five years of industrial experience in AutoCAD drafting and related fields such as engineering design support, plant documentation or project engineering
• Experience in preparing engineering drawings, equipment layouts, piping drawings, electrical schematics and as-built documentation is advantageous
• Ability to read and interpret mechanical, electrical, civil, structural and instrumentation drawings
• Strong knowledge of drafting standards, P&IDs, layouts and fabrication drawings
• Proficiency in AutoCAD 2D and 3D, plus familiarity with related CAD software and document control systems
• Good analytical, communication and teamwork skills, with high attention to detail
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines

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