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Gas Cutter
About this role
The role is for a Gas Cutter in the Dangote Group, based in a heavy industrial setting in Nigeria. It involves performing precision oxy-fuel cutting on pipes, plates, and structural components, and supporting maintenance, fabrication, shutdowns, and construction activities. The job requires hands-on experience with industrial gas cutting operations and adherence to safety and technical specifications. The employer operates a large diversified manufacturing and logistics group with activities across cement, sugar, salt, flour, noodles, poly products, and more, and emphasises safety, efficiency, and local manufacturing capacity.
What you would do
- Carry out oxy-acetylene and oxy-fuel cutting on pipes, plates, structural steel, equipment and metal components according to technical specifications.
- Prepare metal materials, edges and components for welding, fabrication, and repair activities.
- Assist maintenance teams in dismantling damaged equipment and obsolete components during repair projects.
- Read and interpret engineering drawings and fabrication sketches to ensure accurate cutting and dimensional compliance.
- Inspect completed cutting jobs for dimensional accuracy and quality.
- Maintain and store gas cutting equipment and accessories in good working condition.
- Adhere to safety procedures including PTW, LOTO, hot work permits, confined space, PPE and environmental regulations.
- Support equipment dismantling and modification during repair or replacement projects.
- Ensure proper housekeeping and handling of gas cylinders and tools.
- Collaborate with teams to meet project deadlines and maintain quality standards.
What they are asking for
- ND in Mechanical Engineering, Welding and Fabrication Engineering, Industrial Maintenance or related technical discipline, or Trade Test Grade I-III in Welding, Fabrication, Mechanical Maintenance or related trades.
- Professional certifications in Welding and Fabrication, Hot Work Safety, Occupational Health and Safety, and Industrial Gas Cutting are an added advantage.
- Minimum of three years' industrial experience in gas cutting, fabrication, welding support, plant maintenance or related heavy industrial operations.
- Experience supporting plant shutdowns, turnarounds, and fabrication activities preferred.
- Ability to read engineering drawings and fabrication sketches; good communication and teamwork skills.
- Willingness to work shifts, overtime, and shutdown assignments as required.
- Physical fitness for industrial field duties.
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