About this role
The role is for a Gas Cutter at Dangote Industries Limited in Lagos, Nigeria, working within a heavy industrial setting. It supports maintenance, fabrication, shutdowns, turnarounds and construction by performing precise, safe gas cutting in line with engineering specs and company standards. The job involves cutting, dismantling, modifying and preparing metal materials, pipelines and equipment using oxy-fuel cutting equipment. It requires reading technical drawings, ensuring quality and complying with safety procedures throughout gas cutting operations.
What you would do
- Perform oxy-acetylene and oxy-fuel cutting on pipes, plates, structural steel and equipment according to specifications.
- Prepare cut edges, bevels and components for welding, fabrication and repair activities.
- Assist in dismantling damaged equipment, pipelines and obsolete components during repair projects.
- Read and interpret engineering drawings and work instructions for accurate cutting.
- Inspect completed cutting work for dimensional accuracy and finishes.
- Maintain gas cutting equipment and accessories and ensure proper storage of tools.
- Follow PTW, LOTO, hot work permits, confined space rules and PPE requirements.
- Ensure compliance with health, safety and environmental regulations.
- Support maintenance teams during shutdowns, turnarounds and construction activities.
- Maintain cleanliness and proper housekeeping of work areas and tools.
What they are asking for
- ND in Mechanical Engineering, Welding and Fabrication Engineering, Industrial Maintenance or related technical field; or Trade Test Grade I, II and III in Welding, Fabrication, Mechanical Maintenance or related trade.
- Professional certification in health and safety or industrial gas cutting is an added advantage.
- Minimum of three years’ industrial experience in gas cutting, fabrication, welding support or related heavy industrial operations.
- Experience in supporting plant shutdowns, turnarounds and maintenance activities is advantageous.
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