About this role
The role is for a TIG Welder at Dangote Group, based in Nigeria. It involves high-quality TIG welding, fabrication, repair, and maintenance of industrial equipment, piping, tanks, vessels, and structural components in an industrial manufacturing or process plant setting. The job requires reading engineering drawings and welding specifications, ensuring quality and safety standards are met, and maintaining welding equipment. The position supports plant reliability and asset integrity through adherence to procedures and safety regulations. The candidate should have strong welding expertise and experience in an industrial environment.
What you would do
- Perform TIG welding on various metals according to approved procedures and specifications.
- Fabricate, modify and repair piping systems, tanks, vessels, and structural components.
- Interpret engineering drawings, welding symbols, and fabrication sketches.
- Prepare joints and surfaces for welding and ensure proper fit-up.
- Inspect welds for defects and ensure compliance with standards.
- Operate, maintain and inspect welding equipment and consumables.
- Adhere to safety policies, PTW, LOTO, hot work, and PPE requirements.
- Ensure quality, dimensional accuracy and welding specifications are met.
- Maintain welding equipment and keep workspace in safe condition.
- Collaborate with maintenance team to support plant reliability and downtime activities.
What they are asking for
- National Diploma in Mechanical Engineering, Welding and Fabrication Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering or related field OR Trade Test Grade I, II, III in Welding/Fabrication/Mechanical Maintenance or related trade.
- Professional TIG welding certification is an added advantage.
- Minimum of three years of industrial TIG welding and fabrication experience in heavy industry or process plants.
- Experience in stainless steel pipe welding, equipment repair, and industrial fabrication.
- Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and welding symbols.
- Strong attention to detail, safety consciousness, and teamwork skills.
- Willingness to work shifts and support plant shutdowns when required.
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