Advance Your Career as a Mechanical Engineer at African Industries Group (AIG)
Are you a seasoned Mechanical Engineer looking to make a significant impact in the industrial sector? African Industries Group (AIG), a premier diversified global conglomerate with over 51 years of excellence, is seeking a highly skilled and motivated professional to join our team in Lagos, Nigeria. We are committed to fostering sustainable growth and contributing to Nigeria's industrial development, and we invite you to be a part of our legacy.
The Role
As a Mechanical Engineer at AIG, you will be at the heart of our operations, ensuring that our plant machinery functions at peak reliability and efficiency. You will play a crucial role in maintaining our high standards of production by leading maintenance initiatives and driving technical excellence across our facilities.
Key Responsibilities
- Plan and execute comprehensive preventive, predictive, and breakdown maintenance for all plant machinery.
- Ensure maximum equipment availability, diagnosing failures rapidly to minimize downtime.
- Manage complex mechanical systems, including hydraulics, pneumatics, steam, thermal oil, and compressed air.
- Oversee maintenance for critical hardware such as hot/cold presses, peeling lines, conveyors, boilers, and dust collection systems.
- Conduct Root Cause Analysis (RCA) to solve persistent technical issues and implement sustainable corrective actions.
- Manage spare parts inventory and coordinate the procurement of essential components.
- Champion Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE) standards throughout all maintenance activities.
- Mentor maintenance technicians and coordinate effectively with the production team for planned shutdowns.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree or HND in Automobile or Mechanical Engineering.
- 5 – 8 years of proven experience in manufacturing industries such as steel, plywood, wood processing, cement, or FMCG.
- Advanced technical knowledge of gearboxes, bearings, welding, fabrication, and utility systems (boilers, compressors, pumps).
- Demonstrated experience in Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) and continuous improvement methodologies.
- Strong analytical troubleshooting skills combined with effective team management abilities.
At African Industries Group, we value innovation, safety, and operational excellence. If you are ready to apply your technical expertise in a challenging and rewarding environment, we encourage you to apply.
Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send their updated CV to: afolabi.ayodele@Africanindustries.com using the Job Title as the subject of the email.
