TIG Welder

Dangote Group is one of Nigeria’s most diversified business conglomerates with a hard – earned reputation for excellent business practices and products’ quality with its operational headquarters in the bustling metropolis of Lagos, Nigeria in West Africa.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: TIG Welder

Location: Dangote Fertilizer, Nigeria
Department: Maintenance
Reports To: Mechanical Supervisor / Welding Supervisor

Job Overview

• The ideal candidate must possess strong welding expertise, excellent craftsmanship, and experience working in an industrial manufacturing or process plant environment.
• The TIG Welder is responsible for performing high-quality precision welding, fabrication, repair, and maintenance of industrial equipment, pressure piping systems, stainless steel components, and structural assemblies using the Tungsten Inert Gas (TIG) welding process. The role supports plant reliability and asset integrity by ensuring all welding activities are carried out in accordance with approved welding procedures, engineering drawings, quality standards, and safety regulations.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct Joint Preparation and Fit-Up: Prepare materials, bevels, joints, and surfaces for welding while ensuring proper alignment and fit-up prior to welding operations.
• Inspection and Quality Assurance: Inspect completed welds for defects and ensure compliance with quality standards, dimensional accuracy, and welding specifications.
• Maintain Welding Equipment and Consumables: Operate, maintain, and inspect welding machines, gas cylinders, torches, electrodes, and associated equipment to ensure safe and efficient operation.
• Interpret Drawings and Welding Specifications: Read and interpret engineering drawings, welding symbols, blueprints, and fabrication sketches to perform welding activities accurately.
• Fabricate and Repair Plant Equipment: Carry out fabrication, modification, and repair of piping systems, tanks, vessels, structural components, and mechanical equipment to ensure operational reliability.
• Perform TIG Welding Operations: Execute TIG welding on stainless steel, carbon steel, alloy steel, aluminum, and other metals in accordance with approved welding procedures and quality specifications.
• Adhere to Safety and HSE Requirements: Comply with Permit-to-Work (PTW), Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), hot work procedures, fire prevention measures, PPE requirements, and all applicable Health, Safety, and Environmental regulations.

Qualification and Experience
Educational Qualification:

• National Diploma (ND) in Mechanical Engineering, Welding and Fabrication Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering, or a related technical discipline;

OR

• Trade Test Grade I, II, and III in Welding, Fabrication, Mechanical Maintenance, or a related engineering trade.

Professional Certification (Added Advantage):

• Certification in Industrial Fabrication and Welding Practices.
• Valid Hot Work Safety Training Certification.
• Recognized Welding Certification in TIG Welding.

Experience:

• Minimum of three (3) years' industrial experience in TIG welding, fabrication, plant maintenance, manufacturing, fertilizer, petrochemical, oil and gas, power generation, cement, or related heavy industrial environments.
• Demonstrated experience in stainless steel pipe welding, equipment repair, and industrial fabrication activities.

Desired Attributes:

• High level of precision and attention to detail.
• Strong commitment to safety and quality.
• Good problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
• Strong team orientation and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and under pressure.
• Willingness to work shifts and support plant shutdown activities when required.
• Ability to meet maintenance and project deadlines.

Basic Technical Competencies and Skills:
The ideal candidate should demonstrate competency in:

• Knowledge of industrial maintenance and equipment repair practices.
• Pipe welding, structural welding, and fabrication techniques.
• Reading and interpretation of engineering drawings and welding symbols.
• TIG welding techniques for stainless steel, carbon steel, and alloy materials.
• Understanding of workplace safety, hot work permits, and fire prevention practices.
• Strong attention to detail and workmanship quality.
• Knowledge of welding defects, inspection methods, and repair techniques.
• Joint preparation, grinding, cutting, beveling, and fit-up procedures.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.
• Use of welding equipment, hand tools, and measuring instruments.
• Understanding of Welding Procedure Specifications (WPS) and welding standards.
• Basic fabrication and metalworking skills.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
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