Machine Guidance Technician - Sugar at Dangote Group

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: Machine Guidance Technician - Sugar

Location: Benue
Business: Sugar
Fuction / Domain: Plant & Machinery (P & M)
Slots: 2 Openings

Position Description

The candidate will be responsible for all operations carried out using GPS guidance technology.
He will be responsible for the installation, maintenance and management of the GPS systems for machine guidance on land operation and earth moving operations.
He will also be responsible for the management of all land preparation operations for the planting of sugarcane.

Job Responsibilities

Installation of the GPS guidance systems on the machines
In conjunction with the survey department, to set up and calibrate the GPS guidance system within the required operating parameters
Maintain a stock of spares
Training of Machine operators in the use of machine guidance technology
Set up the agriculture.
To monitor the operation to ensure that the result is delivered, making adjustments where necessary
To establish a maintenance program for all GPS guidance systems on the project

Desired Qualification / Preferred Competencies

Higher National Diploma (HND) or Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering
Trade test in Mechanical related trade
Minute attention to detail
Qualification in the field of electronics
Perfectionist
Patience and the ability to pass on his knowledge.
8 years of relevant work experience Abilities / Experience
Hands-on person with the ability to manage machine operations with regards to bush clearing, land preparation and earthmoving
Intimate knowledge of GPS guidance and tracking systems