Gas Cutter

Department: Maintenance
Reports To: Mechanical Supervisor / Fabrication Supervisor

Job Overview

• The Gas Cutter is responsible for carrying out precision cutting, dismantling, modification, and preparation of metal materials, structures, pipelines, and equipment using oxy-fuel gas cutting equipment.
• The role supports maintenance, fabrication, shutdown, turnaround, and construction activities by ensuring accurate cutting operations are performed safely, efficiently, and in accordance with engineering specifications and company standards.
• The ideal candidate must possess hands-on experience in industrial gas cutting operations, metal fabrication support, equipment handling, and workplace safety practices within a heavy industrial environment.

Key Responsibilities
Perform Gas Cutting Operations:

• Execute oxy-acetylene and oxy-fuel cutting activities on pipes, plates, structural steel, equipment, and metal components in accordance with job requirements and technical specifications.

Metal Preparation and Fabrication Support:

• Prepare metal materials, cut edges, bevels, and components for welding, fabrication, maintenance, and repair activities.

Equipment Dismantling and Modification:

• Support maintenance teams in dismantling damaged equipment, pipelines, structural assemblies, and obsolete components during repair and replacement projects.

Read and Interpret Technical Drawings:

• Interpret engineering drawings, fabrication sketches, measurements, and work instructions to ensure accurate cutting and dimensional compliance.

Inspection and Quality Control:

• Inspect completed cutting jobs for dimensional accuracy, smooth finishes, and conformity with maintenance or fabrication specifications.

Equipment Maintenance and Housekeeping:

• Maintain gas cutting equipment, hoses, regulators, cylinders, torches, and accessories in good working condition while ensuring proper storage of materials and tools.

Compliance with Safety Procedures:

• Adhere strictly to Permit-to-Work PTW, Lockout/Tagout LOTO, Hot Work Permits, confined space requirements, fire prevention measures, PPE usage, and all Health, Safety, and Environmental regulations.

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

• Oxy-acetylene and oxy-fuel gas cutting techniques.
• Pipe cutting and structural steel cutting operations.
• Metal fabrication and material preparation processes.
• Reading and interpretation of engineering drawings and fabrication sketches.
• Use of measuring instruments, templates, and marking tools.
• Knowledge of metals, material properties, and cutting procedures.
• Safe handling and storage of compressed gas cylinders.
• Basic welding and fabrication techniques.
• Equipment inspection and preventive maintenance practices.
• Understanding of industrial maintenance and shutdown activities.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.
• Knowledge of workplace safety standards and hot work requirements.

Qualification and Experience
Educational Qualification:

• National Diploma ND in Mechanical Engineering, Welding and Fabrication Engineering, Industrial Maintenance, or a related technical discipline;

OR

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

Professional Certification Added Advantage:

• Certification in Welding and Fabrication.
• Hot Work Safety Certification.
• Occupational Health and Safety Training Certificate.
• Industrial Gas Cutting Certification.

Experience:

• Minimum of three 3 years' industrial experience in gas cutting, fabrication, welding support, plant maintenance, manufacturing, fertilizer, cement, power generation, oil and gas, petrochemical, or related heavy industrial operations.
• Proven experience supporting plant shutdown, turnaround, maintenance, and fabrication activities will be an added advantage.

Desired Attributes:

• Strong commitment to workplace safety.
• High attention to detail and workmanship quality.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet project deadlines.
• Good problem-solving and technical aptitude.
• Physical fitness and ability to work in industrial field environments.
• Strong interpersonal and teamwork skills.
• Willingness to work shifts, overtime, and shutdown assignments when required.

Method of Application

Interested and qualified? Go to Dangote on careers.dangote.com to apply