Air System Operator & Technician (Textile Manufacturing)

Location: Tambura, Kano
Employment Type: Full-time

Description

• The ideal candidate will ensure optimal temperature, humidity, and air quality to support efficient production, equipment performance, and workplace safety.
• We are seeking a skilled Air System Operator & Technician to operate, maintain, and support the commissioning of industrial humidification, air-conditioning, and dust-extraction systems within a modern yarn manufacturing plant.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage spare parts inventory, including filters, bearings, belts, pump components, and other critical consumables.
• Operate and maintain the humidification and air-conditioning systems to achieve target temperature and humidity levels across production areas.
• Support the installation, testing, commissioning, and ramp-up of air system equipment.
• Monitor and record temperature, humidity, airflow, and pressure readings, taking corrective actions where necessary.
• Perform preventive and corrective mechanical and electrical maintenance on fans, blowers, motors, pumps, dampers, and spray nozzles.
• Monitor and manage the dust-extraction and waste-collection systems, including Jingya exhauster blowers, ducting, and filtration units.
• Clean, inspect, and replace filters, including honeycomb dust filters, to maintain optimal airflow and system efficiency.
• Train and mentor junior technicians and assistants on the operation and maintenance of air systems.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records and ensure compliance with health, safety, and housekeeping standards.

Requirements

• Strong knowledge of HVAC systems, industrial fans, blowers, pumps, filters, air washers, ducting, and basic electrical/mechanical maintenance.
• Excellent troubleshooting, record-keeping, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong commitment to workplace safety and operational excellence.
• Minimum of 3 years' hands-on experience operating and maintaining industrial humidification, air-conditioning, and dust-extraction systems.
• HND, B.Eng., B.Tech, or Trade Certificate in Mechanical, Electrical, Refrigeration, HVAC Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Experience in textile manufacturing, spinning mills, FMCG, manufacturing, or other dust-intensive industrial environments is highly preferred.
• Experience with equipment installation, commissioning, and plant start-up will be an added advantage.