Excavator Engineer


  2026-05-20
  Kano, Nigeria
  3–5
  Information Technology

Sany Heavy Industry Company Limited is a Chinese multinational heavy equipment manufacturing company headquartered in Changsha, Hunan Province. It is the sixth-largest heavy equipment manufacturer in the world, and the first in its industry in China to enter the FT Global 500 and the Forbes Global 2000 rankings.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Excavator Engineer

Location: Kano
Job type: Full-time
Slot: 2 Openings

Job Description

  • As a Service Engineer at SANY Nigeria, you will play a critical role in driving our after-sales excellence and technical support operations.
  • This role demands elite technical acumen to maximize machine uptime, optimize fleet reliability, and uphold SANY's global standard of excellence for our premier clients across Nigeria.
  • Tailored to your specific regional deployment, you will oversee the installation, strategic maintenance, complex troubleshooting, and life-cycle management of SANY’s world-class heavy machinery specifically our advanced Excavators

Key Responsibilities

  • Preventive & Corrective Maintenance: Formulate and execute robust preventive maintenance schedules and rapid emergency repairs to eliminate operational downtime for clients in high-pressure industries.
  • Reporting & Analytics: Maintain flawless technical records, drafting detailed failure analysis reports, parts consumption metrics, and machine performance summaries to drive continuous product optimization.
  • Technical Consultation: Serve as the technical authority on-site, advising operators and corporate clients on optimal machine utilization, safety frameworks, and preventative care.
  • Commissioning & Installation: Lead the seamless assembly, precision calibration, and commissioning of SANY heavy machinery (Excavators, Pump Trucks, or Cranes) at client sites according to rigorous manufacturer benchmarks.
  • Diagnostics & High-Level Troubleshooting: Utilize advanced diagnostic software and tools to identify, analyze, and resolve complex failures across hydraulic, mechanical, pneumatic, and electrical systems.

Qualifications

  • Willingness to travel regionally and adapt to flexible field schedules to support continuous client operations.
  • Exceptional grasp of modern electro-hydraulic systems, heavy-duty transmissions, and electronic control units (ECUs).
  • Bachelor’s Degree or Higher National Diploma (HND) in Mechanical, Electrical, Automobile, or Mechatronics Engineering.
  • Must have 3–5 years of progressive field service experience handling premium heavy earthmoving equipment, concrete machinery, or lifting equipment.
  • Exemplary client-facing communication, emotional intelligence, and a problem-solving mindset suited for elite corporate accounts.

Specific Requirements:

  • Deep technical mastery of large-scale tracked and wheeled excavators, high-pressure main pumps, control valves, and heavy-duty structural attachments.

What We Offer

  • A highly competitive salary package reflective of industry expertise.
  • Structured pathways for career advancement into regional technical leadership.
  • An elite, collaborative corporate culture within a global industry pioneer.
  • Specialized, continuous training on world-class, cutting-edge machinery technologies.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their Profiles or forward their Resumes directly to: [email protected] using the Job Title as the subject of the email.

Note: When applying, please ensure your attached CV clearly highlights your specific machinery expertise (Excavator) and your preferred location (Kano) to help our team route your application efficiently.


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