Job Description
Role Purpose
To lead the captive power generation and energy management function at the plant, ensuring 100% reliable, cost-effective, and efficient power supply to support cement production, while driving operational excellence, sustainability, and compliance with Dangote standards.
Key Responsibilities
Power Generation & Supply Reliability
- Oversee operations of Captive Power Plants (CPP)(coal/gas-based) and Waste Heat Recovery (WHR) systems
- Ensure uninterrupted power supply to kiln lines, grinding units, and auxiliary systems
- Achieve optimal Plant Load Factor (PLF) and generation efficiency
Maintenance & Equipment Reliability
- Lead preventive, predictive, and shutdown maintenance programs
- Ensure high availability of:
- Boilers
- Turbines
- Generators
- Balance of Plant (BOP) systems
- Drive root cause analysis (RCA) for breakdowns and implement corrective actions
Energy Efficiency & Performance
- Optimize specific power consumption (kWh/ton of cement)
- Improve heat rate and thermal efficiency
- Lead plant-wide energy optimization initiatives aligned with Dangote benchmarks
- Monitor energy dashboards and performance analytics
Cost & Fuel Optimization
- Manage power generation cost (fuel, operations, maintenance)
- Optimize fuel mix (coal, LPFO, gas, alternative fuels where applicable)
- Drive cost-per-kWh reduction strategies
- Support annual budgeting, forecasting, and cost controls
Health, Safety & Environment (HSE)
- Champion Dangote's Zero Harm safety culture
- Ensure full compliance with:
- Nigerian/African regulatory requirements
- Dangote HSE policies
- Manage emissions, ash handling, and environmental controls
- Lead safety audits, toolbox talks, and incident investigations
Projects, Innovation & Sustainability
- Lead power plant expansion and upgrade projects
- Support WHR optimization and carbon reduction initiatives
- Drive digital transformation (automation, predictive analytics, IoT monitoring)
- Implement global best practices in energy management
Leadership & Stakeholder Engagement
- Build and lead a high-performance engineering and operations team
- Provide coaching, training, and succession planning
- Collaborate with:
- Production (Kiln & Cement Mills)
- Central Engineering & Corporate Energy Teams
- Manage OEMs, contractors, and service providers
Qualifications & Experience
Education
- Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical / Electrical Engineering
- COREN registration (Nigeria) or equivalent preferred
- MBA or relevant postgraduate qualification (advantage)
Experience
- 15–20 years in power generation or cement manufacturing
- Minimum 5–8 years in a leadership role (HOD / GM level)
- Strong experience with:
- Captive power plants (CPP)
- Waste Heat Recovery systems (critical for Dangote plants)
- Large-scale continuous process industries
Core Competencies
Technical
- Thermal power plant operations (coal/gas turbines, boilers)
- WHR technology and energy recovery systems
- Reliability-centered maintenance (RCM)
- Energy optimization and benchmarking
Leadership
- Strategic thinking and execution
- Strong stakeholder management across functions
- Crisis and incident management
- Performance-driven culture building
Working Environment
- Industrial plant setting with 24/7 operations
- Requires availability during:
- Plant shutdowns
- Start-ups
- Emergencies
Success Profile
The ideal candidate will:
- Ensure zero power-related production downtime
- Deliver top-quartile efficiency across Dangote plants
- Drive significant reductions in energy cost per ton
- Build a disciplined, safety-first, and high-performing
Benefits
- Private Health Insurance
- Paid Time Off
- Training & Development
- Career Development Opportunities
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