• Application Deadline:
• Position: Head, Power Plant



• Job Type Full Time



• Qualification BA/BSc/HND , MBA/MSc/MA , Professional Certificate



• Experience 15 - 20 years



• Location Lagos




• Job Field
  
  

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.