Head, Power Plant at Dangote

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.