SGM, Power Plant at Dangote

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SGM, Power Plant at Dangote

The Dangote Group is one of the most diversified business conglomerates in Africa with a hard-earned reputation for excellent business practices and products' quality with its operational headquarters in the bustling metropolis of Lagos, Nigeria in West Africa.
The Group's activities encompass:

 Cement - Manufacturing / Importing
 Sugar - Manufacturing & Refining
 Salt - Refining
 Flour & Semolina - Milling
 Pasta - Manufacturing
 Noodles - Manufacturing
 Poly Products - Manufacturing
 Logistics - Port Management and Haulage
 Real Estate
 Dangote Foundation

Since inception, the Group has experienced phenomenal growth on account of quality of its goods and services, its focus on cost leadership and efficiency of its human capital. Today, Dangote Group is a multi-billion Naira company poised to reach new heights, in every endeavour competing with itself to better the past.

The Group's core business focus is to provide local, value added products and services that meet the 'basic needs' of the populace. Through the construction and operation of large scale manufacturing facilities in Nigeria and across Africa, the Group is focused on building local manufacturing capacity to generate employment and provide goods for the people.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
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