Head, Power Plant

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