Process Engineer

Job Summary

The process Engineer at Dangote Cement Plc studies and implement systems, tools and procedures to optimize the production process and lead the continuous performance optimization team to achieve the set goals of the organization.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Write process study, exercise and audit report under the supervision of the senior process engineer. 
• Regularly monitor the parameters relating to plant operations; set up and supervise regular follow up of various plant performance and condition.
• Define instructions concerning process key parameters; ensure the relevance of key parameters used to monitor the production process as well as process data.
• Give recommendations concerning modification to be made on various control parameters or on the process.
• Develop production process for a better output and stability; define production conditions for new or modified installations.       
• Participate in the re-design of equipment; cooler, burner, pre-heater by-pass, fan, dust collector etc.
• Ensure reliability of process measuring equipment (e.g. temperature, pressure sensors, gas analyzers, etc.) especially in area where physical measurement is not accessible or unsafe.
• Perform basic process measurements: gas flow, temperature and gas analysis etc.  
• Organise and perform an audit limited to one area of a plant: gas, thermal and material balance of a kiln or a mill based on a pre-established model.
• Liaise with the technical management for process issues and take part in the Plant development projects.
• Monitor and conduct tests when operating conditions are guaranteed stable and achieve minimal operator influence on process parameters.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or HND in Chemical Engineering.
• Minimum of three (3) years relevant work experience.

Skills and Competencies

• Working knowledge of cement production process
• Good knowledge of relevant parameters and standards applicable to cement manufacturing.
• Good problem solving and analytical skills
• Good communication skills
• Ability to pay attention to details
• Good interpersonal and relationship management skills