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