Assistant Manager - Kilns, Coal Mills & Alternative Fuels Resources at Dangote Group

Dangote Group is one of Nigeria’s most diversified business conglomerates 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.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Assistant Manager - Kilns, Coal Mills & Alternative Fuels Resources

Job ID: IbeseplantProd008
Location: Ibese, Ogun
Job type: Full time
Category: DCP - HR

Job Summary

• An Assistant Manager for Cement Kilns, Coal Mills, and Alternative Fuel Operations holds a crucial role in overseeing and managing the day-to-day operations of these facilities, ensuring efficiency, safety, and environmental compliance.
• Assist in coordinating activities related to kilns / coal mills, alternative fuels operations.
• Troubleshoot equipment failure to ensure production targets are achieved.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

• Operational Oversight: Oversee the daily operations of cement kilns, coal mills, and alternative fuel systems to ensure they run efficiently and meet production targets. This involves monitoring equipment performance, process parameters, and product quality.
• Safety and Compliance: Ensure all operations comply with safety standards and environmental regulations. This involves conducting regular safety drills, maintaining safety equipment, and ensuring that emissions meet local and national standards.
• Maintenance Coordination: Work with the maintenance team to schedule regular inspections, preventive maintenance, and repairs of kiln, mill, and fuel system equipment to minimize downtime and extend equipment life.
• Process Improvement: Continuously seek ways to optimize operations, including enhancing fuel efficiency, reducing waste, and improving product quality. This may involve trialing new alternative fuels, adjusting process parameters, or implementing new technologies.
• Team Management and Development: Lead and manage a team of operators and technicians, providing training and development opportunities to enhance their skills and ensure a high level of competency and performance.
• Budget Management: Assist in budget preparation and control operational costs, including fuel, maintenance, and labor costs, to ensure the operation remains within financial targets.
• Environmental Sustainability: Promote and implement sustainable practices, including the use of alternative fuels and materials, to reduce the environmental impact of cement production. This might include sourcing and utilizing waste-derived fuels or by-products from other industries.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Communicate effectively with other departments, senior management, external suppliers, and regulatory bodies. Ensuring good relations and compliance with all necessary standards and requirements.
• Problem-solving and Emergency Response: Act quickly to resolve operational, technical, or personnel issues and implement contingency plans in case of emergencies, such as equipment failure or safety incidents.
• Reporting and Documentation: Prepare and present regular reports on operational performance, improvements, safety incidents, and compliance with environmental standards to senior management and regulatory agencies as required.
• In essence, the Assistant Manager plays a pivotal role in ensuring the smooth, efficient, and sustainable operation of cement kilns, coal mills, and alternative fuel systems, contributing significantly to the overall success and profitability of the cement manufacturing process.

Requirements
Academic / Professional Qualifications:

• B.Sc / HND Chemical / Mechanical / Industrial Engineering.

Work Experience:

• 12 - 15 relevant years of relevant experience.

Skills & Competencies:

• Good communication skills
• Strong leadership qualities
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Ability to build team
• High analytical skills
• Proficiency in Engineering software

Benefits

• Private Health Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Training & Development

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.