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.Job Summary
The Co-generation Power Plant Shift In-Charge is responsible for the safe, efficient, and uninterrupted operation of the cogeneration power plant during assigned shifts.
This includes supervising plant operations, coordinating with other departments, monitoring system performance, and leading shift personnel to ensure compliance with operational procedures, safety standards, and production targets.
Key Duties and Responsibilities
Supervise and control the entire plant operation during the shift.
Monitor power generation, steam production, and plant parameters via DCS and field.
Coordinate with Boiler, Turbine, Electrical, and WTP teams for load adjustments and issue resolution.
Ensure strict adherence to safety and standard operating procedures (SOPs)
Record and report plant performance, incidents, and abnormalities.
Provide technical guidance to operators and technicians.
Lead troubleshooting of plant equipment and systems in coordination with maintenance.
Manage manpower deployment and shift schedules effectively.
Conduct shift changeover briefings and maintain proper logbooks.
Escalate critical issues to management and follow through resolution action.
Educational Qualifications and Work Experience
B.Sc.,HND or any equivalent in Mechanical Engineering
Professional Certification is an added advantage. (Certificate of Proficiency in Power Plant/Boiler Operation preferred)
Minimum 10 years in cogeneration or thermal power plant operations, with at least 5 years in a shift supervisory role
Skill and Competencies:
Effective Communication skills
People management skills
Conflict Resolution Skills
Project Management Skills
Computer Skills
Negotiation skills
Presentation skills
Interpersonal Skills
Integrity
Empathy
Openness
Discretion.
