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 general best practices in energy management

Leadership & Stakeholder Engage

📌 SGM, Power Plant (Vélez-Málaga)
🏢 Dangote Industries
📍 Vélez-Málaga