Alternative Fuel & Raw Materials Officer at Dangote

Description

Tasks and Responsibilities

• Develop and continuously evolve a strategic plan for the Dangote Cement Plant focused on increasing the usage of waste/biomass as alternative fuels and raw materials to drive optimization of cash costs at cement plant.
• Review and analyze alternative fuels and raw materials utilization/performance with an aim to enhance production output, efficiency and cost reduction.
• Ensure implementation of ISO Systems and Safety Rules and Regulations in the alternative fuels and raw materials unit.
• Ensure smooth running of alternative fuels and raw materials feeding system/unit equipment and auxiliaries in conjunction with kiln operators/maintenance department to achieve optimum thermal substitution rate (%TSR) and minimum down time in accordance with approval operations and quality norms.
• Co-ordinate maintenance activities with maintenance team to achieve the targeted key performance indicators such as overall efficiency and utilization of alternative fuels and raw materials in all kilns.
• Conduct root cause analysis for any stoppage of alternative fuels and raw materials pneumatic feeding systems and carry out preventive measures to prevent re-occurrence.
• Ensure optimum parameters and effective utilization of manpower in alternative fuels and raw materials section.
• Build a strategic relationship with key industrial, farmers/waste generators.
• Drive the importance of alternative fuels and materials to stay in business in an emerging environment.
• Promote co-processing of waste with key stakeholders.
• Cost reduction by carrying out modification and improvements in the process.
• Keep accurate documentation and provide accurate feedback and reports on all activities.
• Troubleshoot operational problems and take actions to ensure sustained running of the alternative fuels and raw materials subunit.
• Perform root cause analysis of all failures/interruptions to avoid reoccurrences.
• Implementation of alternative fuels and raw materials/renewable energy strategies to reduce dependence on Natural Gas, Coal and other Fossil Fuels in the Clinker Manufacturing Process.
• Generate new waste stream opportunities, work closely with waste Dangote Cement Plant Transport team for the collection/evacuation of waste from source to the plant timely.
• Participate in alternative fuels and raw materials budget process related to plant's alternative fuels and raw materials usage, support plant budgeting and forecasting processes.
• Liaise with the fleet team to achieve daily targets.
• Other additional assignments as entrusted by the Head of the Unit/section.

Requirements

• B.Sc. or HND in Chemical Engineering or Industrial Engineering.
• Minimum of 2 years relevant work experience in alternative fuel and raw materials coordination and Logistics Management.

Skills and Competencies

• Good knowledge of the terrain for availability of Alternative fuels and raw materials.
• Ability to work in the filed to identify areas of Alternative fuels and raw materials.
• Basic knowledge of system-based inventory management systems.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Attention to details and quality.
• Willingness to learn, improve and adapt to changing environment.
• Basic knowledge of relevant supporting tools and technologies such as MS Excel, MS Word and Project Management applications, etc.