Production Engineer at Dangote

SUMMARY OF THE OVERALL JOB ASSIGNMENT

Study and implement systems / tools / procedures to optimize the production operation and also participate in the continuous performance to achieve the set goals of the production department.

MAIN  ACTIVITIES / RESPONSIBILITIES

• Address production bottlenecks for a better output or a greater stability.
• Implement instructions concerning production key parameters.
• Implement production conditions for new or modified installations under supervision of the Production Manager.
• Conduct production studies which he deems necessary or which are requested by the line management.
• Regularly monitor the parameters relating to plant operation.
• Liaise with the technical management for process issues and take part in the Plant development Projects.
• Inform and train control room operational staff when need arises.

CONTEXT / OBJECTIVES

• Address problems on daily basis.
•  Regularly monitor the parameters relating to plant operations; set up / supervise regular follow up of various plant performance and condition.
• Define instructions concerning process key parameters; ensure the relevance of key parameters used to monitor the production process as well as process data.
•  Give recommendations concerning modification to be made on various control parameters or on the process.
•  Develop production process for a better output and stability; define production conditions for new or modified installations.     
•  Organize and plan regular combustion audits (burner settings, fuel preparation etc); measure cyclone efficiency.
•  Organize and plan for the introduction of a new alternative fuels / raw materials when neccessary.
•  Liaise with the technical management on process issues and take part in the development carried out by them.
• Participate actively in the specialized process audits for the plant.
• Monitor continued supply of only good quality clinker and be able to balance throughput with quality (liaising with the QA/QC Chemist).

PURPOSE

• Ensure that the summary of key operational parameters are used to drive performance towards continuous improvement and is presented in the approved format.
• Ensuring that recommended modifications made on various control parameters and process inputs lead to improvement in;
• Fuel consumption
• Power consumption
• Increased output

Requirements

Education and Work Experience

• Bachelor’s degree or HND in Chemical Engineering or Chemistry
• Three (3) years relevant work experience will be added advantage.

Skills and Competencies

• Working knowledge of cement production process
• Good knowledge of relevant parameters and standards applicable to cement manufacturing.
• Good problem solving and analytical skills
• Good communication skills
• Ability to pay attention to details
• Good interpersonal and relationship management skills