Shift Chemist at Dangote

Job Summary

• Maintaining plant operations with minimal downtime, not exceeding 1% of the available time.
• Adherence to engineering safety standards to ensure a safe working environment.
• Optimization of plant operations to achieve predetermined production goals.
• Economical use of resources to align with budgetary constraints

Roles & Responsibilities:

• Conducting analysis of process and boiler water and interpreting the results for plant and boiler operations.
• Adherence to good laboratory practices, safe handling of chemicals, and maintaining cleanliness.
• Performing water analysis from the borehole (raw water) to treated water for sugar production and human consumption.
• Overseeing the production and analysis of demineralized water and reverse osmosis water.
• Preparation of reagents for analysis.
• Monitoring the preparation, dosing, and effects of boiler chemicals on boilers.
• Analyzing boiler water and using the results for necessary correction on the continuous blow down (C.B.D).
• Supervising cooling tower personnel and the analysis of cooling water.
• Coordinating with the shift process (production) superintendent, shift in charges for both boiler and power house, and the maintenance crew on water usage and related matters.
• Supervising effluent treatment plant personnel, operations, and the water analysis.
• Preparing daily production reports both on the system and on hardware.
• Ensuring compliance with OH&SMS, FSMS, EMS, and QMS responsibilities.

Requirements 

• Candidates should possess a B-Tech/BE/BSc/HND in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Microbiology, Water Resources, Chemical Engineering, or Science Laboratory Technology.
• Possession of a professional certificate will be considered an added advantage.
• Applicants should have a minimum of 2-3 years of experience in a water plant or food industry.
• Basic computer skills, including proficiency in MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, are required.