Location: Obajana Plant, Obajana Plant, Nigeria
Company: Dangote Industries Limited
Job Summary
The Crusher Mechanical Technician at Dangote Cement Plc is responsible for ensuring safe, reliable, and efficient operations and maintenance of crusher systems and associated equipment by executing inspections, troubleshooting breakdowns, and maintaining high safety and performance standards.
Key Duties and responsibilities
- Carry out routine inspection of Impact crushers / roller crushers, belt conveyors, chain conveyors, apron feeders, Gearboxes, motors, pulleys, idlers, and couplings.
- Identify abnormalities like vibration, noise, misalignment, overheating.
- Ensure timely preventive and predictive maintenance.
- Maintain inspection records and checklists.
- Attend to equipment breakdowns promptly and ensure minimum downtime.
- Perform root cause analysis (RCA) for recurring failures.
- Coordinate with stores for spare parts and ensure availability.
- Prepare breakdown reports and recommend improvements.
- Perform laser alignment of Motor-gearbox assemblies, Couplings and drive systems.
- Ensure proper alignment to avoid vibration and premature failures.
- Carry out balancing and precision checks where required.
- Ensure strict compliance with safety procedures and company policies.
- Conduct toolbox talks before maintenance jobs.
- Implement Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedures.
- Plan and execute shutdown activities efficiently.
Requirements
- OND in Mechanical Engineering.
- Minimum of Five (5) years of relevant working experience as a Crusher Mechanical Technician.
- Strong knowledge of crusher systems and material handling equipment.
- Good troubleshooting and analytical skills.
- Experience in laser alignment, hydraulic system and maintenance tools.
- Leadership and team management ability.
- Knowledge of safety standards and procedures.
- Basic computer skills (MS Office / maintenance systems).
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Location: Gboko Plant, Gboko Plant, Nigeria
Job Summary
We are looking for a competent Safety Officer to participate in implementing the DCP approved occupational safety program, analysing and administering various components of the safety programs.
Key Duties and Responsibilities
- Monitor DCP employees, contracts and subcontracts to ensure compliance safety rules and regulations.
- Ensue all persons including the public, with proximity of DCP premises sites and operating locations are not exposed to the risks of health and safety.
- Ensure that work is carries out in a safe manner and acceptable standards with minimum risk to all persons, property, equipment and materials.
- Report near miss, unsafe act, unsafe conditions of contracts and subcontracts to DCP Management.
- Ensure that contracts carry out toolbox on daily basis before starting of any work.
- Ensure that all necessary fire apparatus on site is maintained in serviceable condition and regular inspected.
- Ensure that necessary contact is made for emergency call out of medical facilities in case of serious accident or illness.
- Upon receipt of a report of noncompliance or any condition which poses a serious or imminent danger to health or health, issues a request for immediate corrective action from the contractors.
- The elimination of risk of injury of all persons affected by DCP operations and prevention of damage to all property and plant.
- Perform any other duties as may be assigned from time to time by Head, Health, Safety and Environment.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree or its equivalent in Engineering.
- Minimum of three (3) years relevant work experience.
Skills And Competencies
- Adequate knowledge of the cement and manufacturing industry.
- Adequate knowledge of HSE management requirements and regulations.
- Ability to adequately analyse an incident and proffer valuable solutions.
- Excellent communication and presentation skills.
- Teamwork skills.
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Location: Gboko Plant, Gboko Plant, Nigeria
Job Summary
We are looking for a competent Safety Officer to participate in implementing the DCP approved occupational safety program, analysing and administering various components of the safety programs.
Key Duties and Responsibilities
- Monitor DCP employees, contracts and subcontracts to ensure compliance safety rules and regulations.
- Ensue all persons including the public, with proximity of DCP premises sites and operating locations are not exposed to the risks of health and safety.
- Ensure that work is carries out in a safe manner and acceptable standards with minimum risk to all persons, property, equipment and materials.
- Report near miss, unsafe act, unsafe conditions of contracts and subcontracts to DCP Management.
- Ensure that contracts carry out toolbox on daily basis before starting of any work.
- Ensure that all necessary fire apparatus on site is maintained in serviceable condition and regular inspected.
- Ensure that necessary contact is made for emergency call out of medical facilities in case of serious accident or illness.
- Upon receipt of a report of noncompliance or any condition which poses a serious or imminent danger to health or health, issues a request for immediate corrective action from the contractors.
- The elimination of risk of injury of all persons affected by DCP operations and prevention of damage to all property and plant.
- Perform any other duties as may be assigned from time to time by Head, Health, Safety and Environment.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree or its equivalent in Engineering.
- Minimum of five (5) years relevant work experience.
Skills And Competencies
- Adequate knowledge of the cement and manufacturing industry.
- Adequate knowledge of HSE management requirements and regulations.
- Ability to adequately analyse an incident and proffer valuable solutions.
- Excellent communication and presentation skills.
- Teamwork skills.
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Location: DSR P-Apapa, DSR P-Apapa
Role Overview
The General Manager, Technical/Operations is responsible for the end‑to‑end leadership of all sugar refining and technical functions at DSR Apapa. The role has full accountability for Production, Engineering & Maintenance, Utilities, and Quality Control, ensuring optimal refinery performance across the entire sugar processing value chain.
The position oversees all core refining processes including raw sugar handling, affination, melt clarification, filtration, evaporation, crystallization, centrifugation, drying, packaging, and storage, ensuring high yield recovery, product quality, operational efficiency, and cost optimization.
Job Summary
The General Manager provides strategic and operational leadership to ensure efficient conversion of raw sugar into high-quality refined sugar in line with ICUMSA and regulatory standards.
The role is accountable for plant-wide performance, including throughput, recovery, energy efficiency, equipment reliability, and food safety compliance. It also drives process optimization, automation, and continuous improvement initiatives, ensuring sustainable and cost-effective refinery operations aligned with corporate objectives.
Key Duties and Responsibilities
Sugar Refining Operations
- Lead and optimize all stages of sugar refining:
affination, clarification, filtration, evaporation, crystallization, centrifugation, drying, and packaging.
- Ensure efficient raw sugar melt and purification processes to achieve required colour and quality specifications.
- Monitor and improve sucrose recovery, massecuite performance, and sugar losses across the refining cycle.
Production & Yield Optimization
- Drive initiatives to maximize refinery throughput and recovery rates while minimizing process losses (molasses, filter cake, moisture).
- Establish and monitor mass balance systems and process KPIs.
- Optimize steam consumption, energy use, and cycle times across operations.
Engineering, Utilities & Maintenance
- Oversee Engineering and Maintenance functions, ensuring high equipment uptime and reliability.
- Ensure optimal performance of critical refinery assets such as evaporators, vacuum pans, centrifugals, dryers, and packaging systems.
- Manage utilities including boilers, turbines, compressed air, and water treatment systems.
- Drive Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) and predictive maintenance strategies.
Quality Control & Food Safety
- Provide oversight for Quality Control laboratories and processes.
- Ensure compliance with ICUMSA standards, food safety systems (HACCP, ISO 22000), and regulatory requirements.
- Maintain product specifications including colour, grain size, moisture, and purity.
Cost Control & Resource Management
- Optimize the use of energy, chemicals (lime, phosphoric acid), water, and raw materials.
- Drive reduction in cost per tonne of refined sugar.
- Manage operational budgets with strong fiscal discipline.
Technology & Process Improvement
- Champion automation (DCS/SCADA), digital monitoring, and process control systems.
- Lead continuous improvement initiatives (Lean, Six Sigma) to enhance productivity and reduce waste.
- Drive refinery modernization and capacity expansion projects.
Leadership & Stakeholder Management
- Provide integrated leadership across Production, Engineering, Utilities, and Quality Control teams.
- Develop a strong technical leadership pipeline and succession plans.
- Manage relationships with regulators, vendors, consultants, and host communities.
HSSE & Sustainability
- Ensure strict adherence to Health, Safety, Security, and Environmental (HSSE) standards.
- Drive initiatives in energy efficiency, emissions reduction, and sustainable operations.
Educational Qualifications
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Chemical, Mechanical, or Industrial Engineering, or related discipline.
Work Experience
- Minimum of 20 years’ experience in sugar refining or comparable continuous process industries.
- At least 5 years in a senior management or executive role overseeing plant operations.
Skills and Behaviours
- Strong expertise in sugar refining processes and process engineering.
- Proven ability in plant optimization, yield improvement, and cost control.
- Excellent leadership, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
- Strong analytical mindset with focus on efficiency and performance improvement.
- High adaptability to technology and automation systems.
Professional Qualifications
- PMP or equivalent certification (preferred).
- Membership of COREN, NSE, or relevant professional bodies is an advantage.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead end-to-end sugar refining operations.
- Maximize yield recovery, efficiency, and plant reliability.
- Ensure compliance with quality, food safety, and HSSE standards.
- Drive cost optimization and process innovation.
- Oversee Engineering, Utilities, and Quality Control functions.
- Build strong technical teams and succession pipelines.
Leadership Competencies
Strategic Thinking | Decision Making | Change Leadership | People Management | Business Acumen
Technical / Functional Competencies
- Sugar Refining Process Management
- Production & Yield Optimization
- Utilities & Energy Management
- Maintenance & Reliability Engineering
- Food Safety & Quality Systems
- Cost Control & Budgeting
- Automation & Process Control
Behavioural Competencies
Integrity | Accountability | Teamwork | Initiative | Adaptability | Communication
Core Competencies
Excellence | Customer Focus | Innovation | Safety Awareness | Continuous Improvement
Key Performance Areas (KPAs)
- Production Efficiency & Yield Recovery
- Cost per Ton Optimization
- Quality & Food Safety Compliance
- Equipment Reliability & Plant Availability
- Process Innovation & Automation
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
- Refined Sugar Output (MT/day)
- Sucrose Recovery Rate (%)
- Cost per Tonne of Production
- ICUMSA Colour Compliance
- Steam & Energy Consumption per Tonne
- Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE)
- TPM Performance Index
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