Senior General Manager, Power Plant

Information is Power! Get new Jobs in your EmailEnter your Email below and click Subscribe: Subscribe Senior General Manager, Power Plant at Dangote Industries LimitedPosted on Thu 17th Sep, 2026 - hotnigerianjobs.com --- (0 comments) Dangote Group is one of Nigeria’s most diversified business conglomerates with a hard – earned reputation for excellent business practices and products’ quality with its operational headquarters in the bustling metropolis of Lagos, Nigeria in West Africa. We are recruiting to fill the position below: Job Title: Senior General Manager, Power Plant Location: Lagos 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 global best practices in energy management Leadership & Stakeholder Engagement: Build and lead a high-performance engineering and operations team Provide coaching, training, and succession planning Collaborate with: Production (Kiln & Cement Mills) Central Engineering & Corporate Energy Teams Manage OEMs, contractors, and service providers Qualifications & Experience Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical / Electrical Engineering COREN registration (Nigeria) or equivalent preferred MBA or relevant postgraduate qualification (advantage) Experience: 15–20 years in power generation or cement manufacturing Minimum 5–8 years in a leadership role (HOD / GM level) Strong experience with: Captive power plants (CPP) Waste Heat Recovery systems (critical for Dangote plants) Large-scale continuous process industries Core Competencies: Technical: Thermal power plant operations (coal/gas turbines, boilers) WHR technology and energy recovery systems Reliability-centered maintenance (RCM) Energy optimization and benchmarking Leadership: Strategic thinking and execution Strong stakeholder management across functions Crisis and incident management Performance-driven culture building Working Environment: Industrial plant setting with 24/7 operations Requires availability during: Plant shutdowns Start-ups Emergencies Success Profile: The ideal candidate will: Ensure zero power-related production downtime Deliver top-quartile efficiency across Dangote plants Drive significant reductions in energy cost per ton Build a disciplined, safety-first, and high-performing. Benefits Private Health Insurance Paid Time Off Training & Development Career Development Opportunities Application Closing Date Not Specified. 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• 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 • Lead preventive, predictive, and shutdown maintenance programs • Ensure high availability of: Boilers Turbines Generators Balance of Plant (BOP) systems • Balance of Plant (BOP) systems • Drive root cause analysis (RCA) for breakdowns and implement corrective actions • 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 • Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical / Electrical Engineering • COREN registration (Nigeria) or equivalent preferred • MBA or relevant postgraduate qualification (advantage) • 15–20 years in power generation or cement manufacturing