Assistant Manager - Kilns, Coal Mills & Alternative Fuels Resources at Dangote Group

Posted on Fri 21st Mar, 2025 - 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: Assistant Manager - Kilns, Coal Mills & Alternative Fuels Resources

Job ID: IbeseplantProd008
Location: Ibese, Ogun
Employment Type: Full time

Job Summary

The Assistant Manager for Cement Kilns, Coal Mills, and Alternative Fuel Operations plays a vital role in supervising and managing the daily activities of these facilities, with a focus on ensuring efficiency, safety, and adherence to environmental regulations.
Assist in organizing tasks related to kilns, coal mills, and alternative fuel operations.
Diagnose equipment failures to guarantee that production goals are met.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

Operational Oversight: Oversee the daily operations of cement kilns, coal mills, and alternative fuel systems to ensure they run efficiently and meet production targets. This involves monitoring equipment performance, process parameters, and product quality.
Safety and Compliance: Ensure all operations comply with safety standards and environmental regulations. This involves conducting regular safety drills, maintaining safety equipment, and ensuring that emissions meet local and national standards.
Maintenance Coordination: Work with the maintenance team to schedule regular inspections, preventive maintenance, and repairs of kiln, mill, and fuel system equipment to minimize downtime and extend equipment life.
Process Improvement: Continuously seek ways to optimize operations, including enhancing fuel efficiency, reducing waste, and improving product quality. This may involve trialing new alternative fuels, adjusting process parameters, or implementing new technologies.
Team Management and Development: Lead and manage a team of operators and technicians, providing training and development opportunities to enhance their skills and ensure a high level of competency and performance.
Budget Management: Assist in budget preparation and control operational costs, including fuel, maintenance, and labor costs, to ensure the operation remains within financial targets.
Environmental Sustainability: Promote and implement sustainable practices, including the use of alternative fuels and materials, to reduce the environmental impact of cement production. This might include sourcing and utilizing waste-derived fuels or by-products from other industries.
Stakeholder Engagement: Communicate effectively with other departments, senior management, external suppliers, and regulatory bodies. Ensuring good relations and compliance with all necessary standards and requirements.
Problem-solving and Emergency Response: Act quickly to resolve operational, technical, or personnel issues and implement contingency plans in case of emergencies, such as equipment failure or safety incidents.
Reporting and Documentation: Prepare and present regular reports on operational performance, improvements, safety incidents, and compliance with environmental standards to senior management and regulatory agencies as required.
In essence, the Assistant Manager plays a pivotal role in ensuring the smooth, efficient, and sustainable operation of cement kilns, coal mills, and alternative fuel systems, contributing significantly to the overall success and profitability of the cement manufacturing process.