Alternative Fuel Engineer

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HBM Nigeria Plc is hiring an Alternative Fuel Engineer in Ashaka, Ogun, on a full-time basis. The role focuses on facilitating co-processing of alternative fuels and raw materials, optimizing thermal energy cost reduction, and driving continuous improvement in AFR utilization within cement plant operations.

• Full-time engineering role in cement manufacturing
• Focus on alternative fuel co-processing and cost reduction
• Requires cross-functional coordination with plant and quality teams
• Involves ISO 14001 and ISO 9001 implementation support

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Alternative Fuel Engineer at HBM Nigeria Plc (Formerly Lafarge Africa Plc) ⏲ Sep 1, 2026, 12:13 PM ⋕ View all Manufacturing & Production jobs HBM Nigeria Plc, formerly known as Lafarge Africa Plc, is a leading Nigerian building solutions company and a member of the Huaxin Building Materials Group, a globally recognized manufacturer of construction materials founded in 1907 and headquartered in Wuhan, China. Listed on the Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX), HBM Nigeria Plc is actively participating in the urbanisation and economic growth of Nigeria, the largest economy in Africa. We are recruiting to fill the position below: Job Title: Alternative Fuel Engineer Location : Ashaka, Ogun Job Type: Full time About the Job This also includes the follow through with reports, meetings, action closure through cordial relationship with Plant Manager, Performance Manager, Supporting Managers, H&S Manager, Training & Learning, Commercial and Legal, Geocycle etc. To facilitate co-processing of alternative fuels and raw materials (AFRs). Ensure achievement of thermal energy cost reduction by defining and implementing programs for optimizing and increasing the use of AFRs co-processing units (cement plants). Contribute to increase the use of AFRs by developing methods to address operational challenges in terms of process, quality and environment. What You'll Be Doing Lead daily reviews to manage the % Alternative Fuel targets. Support to carry out other activities as may be required by management from time to time. (Co processing is already process related.) Prepare and coordinate the annual elaboration of Alternative Fuel road map while tracking actions for Alternative Fuel. Liaise with the Quality Manager to support and run trials to define appropriate process parameters for the production using Alternative Fuel, especially the new Alternative Fuel. Register the actions generated on the ‘action log tracker’ for important audits, visits, projects, meetings in relation with stakeholders related with Alternative Fuel as Geocycle. Prepare and coordinate the weekly, monthly meeting to follow up the Alternative Fuel (availability?), ensuring that the monthly budget for Alternative Fuel consumption is achieved Benchmark co-processing cost & KPIs, support target setting process and challenge cement operation in the area of AFR utilization Define and implement operational performance assessments and process improvements in the field of co-processing and support on – site co-processing operations Lead the performance and development of the staff within the department. Work closely with the Maintenance department to share knowledge and expertise that will help to improve the plant % Alternative Fuel Support implementation of ISO 14001:2015 EMS and ISO 9001:2015 QMS in the department Liaise with the Process manager) to optimize fuel mix and usage (traditional and waste-derived fuel) through results obtained from fuel analysis and obtain the most appropriate mix which favors environment, clinker quality and costs. Maintain and further improve the health, safety and environmental aspects within the remit of this role and actively participate in the development of the health and safety culture on site. Support Geocycle team in Alternative fuel related CAPEX in definition and prioritization of projects for optimizing and steady increase of Alternative fuel consumption Manage OPEX/CAPEX related to AFR plant operations. Determine and Maintain (with the support of Geocycle) the required inventory level of all Alternative Fuel materials and industrial waste to ensure continuous and sustainable Alternative fuel injection Leader/champion of the continuous improvement plan through innovation, improvement projects, ideas generation etc. (Is this for AF/TSR or all of plant improvement?) Lead the Alternative Fuel meetings to achieve significant improvements in percentage Alternative Fuel consumption. Monitor and optimize process parameters in terms of recycling waste materials from the quarry to the cement milling. Explore ways of efficiently managing the consumption of industrial waste coming to the plant and liaise with key managers for successful consumption Liaise closely with the Environmental Co-Ordinator to ensure process compliance with regulation and support the relationship with the regulatory Agencies. Ensure continuous follow up with production and process parameters that will allow for steady plant operation despite the fuel mix being utilized. Ensure all potential process and quality issues related to clinker production are considered in the global fuel mix (Alternative fuel & raw materials) Who you'll be working with: Internal: Reports to Process Manager: to receive objectives & directives, analyze results and correct other activities. Interface with maintenance to achieve equipment performance at desired levels Requirements: What we are looking for: Good knowledge SAP and SAP FC is a plus. Good knowledge of raw material chemistry, cement manufacturing process. Ideally, have experience: in undertaking process audits. Good planning skills Good knowledge of quality management systems (ISO 9002). Degree in Chemical Engineering or any other relevant degree with a certification in NEBOSH. Good knowledge about AF, Alternative cementation materials Minimum of five (5) years process engineering within the cement industry is desirable. Good process knowledge of kilns, mills, separators and similar equipment. Knowledge of AF equipment, the process of AF production, characteristics, etc. Good knowledge of laboratory equipment and methods Strong Excel and MS Office proficiency (including good knowledge of PowerPoint). An in-depth knowledge of processes: quarry, raw meal preparation, burning, air flows combustion, grinding. 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