Senior General Manager, Power Plant
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Dangote Industries Limited is hiring a Senior General Manager, Power Plant in Lagos to lead captive power generation and energy management supporting cement production. The role focuses on reliability, cost efficiency, HSE compliance, and leading a high-performance engineering team within a 24/7 industrial plant environment.
- Lead captive power plant and waste heat recovery operations for cement production
- Requires 15–20 years in power generation or cement manufacturing
- Minimum 5–8 years in leadership at HOD/GM level
- Industrial 24/7 plant setting with emergency and shutdown availability
- Focus on energy optimization, cost-per-kWh reduction, and zero power-related downtime
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Job Title: Senior General Manager, Power Plant
Senior General Manager, Power Plant at Dangote Industries Limited
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Sep 17, 2026, 4:02 AM
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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:
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
- Achieve optimal Plant Load Factor (PLF) and generation efficiency
- Ensure uninterrupted power supply to kiln lines, grinding units, and auxiliary systems
- Maintenance & Equipment Reliability:
- Lead preventive, predictive, and shutdown maintenance programs
- Drive root cause analysis (RCA) for breakdowns and implement corrective actions
- Ensure high availability of:
- Boilers
- Turbines
- Generators
- Balance of Plant (BOP) systems
- Energy Efficiency & Performance:
- Monitor energy dashboards and performance analytics
- Optimize specific power consumption (kWh/ton of cement)
- Improve heat rate and thermal efficiency
- Lead plant-wide energy optimization initiatives aligned with Dangote benchmarks
- Cost & Fuel Optimization:
- Optimize fuel mix (coal, LPFO, gas, alternative fuels where applicable)
- Drive cost-per-kWh reduction strategies
- Support annual budgeting, forecasting, and cost controls
- Manage power generation cost (fuel, operations, maintenance)
- Health, Safety & Environment (HSE):
- Champion Dangote’s Zero Harm safety culture
- Lead safety audits, toolbox talks, and incident investigations
- Ensure full compliance with:
- Nigerian/African regulatory
Requirements
- Dangote HSE policies
- Manage emissions, ash handling, and environmental controls
- Projects, Innovation & Sustainability:
- Drive digital transformation (automation, predictive analytics, IoT monitoring)
- Support WHR optimization and carbon reduction initiatives
- Lead power plant expansion and upgrade projects
- Implement global best practices in energy management
- Leadership & Stakeholder Engagement:
- Provide coaching, training, and succession planning
- Build and lead a high-performance engineering and operations team
- Collaborate with:
- Central Engineering & Corporate Energy Teams
- Production (Kiln & Cement Mills)
- Manage OEMs, contractors, and service providers
- Qualifications &
Experience
Strong
with:
Captive power plants (CPP)
Large-scale continuous process industries
Waste Heat Recovery systems (critical for Dangote plants)
Minimum 5–8 years in a leadership role (HOD / GM level)
15–20 years in power generation or cement manufacturing
Core Competencies:
Technical:
Energy optimization and benchmarking
WHR technology and energy recovery systems
Reliability-centered maintenance (RCM)
Thermal power plant operations (coal/gas turbines, boilers)
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:
Emergencies
Plant shutdowns
Start-ups
Success Profile:
The ideal candidate will:
Drive significant reductions in energy cost per ton
Ensure zero power-related production downtime
Deliver top-quartile efficiency across Dangote plants
Build a disciplined, safety-first, and high-performing.
Education
COREN registration (Nigeria) or equivalent
Preferred Qualifications
- MBA or relevant postgraduate qualification (advantage)
- Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical / Electrical Engineering
Benefits
Private Health Insurance
Training & Development
Paid Time Off
Career Development Opportunities
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
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