Company: HBM Nigeria Plc
Formerly: Lafarge Africa Plc
Job Title: Alternative Fuel Engineer
Job Type: Full-time
Location: Ashaka, Ogun State, Nigeria
Job Field: Engineering / Manufacturing / Production
About HBM Nigeria Plc
HBM Nigeria Plc, formerly known as Lafarge Africa Plc, is a leading Nigerian building solutions company and a member of Huaxin Building Materials Group, a globally recognised manufacturer of construction materials founded in 1907 and headquartered in Wuhan, China. Listed on the Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX), HBM Nigeria Plc contributes to the urbanisation and economic development of Nigeria through its building materials and solutions.
About the Job
The Alternative Fuel Engineer will facilitate the co-processing of alternative fuels and raw materials (AFRs) within cement plant operations. The role is focused on reducing thermal energy costs by developing and implementing programmes that optimise and increase the use of AFRs.
The successful candidate will also help address operational challenges relating to process efficiency, product quality and environmental compliance while working closely with plant management, Geocycle, maintenance, quality, environmental and other relevant teams.
Key Responsibilities
- Prepare and coordinate weekly and monthly meetings to monitor alternative fuel availability and ensure monthly consumption budgets are achieved.
- Prepare and coordinate the annual Alternative Fuel roadmap and track associated actions.
- Benchmark co-processing costs and KPIs, support target-setting processes and challenge cement operations to increase AFR utilisation.
- Define and implement operational performance assessments and process improvements related to co-processing.
- Support on-site co-processing operations.
- Maintain action logs for audits, visits, projects and meetings involving stakeholders such as Geocycle.
- Support the Geocycle team in defining and prioritising CAPEX projects aimed at optimising and steadily increasing alternative fuel consumption.
- Manage OPEX and CAPEX related to AFR plant operations.
- Ensure potential process and quality issues associated with clinker production are considered when developing the overall fuel mix.
- Determine and maintain appropriate inventory levels for alternative fuels and industrial waste to ensure continuous and sustainable fuel injection.
- Lead continuous improvement initiatives through innovation, improvement projects and ideas generation.
- Maintain and improve health, safety and environmental standards within the scope of the role.
- Contribute to the development of a strong health and safety culture at the plant.
- Monitor and optimise process parameters relating to the recycling and consumption of waste materials.
- Explore efficient ways of managing industrial waste supplied to the plant and liaise with relevant managers to ensure effective consumption.
- Work with the Process Manager to optimise the fuel mix and usage of traditional and waste-derived fuels based on fuel analysis.
- Lead daily reviews to monitor and achieve alternative fuel percentage targets.
- Lead alternative fuel meetings aimed at improving the percentage of alternative fuel consumption.
- Work closely with the Maintenance department to share technical knowledge and improve plant alternative fuel performance.
- Lead the performance management and development of staff within the department.
- Work with the Quality Manager to conduct trials and establish appropriate process parameters for production using alternative fuels, particularly new alternative fuel types.
- Liaise with the Environmental Coordinator to ensure compliance with environmental regulations and support relationships with regulatory agencies.
- Support the implementation of ISO 14001:2015 Environmental Management System (EMS) and ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management System (QMS).
- Monitor production and process parameters to support stable plant operations regardless of the fuel mix being used.
- Perform other duties as assigned by management.
Key Working Relationships
The Alternative Fuel Engineer will report to the Process Manager and work closely with relevant internal departments.
Key responsibilities include receiving objectives and directives from the Process Manager, analysing results and implementing corrective actions, as well as working with the Maintenance department to achieve desired equipment performance levels.
Requirements
- Degree in Chemical Engineering or another relevant discipline.
- NEBOSH certification.
- Minimum of 5 years’ process engineering experience within the cement industry is desirable.
- In-depth knowledge of quarry operations, raw meal preparation, burning, airflow, combustion and grinding processes.
- Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office applications, including PowerPoint.
- Knowledge of SAP and SAP FC is an added advantage.
- Good knowledge of raw material chemistry and cement manufacturing processes.
- Good knowledge of quality management systems, including ISO standards.
- Good planning and organisational skills.
- Good knowledge of laboratory equipment and methods.
- Strong process knowledge of kilns, mills, separators and similar cement plant equipment.
- Experience conducting process audits is an advantage.
- Good knowledge of alternative fuels and alternative cementitious materials.
- Knowledge of alternative fuel equipment, production processes and material characteristics.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should apply online through the HBM Nigeria Plc recruitment portal.
Application Link: Apply for the Alternative Fuel Engineer position
Application Closing Date: Not Specified