Job Title: Shift Engineer, Power Plant
Company: Dangote Group
Location: Ibese Plant, Ogun State
Employment Type: Not Specified
Dangote Group is one of Nigeria’s most diversified business conglomerates, with a strong reputation for excellent business practices and high-quality products. The Group operates across multiple sectors, with its operational headquarters located in Lagos, Nigeria.
Job Summary
Dangote Group is seeking a qualified Shift Engineer, Power Plant to supervise shift operations within an assigned area of its power plant at the Ibese Plant in Ogun State.
The successful candidate will ensure the efficient and reliable operation of plant equipment by monitoring operating parameters, controlling power plant systems, managing start-up and shutdown procedures, and responding effectively to operational emergencies. The role also involves maintaining operational records, preparing standard operating procedures and ensuring compliance with established operational standards.
Key Duties and Responsibilities
- Supervise shift operations within the assigned area of the power plant to ensure efficient and reliable performance.
- Monitor and control operating parameters of all equipment within the assigned area.
- Record operating parameters and maintain accurate operational records.
- Respond effectively to emergencies within the assigned area.
- Independently manage power plant control room operations.
- Independently operate and control the Distributed Control System (DCS).
- Manage the start-up and shutdown of process and service units without disrupting other units that must remain operational.
- Assist the Shift Manager in handling operational emergencies.
- Ensure efficient shift operations to prevent equipment stoppages or trips resulting from human errors.
- Independently manage the operation of the Balance of Plant (BOP) area.
- Maintain proper housekeeping within the assigned operational area.
- Prepare Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) covering system descriptions, operating logic, interlocks and operating procedures for the assigned area.
- Present prepared SOPs during in-house training programmes.
- Maintain and update records of operational activities and equipment maintenance history within the assigned area.
- Update important operating parameters on the control room computer for monitoring and analysis.
Qualifications and Experience
- Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering (Power option) or an equivalent qualification in a relevant discipline.
- Minimum of five years’ relevant work experience in a gas-based power plant.
- At least two years’ experience working in a power plant control room.
Required Skills and Competencies
- In-depth understanding of power plant systems and the interactions between different systems.
- Good oral and written communication skills.
- Strong networking and teamwork abilities.
- Basic problem analysis and problem-solving skills.
- Creativity and the ability to think outside the box.
- Proficiency in the use of office productivity tools.
- Knowledge of SAP production report preparation.
- Good understanding of relevant ISO standards.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should apply online through the Dangote Group recruitment portal:
Application Closing Date: Not Specified.