Process Engineer at Dangote

SUMMARY OF THE OVERALL JOB ASSIGNMENT

Study and implement systems / tools / procedures to optimize the production process and lead the continuous performance optimization team to achieve the set goals of the organization.

MAIN ACTIVITIES / RESPONSIBILITIES

• Address production / process bottlenecks for a better output or a greater stability.
• Define instructions concerning process key parameter.
• Define production conditions for new or modified installations under supervision of the Process Manager.
• Conduct production process studies and audits which he deems necessary, or which are requested by the line management, with the possible assistance of Senior Process Engineer.
• Regularly monitor the parameters relating to plant operation.
• Liaise with the technical management for process issues and take part in the Plant
• Development Projects.
• Monitor and conduct tests when operating conditions are guaranteed stable and achieve minimal operator influence on process parameters.

CONTEXT / OBJECTIVES

• Address problems on daily basis.
• Write a process study, exercise and audit report under the supervision of the senior process engineer. 
• Regularly monitor the parameters relating to plant operations; set up / supervise regular follow up of various plant performance and condition.
• Define instructions concerning process key parameters; ensure the relevance of key parameters used to monitor the production process as well as process data.
•  Give recommendations concerning modification to be made on various control parameters or on the process.
• Develop production process for a better output and stability; define production conditions for new or modified installations.       
• Participate in the re-design of equipment; cooler, burner, pre-heater by-pass, fan, dust collector etc.
• Ensure reliability of process measuring equipment (e.g. temperature, pressure sensors, gas analyzers, etc.) especially in area where physical measurement is not accessible or unsafe.
• Perform basic process measurements: gas flow / temperature / gas analysis etc.  
• Organise and perform an audit limited to one area of a plant: gas / thermal / material balance of a kiln or a mill based on a pre-established model.

PURPOSE

• Ensure that the summary of key parameters is used to drive performance towards continuous improvement.
• Ensuring that recommended modifications made on various control parameters and process inputs lead to improvement in:
  • Fuel consumption
  • Power consumption
  • Increased output
• Ensuring that some process study leads to emission control so as to respect environmental law.

Requirements

Education and Work Experience

• Bachelor’s degree or HND in Chemical Engineering.
• Three (3) to six (6) years relevant work experience.

Skills and Competencies

• Working knowledge of cement production process
• Good knowledge of relevant parameters and standards applicable to cement manufacturing.
• Good problem solving and analytical skills
• Good communication skills
• Ability to pay attention to details
• Good interpersonal and relationship management skills