Power Plant Operations Manager

Dangote Industries Limited

Job Overview

Location

Obajana Plant, Nigeria

Employment Type

Full-time

Work Arrangement

On-site

Sector

Energy & Utilities

Experience Level

Senior (5-8 years)

Application Deadline

March 3, 2026

Job Description

Dangote Cement Plc is seeking a seasoned Power Plant Operations Manager to oversee shift activities at the Obajana Plant. This pivotal role involves ensuring optimal plant performance, maintaining stringent safety standards, and driving operational efficiency. You will be instrumental in managing daily operations, coordinating testing, developing and implementing Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), and ensuring accurate production data reporting. This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to a leading industrial conglomerate and make a significant impact on energy production.

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Required Skills

Power Plant OperationsMechanical EngineeringElectrical EngineeringChemical EngineeringSAPSOP DevelopmentEmergency HandlingReport PreparationTeam ManagementSafety ManagementProblem SolvingCommunication Skills

Key Responsibilities

  • Manage general shift activities for power plant performance and safety.
  • Organize and control schedule testing of the firefighting system and document updates.
  • Organize in-house training programs for the implementation of standard operating procedures.
  • Support the Operations Section Head in preparing SOPs for critical activities and training field staff.
  • Ensure housekeeping and control cleaning activities within the power plant area.
  • Post power plant production data to SAP accurately.
  • Ensure equipment healthiness and update pending job lists for job planning.
  • Support shift staff in proper handling of emergencies in assigned areas.
  • Prepare and maintain power plant production reports and records.
  • Manage housekeeping, general shift operations, safety, and environment-related activities.
  • Implement in-house training, prepare SOPs, and train field staff for efficient and uninterrupted operation, avoiding equipment stoppages/tripping.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree / Diploma in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or its equivalent in a relevant discipline.
  • A minimum of fifteen (15) years of plant-relevant work experience in Gas-based power plant operations.
  • In-depth understanding of power plant systems and interactions among systems.
  • Good oral and written communication skills.
  • Good networking and teaming skills.
  • Good data gathering and analysis skills.
  • Baseline problem analysis and solving skills.
  • Creativity and an ability to think out of the box.
  • Proficiency in the use of office productivity tools.
  • Knowledge of SAP production report preparation.

Benefits & Perks

  • Private Health Insurance
  • Paid Time Off
  • Training & Development

How to Apply

https://careers.dangote.com/job/Obajana-Plant-Power-Plant-Operations-Manager-Obaj/829061702/

Posted Date

January 31, 2026