Automation Manager

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.

Job Summary

• Dangote Cement Plc Obajana is looking for a highly skilled Automation Manager to lead our automation and instrumentation efforts at our production facilities.
• The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in managing automation systems and instrumentation designs, as well as a passion for driving efficiency and innovation in industrial operations.
• As the Automation Manager, you will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of automation systems and instrumentation within the organization, ensuring the reliability, quality, and safety of our operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out the checks related to Siemens Automation panels/ siemens system and UPS.
• Carry out troubleshooting automation PCS& related jobs.
• Safekeeping of all automation spares, preparing PRs and following up.
• Maintaining complete set of drawings and manuals for automation/Siemens system.
• Maintaining bypass register.
• Maintaining housekeeping of all PLC panels, CCR PC cabinet, plant guide cabinet, gypsum PC cabinet and crusher PC cabinet
• Maintaining all records of stoppage and breakdown related automation problems
• Maintenance of operation system communication in the plant.
• Fiber optic termination and testing whenever it is required within the plant.
• Configuration of new operator station PC.
• Maintenance of QCX Automation equipment operations.
• Carry out maintenance on Gamma Matrix (CBX) system.
• Maintenance of PXP system.
• Maintenance of field and Robo-Lab automation
• Maintenance of ARL (X-Ray) machine in operation.
• Coordinating with other department for smooth functioning of plant.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering, Automation Engineering, or a related field.
• At least 18 years of experience in automation and instrumentation management within a manufacturing or industrial environment with 9 years in modern cement plant.
• Proven track record in designing, implementing, and maintaining complex automation systems.
• Strong understanding of PLC, DCS, SCADA, and other control systems.
• Excellent leadership and team management capabilities.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with an ability to work well under pressure.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Preferred Skills:

• Experience in the cement or related industries.
• Familiarity with industry 4.0 technologies and IoT applications.
• Professional certifications in automation or relevant areas.

Benefits

• Excellent and competitive benefits package.
• Private Health Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Training & Development.

How to apply

Interested and qualified candidates should click on the link below to apply.