Chemical Engineer (CCR Operator)

Job Overview

Dangote Industries Limited is seeking a qualified and experienced professional for a Central Control Room (CCR) Operator position at its Ibese Plant in Nigeria.

The successful candidate will monitor and control cement production operations from the Central Control Room, ensuring stable plant performance, efficient production processes, equipment reliability, employee safety, and compliance with operational and environmental standards.

This opportunity is suitable for candidates with a bachelor’s degree in Chemical and Processing Engineering or a related discipline and at least two years of relevant work experience.

Job Details

Company: Dangote Industries Limited
Job Title: CCR Operator
Location: Ibese Plant, Nigeria
Job Category: Engineering / Manufacturing / Cement Production
Qualification: Bachelor’s Degree
Experience: At least 2 years
Date Posted: 16 October 2026
Application Deadline: Not specified in the available source

About Dangote Industries Limited

Dangote Industries Limited is a diversified industrial group with operations across several sectors, including cement manufacturing. Its cement operations play an important role in supplying construction materials to markets across Africa.

Key Responsibilities

The successful candidate will be responsible for the following duties:

• Monitor production line operations from the Central Control Room to ensure accuracy, efficiency, and compliance with cement production standards.
• Provide operational information and instructions to plant patrollers and operators in coordination with shift coordinators.
• Support the implementation of approved production procedures and operational plans.
• Monitor and control plant process lines to maintain stable equipment performance, workplace safety, and compliance with environmental regulations.
• Record process data at specified intervals and maintain accurate operational reports.
• Monitor the operation of crushers, raw mills, kilns, and cement mills, providing feedback and guidance to engineers, shift coordinators, patrollers, and operators.
• Identify equipment failures, potential breakdowns, and operational problems, and communicate them to the relevant personnel.
• Diagnose and troubleshoot operational problems in collaboration with shift coordinators, engineers, and department heads, taking appropriate action when immediate intervention is necessary.
• Review plant automation systems and recommend improvements based on established industry practices.
• Prepare clear, accurate, and detailed reports on operational activities.
• Supervise casual staff responsible for keeping conveyor belts clean and free from blockages.
• Help ensure that cement and clinker production targets are achieved during assigned shifts.
• Perform other duties assigned by the Section Head or Head of Department.

Job Requirements and Qualifications

Applicants should meet the following requirements:

• A Bachelor’s degree in Chemical and Processing Engineering or a related discipline.
• At least two years of relevant work experience in a similar position.
• Knowledge of industrial production processes and plant operations relevant to cement manufacturing.
• The ability to monitor production equipment, identify operational problems, and support troubleshooting activities.
• Good communication and reporting skills for coordinating with operators, engineers, and shift supervisors.

Note: The degree and experience requirements above reflect the available job information. Additional qualifications or competencies should be confirmed through the employer’s official vacancy announcement.

Work Location

The position is based at the Ibese Plant of Dangote Industries Limited in Nigeria.

Applicants should review the official vacancy announcement for further information about working arrangements and any additional employment conditions.

How to Apply

Interested candidates should apply through the official Dangote Industries Limited recruitment channel associated with this vacancy.

Before submitting an application, applicants should:

1. Review the complete job description and confirm that they meet the stated qualifications.
2. Prepare an updated CV highlighting relevant engineering, manufacturing, process-control, or cement-production experience.
3. Ensure that their educational qualifications and work experience are accurately presented.
4. Follow the application instructions provided in the official vacancy announcement.