Decarbonisation Specialist

Job Summary

• The role supports the Head, Sustainability in managing Decarbonisation - a specialist with deep knowledge of the cement industry to lead carbon reduction initiatives across Dangote Cement operations.
• The successful candidate will be responsible for implementing initiatives to reduce CO2 emissions, including process optimisation, fuel switching, clinker substitution, and emerging technologies, as well as supply chain management - all aligned with our decarbonisation roadmap.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

• Drive implementation of the plant and group-level decarbonisation roadmap in line with group sustainability targets.
• Evaluate and monitor CO2 emissions from the cement production process and identify reduction opportunities.
• Manage the Environmental Product Declaration (EPD) process, including conducting life cycle assessments (LCA), preparing EPD reports, and ensuring compliance with relevant standards.
• Collaborate with the Alternative Fuel (AF) team and partners on initiatives related to AF and raw material substitution (e.g., slag, fly ash).
• Assess and support pilot projects for limestone calcined clay, R&D, and emerging technologies.
• Work with process and production engineering teams to optimise kiln performance and energy efficiency.
• Deliver reports and analyses of Scopes 1,2 and 3 emissions to various stakeholders while keeping GHG inventories up to date in accordance with the GHG Protocol and industry benchmarks of GCCA.
• Collaborate with plant R&D project teams, Procurement, and Transport teams to reduce upstream and downstream emissions.
• Ensure compliance with relevant climate policies, regulatory frameworks, and requirements for carbon offsetting and marketing opportunities as well as green financing.
• Lead internal training sessions for the decarbonisation working groups, to raise awareness of decarbonisation initiatives.

Key Requirements
Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or related field. An advanced degree will be an advantage.

Work Experience:

• At least 5+ years of experience in the cement industry, environmental sustainability, or a related field.
• Proven experience in decarbonisation, carbon management, or energy efficiency initiatives within an industrial or manufacturing setting, ideally with a focus on cement or heavy industry.
• 2+ years’ experience in GHG accounting

Skills and Competencies:

• Strong understanding of cement production processes and the environmental impact of cement manufacturing.
• Expertise in decarbonisation technologies, such as alternative fuels, low-carbon cement alternatives, carbon capture, utilisation and storage (CCUS), etc.
• Excellent project management skills with the ability to oversee complex, cross-functional projects.
• Strong communication skills to engage stakeholders at all levels and effectively present technical information to non-technical audiences.
• Ability to analyse and visualise data, develop forecasts, and prepare detailed reports.

Benefits

• Private Health Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Training & Development
• Career Development Opportunities.

Aplication Closing Date
Not Specified.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
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