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.
We are recruiting to fill the position below:
Job Title: Deputy General Manager, Social Performance, Okpella Plant (Cement Industry)
Reference No: DGM SP HSSE003
Location: Okpella, Edo
Job Type: Full time
Category: DCP – Operations
Description
- We are looking for a competent Deputy General Manager, Social Performance with direct report to the Plant Director and dotted line report to the Senior General Manager, Environment and Social Performance to organize and oversee all social performance operations of our company. Social Performance Personnel will be under your command while you develop and implement policies and procedures to maintain social performance standard.
- As Deputy General Manager, you will have to demonstrate excellent communication and interpersonal skills. You will need a strong commitment to social performance rules and knowledge of all social performance threats to our company’s business. Since you will have the Social Performance Department under your responsibility, you must also exhibit leadership skills.
- Manage community relations
- Manage relations with Local, State and Federal Governments’ Ministries, Departments and Agencies
- Manage relations with local trade associations or industry groups that impact on the activities of the Company.
- Manage non-technical aspect and community-related issues of day-to-day production impacts of the Company operations
- Manage media relations in collaboration with corporate communications
- Manage land matters including acquisition, compensation, etc.
- Manage general public relations, crisis, protocol, information, conflict and other corporate communication assignments
- Manage any other special assignment/duties as many be assigned by the Plant Director from time to time
- Manage License to operate
- The Head of the Social Performance Department shall manage the Plant’s relationship host communities and Plant’s External Relations and Social Policies. The Head of Department shall advise DCP Plant’s management on strategies, means and methods to ensuring that her activities and operations are consistent with the Department’s management policies and framework and secure the social license to operate.
The purpose of this position is to:
- Develop, implement and maintain a consistent strategy on stakeholders engagement establishing cordial relationship with host communities and other relevant stakeholders,
- Establish processes and targets for incorporating social issues management standards into DCP Plant’s business so as to achieve business and corporate objectives.
- Ensure continual reduction of Social Risks associated with DCPs operations, to as low as reasonably practicable (ALARP) Manage social impacts and risks to the Plant
- Plan, prepare budget, implement and maintain Community Development Projects (Corporate Social responsibility) • Advise management at all times in handling of all issues of external contents • Champion Social License to Operate by facilitation the acquisition of all Licenses and permits from relevant authorities and renew when due
Key Responsibilities
- Manage, direct and inspire a team of independent professionals in order to achieve Departmental goals
- Manage identification, mapping and proactive engagements with stakeholders
- Negotiate and manage Community Development Agreements (CDA) with communities. Sign off the CDA and obtain regulatory authorities’ approval and renew when due.
- Facilitate the Social Impacts and Risk assessment of the Plant and implementation of mitigating actions. Review periodically.
- Offer specialist advice on social issues management to Dangote Cement Plc Ibese Plant’s management.
- Support the development and implementation of social issues management in line with DCP policies.
- Be responsible for the operations of key environmental issues impacts management such as Waste Management, Natural Resource Management, etc., with host Communities
- Receive and investigate incidences and grievances to identify the root causes and measures to forestall future occurrences. Maintain the grievance register.
- Shall articulate the concept of sustainable environmental, social and community development and positively engage project-affected communities in a responsible manner.
- Collaborate effectively with other Departments in the process of achieving the Department objectives
Requirements
- Degree in Social Sciences and an MBA
- 15 years working experience.
Benefits
- Private Health Insurance
- Paid Time Off
- Training & Development.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
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Job Title: Environment Manager, Okpella Plant [Cement Industry]
Ref No: DC Okpella – HSSE – 001
Location: Okpella, Edo, Nigeria
Job Type: Full time
Job Summary
- Implement and coordinate all environment activities at the plant.·
- Coordinate environmental monitoring activities and enforce compliance to regulations
- Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Develop, implement and maintain a consistent strategy to the management of environmental issues in the plant.
- Ensure continual reduction of environmental risks associated with OCPs operations, to as low as reasonable practicable (ALARP).
- Champion Environmental issues in the plant.
- Manage, direct and inspire a team of independent professionals in the field of industrial environmental management.
- Offer specialist advice on environmental issues to DCP management
- Support the development and implementation of environmental management as parts of HSE management system in line with DCP policies.
- Shall offer advice specific environmental issues during operation and maintenance on waste handling storage and disposals.
- Investigating environmental incidence to identify the root causes and measures to forestall future occurrences.
- Shall act as DCP Regulatory compliance adviser and shall advice and direct DCP management on acceptable environmental standard and ensure compliance.
- To establish processes and targets for incorporating environmental and safety standards into DCP business so as achieve business and corporate objectives.
Requirements
Education and Work Experience:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or Environmental Sciences.
- Professional qualifications from an HSE body such as British Safety Council (BSC), Chartered Institute of Environmental Health (CIEH), Nigeria Institute of Safety professionals (ISPON) and NEBOSH.
- Membership of Safety professional body such as IOSH and ISPON.
- Minimum 18years relevant work experience.
Skills and Behaviours:
- Adequate knowledge of the cement and manufacturing industries.
- Adequate knowledge of Safety and Environmental management requirements & regulations.
- Adequate knowledge of environmental monitoring and sampling techniques.
- Very good knowledge of OHSAS 18001 & ISO 14001, and ISO 9001 will be an advantage.
- Strong leadership and managerial skills
- Excellent communication and presentation skills.
Benefits
- Private Health Insurance
- Paid Time Off
- Training & Development
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
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Job Title: Community Liaison Officer, Okpella Plant (Cement Industry)
Reference No: Okpella CLO – HSSE 2
Location: Okpella, Edo
Job Type: Full time
Department: Special Duties / Social Performance
Reports To: Assistant General Manager (AGM) – Community Relations
Job Summary
- Negotiation Skills. Good understanding of the Host Communities, Basic Knowledge about Stakeholder Management Skills/Grievance Mechanism, must be computer literate with understanding of basic office application packages like; MS Word, Excel & PowerPoint etc.
Key Duties and Responsibilities
- Communicate responses on all cases of grievances.
- Support the AGM in attending consultative meetings with communities, agencies, NGOS etc.
- Monitor and report on the social performance of all CSR projects undertaken by the plant.
- Regularly, under the supervision of the AGM, update Stakeholder Engagement Plan and (SEP), Community Development Plan (CDP), Stakeholder Mapping(SM), Register/database.
- Act as liaison who engages communities and other stakeholder groups in order to ensure peaceful and harmonious relationship in the environment.
- Provides feedback/ useful information to the plant on relevant issues from the communities which might affect plant’s operations.
- Serves as Secretary to Community Development Committee (CDC) and other community fora, local institutions meetings or stakeholder meetings at community level.
- Collects and registers grievances.
- Support the AGM social and community relations, to implement and monitor community development and stakeholder engagement plans.
- Co-ordinates the local project implementation committee (PIC) during project implementation.
- Writes and submits regular reports to the plant and headquarters through the AGM.
- To carry out any other assignment as may be directed by plant management.
Key Duties and Responsibilities
- To assist in the maintenance of absolute peace/harmony between the host communities and the Plant on a daily basis.
- To assist in the management of conflicts arising between the Plant and the immediate host communities.
- Continuously enlightening youths/elders of the communities on the need for a cordial business relationship with the Plant so as to ensure the Plant does not lose its properties (material or human) through willful damage by individuals and / or groups in the host communities.
- To assist in liaising with some government agencies when need arises as directed by the high management.
- nity crisis and resolution and write report legibly.
Requirements
Education and Work Experience:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Humanities.
- 5& Above years working experience with reputable organization(s).
Skills and Competencies:
- Must be computer literate in key Office application packages e.g Excel, MS Word, PowerPoint etc.
Key Requirements:
- Should be preferably a Benue indigene.
- Must have relevant experience about community relations.
- Must be able to speak both English Language and Tiv Language fluently.
- Must be able to interprets both English Language and Tiv Language properly.
- Must be able to assess the community needs/priorities and give report to AGM/mgt.
- Must be mentally and physically fit to handle his/her duties logically to conclusion.
- Must show the ability to handle community related issues.
Benefits
- Private Health Insurance
- Paid Time Off
- Training & Development.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
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Job Title: Security Manager
Reference No: Okpella Security Mgr. 009
Location: Okpella, Edo
Job Type: Full time
Category: DCP – Operations
Description
- Reporting directly to the the Plant Director, with dotted line report to the Group General Manager, the Security Manager will be accountable for the security operations of the plant.
Key Responsibilities
- Developing and implementing security policies, protocols and procedures.
- Protecting of company assets against theft.
- Controlling budgets for security operations and monitor expenses.
- Recruiting, training and supervising security officers and guards.
- Organising of Intelligence reports.
- Attend meetings with other managers to determine operational needs
- Plan and coordinate security operations for specific events
- Coordinate staff when responding to emergencies and alarms
- Review reports on incidents and breaches
- Ensure 100% facilitation of criminal cases in court and ensuring crimes against the company are properly investigated and prosecuted.
- Ensure total compliance to the safety standards and policies of the company.
- Ensure 100% effective access control to the Plant, Mines and Housing Estate to avoid intruders.
- Create reports for management on security status
- Analyze data to form proposals for improvements (e.g. implementation of new technology)
Requirements
- Degree and advanced security certifications from reputable institutions and professional bodies
- Post-secondary training in security management up to the rank of Colonel from the Infantry, Military Police or Intelligence Corps of the Nigeria Armed Forces or Deputy/Assistant Commissioner of Police.
- Minimum of 27 years’ experience.
- Previous experience working as a security manager, security officer or other security-related job
- Working knowledge of any required computer programs and security technology
- Strong communication, organizational and report writing skills
- Ability to monitor surveillance systems and respond to emergency situations
- Excellent team-building and leadership skills
- Ability to pay close attention to detail
- Interest in protecting the people and assets within the organization or company
Benefits
- Private Health Insurance
- Paid Time Off
- Training & Development
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
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Job Title: Security Officer (Cement Industry)
Ref ID: Okpella Security – 008
Location: Okpella, Edo
Employment Type: Full Time
Key Duties and Responsibilities
- To enforce the access control system applied for controlling the entry and exit of Employees/Staff, Co-partners, (Sub)Contractors and Visitors/Guests
- To patrol the strategic points and installations
- To prevent unauthorized entry into security areas
- To report suspicious incidents, threats, or persons
- To confront any illegal action against the premises
- To report any breaches in security system
- To submit regular written and verbal reports
- Secures premises and personnel by patrolling property.
- Monitoring surveillance equipment.
- Inspecting buildings, equipment, access points and permitting entry.
- Prevents losses and damage by reporting irregularities.
- Informing violators of policy and procedures; restraining trespassers.
- Completes reports by recording observations, information, occurrences, and surveillance.
- Interviewing witnesses; obtaining signatures.
- Ensures operation of equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements.
- Following manufacturer’s instructions; troubleshooting malfunctions; calling for repairs;
- evaluating new equipment and techniques.
- Maintains environment by monitoring and setting building and equipment controls.
- Contributes to teamwork effort by accomplishing related results as needed by the Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct, as per core values (Integrity, Objectivity, Confidentiality, Professional behavior, Professional competence, and due care).
- Perform any related duties assigned by head of department.
Key Requirements
- Certificate of Secondary Education and above, with Security training i.e., military, police, prison, militia, or any private security training.
- OND or equivalent qualifications+ 20 years’ experience in industrial security at supervisory level or 10 years’ experience at officers’ level.
Skills and Competencies:
- Good communication skills both verbal and written
- Strong people management skills
- Problems solving skills
- Technical skills
- Teamwork skills.
Benefits
- Private Health Insurance
- Paid Time Off
- Training & Development.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
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Job Title: Health and Safety Officer
Job ID: HSSE – 002
Location: Obajana, Kogi
Job Type: Full time
Category: DCP – HSSE
Job Summary
- Participate in implementing the DCP approved occupational safety program, analyzing and administering various components of the safety programs.
Key Duties and Responsibilities
- Implement approved safety plans and programs in the Plant and monitor employees’ compliance with safety policies.
- Support in planning and promoting safety programs and conduct periodic assessments to identify program deficiencies.
- Assist in conducting safety drills at the Plant, in line with the approved schedule.
- Evaluate hazardous conditions and recommend engineering controls, administrative controls, and/or use of personal protective equipment.
- Perform or assist with accident investigations as required and ensure prompt communication of recommendations to all concerned parties.
- Support in the execution of approved corrective action to prevent future incidents.
- Provide information to Compensation Administrators for timely processing of compensation benefits for injured individuals.
- Maintain complete and accurate records of safety activities and accident occurrences, and develop periodic reports to determine safety trends and needs.
- Conduct periodic inspections of DCP Plants to assist managers and supervisors in environmental, health, and safety compliance.
- Collect, analyze and maintain data essential for effective safety programs.
- Establish and maintain harmonious relationships with other employees, officials, external organizations, and representatives of Local, State, and Federal agencies.
- Participate in the conduct of basic HSE induction exercises for Plant employees, contractors, and visitors.
Education and Work Experience
- B.Sc in Engineering or it’s equivalent in any science discipline.
- Membership of relevant safety institutes e.g. IOSH and ISPON.
- Relevant safety training from recognized safety Professional bodies such as BSC and ISPON.
- Minimum of three (3) years relevant work experience.
Requirements
Skills and Behaviours:
- Adequate knowledge of the cement and manufacturing industry.
- Adequate knowledge of safety regulations.
- Ability to adequately analyze an incident and proffer valuable solutions.
- Ability to communicate incidences and emergencies clearly.
- Excellent organizational skills.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Ability to work effectively in a team.
- High sense of responsibility and accountability.
Benefits
- Private Health Insurance
- Paid Time Off
- Training & Development
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
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Job Title: Health and Safety Officer
Job ID: HSSE – 001
Location: Okpella, Edo
Job Type: Full time
Category: DCP – HSSE
Job Summary
- Participate in implementing the DCP approved occupational safety program, analyzing and administering various components of the safety programs.
Key Duties and Responsibilities
- Implement approved safety plans and programs in the Plant and monitor employees’ compliance with safety policies.
- Support in planning and promoting safety programs and conduct periodic assessments to identify program deficiencies.
- Assist in conducting safety drills at the Plant, in line with approved schedule.
- Evaluate hazardous conditions and recommend engineering controls, administrative controls, and/or use of personal protective equipment.
- Perform or assist with accident investigations as required and ensure prompt communication of recommendations to all concerned parties.
- Support in the execution of approved corrective action to prevent future incidents.
- Provide information to Compensation Administrators for timely processing of compensation benefits for injured individuals.
- Maintain complete and accurate records of safety activities and accident occurrences, and develop periodic reports to determine safety trends and needs.
- Conduct periodic inspections of DCP Plants to assist managers and supervisors in environmental, health, and safety compliance.
- Collect, analyse and maintain data essential for effective safety programs.
- Establish and maintain harmonious relationships with other employees, officials, external organisations, and representatives of Local, State, and Federal agencies.
- Participate in the conduct of basic HSE induction exercises for Plant employees, contractors and visitors.
Education and Work Experience
- B.Sc in Engineering or its equivalent in any science discipline.
- Membership of relevant safety institute e.g. IOSH and ISPON.
- Relevant safety training from recognized safety Professional body such as BSC and ISPON.
- Minimum of three (3) years relevant work experience.
Requirements
Skills and Behaviours:
- Adequate knowledge of the cement and manufacturing industry.
- Adequate knowledge of safety regulations.
- Ability to adequately analyse an incident and proffer valuable solutions.
- Ability to communicate incidences and emergencies clearly.
- Excellent organisational skills.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Ability to work effectively in a team.
- High sense of responsibility and accountability.
Benefits
- Private Health Insurance
- Paid Time Off
- Training & Development
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online
Job Title: Health & Safety Manager (Cement Industry)
Location: Okpella, Edo
Job Type: Full time
Category: DCP – HSSE
Job Summary
- Ensure that the DCP OH&S policy is implemented on site
- Support plant operations with the implementation of H&S initiatives, H&S management system, and H&S programs
- Design, develop and implement safety training and awareness programs in line with the DCP annual HSE goals and targets
- Advise on and monitor compliance with all Ghanaian Laws relating to H&S with regard to plant operations
Key Duties and Responsibilities
- Conduct identification, assessment and analysis of the hazardous activities within the operations
- Oversee development of a site induction package outlining the major hazards and the safety requirements to avoid or control those hazards
- Advise management on deficiencies in the safety performance in the operations
- Develop a plant based H&S training and development plan based on the needs of the operation and the major hazards identified
- Oversee the quality of induction safety programs being conducted for both the plant and contractor employees
- Conduct and coordinate internal and external systems audits to evaluate H&S performance
- Ensure specific surveys and reporting are conducted in an approved format. These surveys may include, but are not limited to the following:
- Lifting equipment
- Pressure vessels
- Occupational noise
- Thermal exposure
- Chemical exposure
- Air quality
- Illumination
- Develop an annual H&S improvement plan and monitor its implementation
- Ensure relevant documents/records for safety are properly maintained at plant
- Provide specialist advise on matters relating to H&S
- Ensure compliance with all relevant H&S legal requirements
Requirements
Education & Experience:
- Degree in Environmental Sciences / Mechanical Engineering and a Professional EHS Certificate from a National or Internationally recognized EHS organization.
- Must have a minimum of 18 to 21 years working experience in a similar environment, preferably in the manufacturing industry
Skills & Competence:
- Excellent knowledge/experience on Hazard Identification and Risk Assessments
- Excellent knowledge on Fire Safety Management
- Understanding of current concepts in H&S and/or related integrated management systems
- Understanding of Nigerian Federal Laws related to H&S
- Ability to operate Microsoft Office programs
- Knowledge of Audit and Inspection
- Understanding of typical plant operations/dynamics
- Experience in Cement industry or other heavy industry
- Initiative & drive
- Good analytical and problem solving ability
- Reliability
- Leadership
- Communication skills
Benefits
- Private Health Insurance
- Paid Time Off
- Training & Development
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online
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