Decarbonisation Specialist

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Decarbonisation Specialist

Location: Lagos

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 change management - all aligned with our decarbonisation roadmap.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

• Work with process and production engineering teams to optimise kiln performance and energy efficiency.
• Manage the Environmental Product Declaration (EPD) process including conducting life cycle assessments (LCA), preparing EPD reports and ensuring compliance with relevant standards.
• Lead internal training sessions for the decarbonisation working groups, to raise awareness of decarbonisation initiatives.
• 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.
• Collaborate with plant R&D project teams, Procurement and Transport teams to reduce upstream and downstream emissions.
• Assess and support pilot projects for limestone calcined clay, R&D and emerging technologies.
• Ensure compliance with relevant climate policies, regulatory frameworks and requirements for carbon offsetting and marketing opportunities as well as green financing.
• 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 the Alternative Fuel (AF) team and partners on initiatives related to AF and raw material substitution (e.g. slag, fly ash).

Key Requirements
Education:

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

Work Experience:

• 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.
• At least 5+ years of experience in the cement industry, environmental sustainability, or a related field.
• 2+ years of experience in GHG accounting.

Skills and Competencies:

• Ability to analyse and visualise data, develop forecasts, and prepare detailed reports.
• 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.
• Strong communication skills to engage stakeholders at all levels and effectively present technical information to non-technical audiences.
• Excellent project management skills with the ability to oversee complex, cross-functional projects.

Benefits

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