Process Engineer (Refractory)


  2026-06-05
  Ogun, Nigeria
  Not specified
  Manufacturing & Production

Dragnet Solutions Limited - Our client, Lafarge Africa Plc, is recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Process Engineer (Refractory)

Location: Ewekoro, Ogun
Employment Type: Full-time

About the role

  • It also requires leading continuous performance optimisation teams, through involvement in projects or problem solving with the assistance of a more experienced engineer.
  • Within the framework of the plant's production objectives and methods, and the quality objectives, this role involves implementing systems/tools/procedures to optimize production, improve processes and quality, introduce better tools, and reduce costs.

Responsibilities

  • Promote the increased use of AFR (Alternative Fuels and Raw Materials), provide comprehensive technical expertise to evaluate AFR with respect to their impact on the process, develop and implement solutions to eliminate/reduce impact of AFR on the process operation
  • Cooperate at design of new systems/equipment and modifications of existing systems/equipment. Conduct economic and operational feasibility studies on proposed modifications and/or additions. Commission and de-bottleneck new installations
  • Train and coach operation personnel to develop comprehensive process knowledge throughout the plant
  • Monitor the performance and optimize the operation of Expert Optimizer – if installed
  • Is responsible for all planning processes within his area (BP, PMP, FP, budget, etc.)
  • Sequential intervention
  • Prepare written and oral reports on the work undertaken in a clear and concise manner
  • Continuously analyse equipment/system performance (e.g. specific electrical and thermal energy consumption, refractory consumption) and propose solutions to achieve budget
  • Communicate activities within the plant and within Holcim through regular, high-quality verbal and written communications
  • Perform the required works within a well-defined work planning
  • Carry out benchmarking studies. Make conclusions and recommendations
  • Develop standard operating procedures and targets. Supervise operation personnel to apply them consistently
  • Implement tools and procedures for continuous process improvements
  • Ensure the safety of processes and ensure environmental and OH&S compliance

Requirements
Education:

  • Bachelor's Degree or equivalent in any engineering discipline (Chemical, Mechanical or Electrical engineering)

Experience:

  • 3 to 5 years experience.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

Note: It takes less than 5 minutes. We review every application.

Application Deadline: 7th June, 2026.


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