Head of Fuel Management

Key Duties and Responsibilities

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2.1 Fuel Supply & Procurement Strategy

• Develop and implement a comprehensive fuel procurement strategy covering CNG, Coal, and Alternative Fuels to ensure uninterrupted plant operations.
  
• Identify, evaluate, and qualify reliable fuel suppliers; negotiate contracts, pricing, and delivery terms in alignment with plant production targets.
  
• Develop contingency and emergency fuel supply plans to mitigate risks of fuel shortage or supply chain disruption.
  
• Maintain a minimum fuel inventory buffer as per plant requirements and monitor stock levels on a daily basis.
  
• Coordinate procurement plans with the Production Manager and Plant Director to align fuel availability with kiln and plant schedules.
  
• Manage purchase orders, delivery schedules, and supplier performance evaluations.
  

2.2 CNG & Gaseous Fuel Management

• Manage CNG supply contracts, pricing negotiations, and service level agreements with CNG suppliers and pipeline operators (TPDC/GASCO).
  
• Oversee CNG delivery logistics including scheduling of tanker deliveries or pipeline offtake confirmations to ensure uninterrupted gas supply to the plant.
  
• Manage on-site CNG storage, regasification, and distribution infrastructure in coordination with the Maintenance department.
  
• Ensure safe handling, storage, and usage of CNG in compliance with EWURA regulations, Tanzania standards, and Dangote Group HSE policies.
  
• Optimise CNG usage for kiln start-up, warm-up operations, and standby fuel support as required by the kiln operating schedule.
  
• Monitor CNG consumption patterns, calorific value, and pressure parameters; report deviations and initiate corrective action.
  
• Liaise with EWURA for all CNG-related licences, pipeline approvals, and regulatory compliance requirements.
  
• Coordinate periodic safety inspections, pressure testing, and certification of CNG storage and regasification equipment.
  

2.3 Alternative Fuel (AF) Management

• Identify, source, and qualify suitable alternative fuel streams including agricultural waste, industrial by-products, municipal solid waste (MSW), Refuse Derived Fuel (RDF), biomass, and other waste-derived fuels.
  
• Develop and maintain a Thermal Substitution Rate (TSR) improvement plan in line with corporate sustainability and cost reduction targets.
  
• Evaluate technical feasibility and calorific value of new AF sources; coordinate trials and document performance outcomes.
  
• Ensure proper pre-processing of AF materials (shredding, drying, sizing) and consistent quality prior to delivery to the plant feeding point.
  
• Build and maintain relationships with industrial waste generators, municipalities, RDF producers, and AF aggregators.
  
• Maintain AF material balance records and report AF utilisation volumes monthly.
  

2.4 Coal & Conventional Fuel Management

• Oversee procurement, quality control, inventory, and utilisation of coal and pet coke (If in use) as primary conventional fuels.
  
• Manage coal local sourcing, clearance, and plant delivery in coordination with clearing agents and transporters.
  
• Monitor coal quality parameters including calorific value, moisture, ash content, sulphur, and HGI; take corrective action on non-conformances.
  
• Optimise coal and pet coke (If in use) blend ratios in coordination with the Production team to balance cost, availability, and combustion efficiency.
  

2.5 Logistics & Transportation Coordination

• Manage end-to-end fuel logistics including transportation planning, fleet coordination, and last-mile delivery to the plant for all fuel types.
  
• Liaise with transporters, clearing agents, and authorities for timely dispatch and receipt of coal, Pet coke (If in use), CNG, and AF materials.
  
• Coordinate pipeline gas scheduling and CNG offtake confirmation with suppliers and TPDC/GASCO or relevant authorities.
  
• Monitor and resolve logistics bottlenecks, transportation delays, and supply chain disruptions proactively.
  
• Ensure all transport service providers comply with HSE, road safety, and hazardous goods transportation standards.
  

3.0 QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

3.1 Educational Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering, Process Engineering, or a related technical field.
  
• A master’s degree in business administration (MBA), Supply Chain Management, or Energy Management is an added advantage.
  
• Professional certifications in HSE or logistics are desirable.
  

3.2 Work Experience

• Minimum 10–15 years of experience in fuel management, supply chain, or energy management in a heavy industry environment (cement, mining, power, petrochemicals, waste management).
  
• At least 5 years in a senior or managerial role overseeing fuel procurement, logistics, or alternative fuel operations.
  
• Demonstrated experience with Coal and Alternative Fuel management in a rotary kiln / cement plant context is strongly preferred.
  
• Experience with CNG or other gaseous fuels in an industrial application is a significant advantage.
  
• Experience working with Tanzania regulatory bodies (NEMC, EWURA, TRA) is highly desirable.
  
• Prior experience in the East African cement or manufacturing industry is an advantage.
  

3.3 Technical & Functional Skills

• Deep knowledge of fuel chemistry: coal rank analysis, proximate/ultimate analysis, gas calorific values, CNG properties, and AF characterisation.
  
• Sound understanding of cement kiln pyro-processing and the impact of fuel quality on clinker quality and kiln emissions.
  
• Knowledge of CNG supply chain, regasification systems, pressure management, and safety requirements.
  
• Expertise in supply chain management, vendor management, contract negotiation, and logistics planning.
  
• Familiarity with AF co-processing standards.
  
• Knowledge of Tanzania environmental law, NEMC regulations, and EWURA gas/energy/CNG regulations.
  
• Proficiency in SAP and Microsoft Office Suite.
  

3.4 Behavioural Competencies

• Results-oriented with a strong commitment to 100% fuel availability and operational continuity.
  
• Excellent negotiation, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
  
• Strong analytical and cost management capability.
  
• Strategic thinker with the ability to manage operational demands and long-term planning simultaneously.
  
• Strong leadership, coaching, and team development capabilities.
  
• High level of integrity, safety consciousness, and compliance orientation.