Job Description

The Role

JOB PURPOSE:

To attain the basic required skill level for a Utility Operator on the Pot Line through on-the-job training. To assist the Assistant Cell Operator, Cell Operator / Cell Technician in operating reduction cells to produce molten aluminium effectively & efficiently. KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES: o Assists the PTM operator in changing anodes safely and to the required standard, by removing and replacing back pot shields, transferring anode reference mark, monitoring the pot voltage, activating/deactivating the anode set logic and anode dressing oAssists and ensures that pot beam raising operation is performed as per procedure and in a safe manner oPrepares the tapping hole prior to metal tapping oSkims the crucible to remove dross oPerforms metal and bath sampling for quality and chemistry control purposes oAssists the cell operator/ assistant cell operator in miscellaneous activities like housekeeping, bath tapping/pouring, material addition to pots, pot skimming and pot redressing oAssists in gutter and basement cleaning. oAttends PTM (Pot Tending Machine) on-the-job training if required. oCleans crucible and siphon tips oAttends anode effects efficiently aimed at lower PFC emissions oPerforms all other operational work activities as deemed necessary by the Shift-Supervisor (for example: cleans pot breaker tips, deck plates and bumper plates) oEnsures pot shields and doors are properly placed and closed in order to reduce HF emissions oMaintains 5S Standards and general housekeeping oTakes part in spotting and reporting hazards in order to reduce the incident frequency rate and aims for zero LTI



Requirements

Minimum Qualifications:

oSecondary School Certificate Minimum Experience: oOne year of experience in heavy industry is preferable. Skills: oPhysical fitness and be prepared to work on one of the shift schedules operating within the Potrooms. oLearning skills in order to understand the Aluminium Smelting Process. oEnglish communication skills oComplete the training and acquire the skills to operate the following (depending upon the availability and departmental requirements): Pot Tending Machines, Anode Beam Raising Equipment and general Potroom tools, vehicles or equipment in use on the assigned Potline



About the company

Emirates Global Aluminium (EGA) is owned equally by Mubadala Development Company of Abu Dhabi and Investment Corporation of Dubai. EGA is an aluminium conglomerate with interests in bauxite/alumina and primary aluminium smelting; with plans for significant local growth and international expansion. EGAs core operating assets are Dubai Aluminium (DUBAL) and Emirates Aluminium (EMAL) whose combined production is 2.4 million tonnes per annum (tpa), ranking EGA among the five largest primary aluminium producers in the world. Both companies are renowned for maximising the health and safety of people and the surrounding community, reducing operational environmental impact and investing in social and economic development.