Senior Technician - Mechanical Maint.

About Emirates Global Aluminium

Emirates Global Aluminium is the world’s biggest ‘premium aluminium’ producer and the largest industrial company in the United Arab Emirates outside the oil and gas industry.  EGA is an integrated aluminium producer, with operations on four continents from bauxite mining to the production of cast primary aluminium and recycling. EGA employs over 7,000 of these people including more than 1,200 UAE Nationals. EGA operates aluminium smelters in Jebel Ali and Al Taweelah in the United Arab Emirates, an alumina refinery in Al Taweelah, a bauxite mine and associated export facilities in the Republic of Guinea, a speciality foundry in high strength recycled aluminium in Germany, and a recycling plant in the United States.

JOB PURPOSE:

Perform maintenance repairs and services on mechanical machinery, and equipment to ensure efficient operation and reduce production down time for both simple and combined cycle Power Generation blocks and Balance of Plant.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:

          Trouble-shoots, repairs, and maintains efficiently a wide range of mechanical equipment and systems in power plant.

          Attends preventive, corrective and breakdown maintenance repairs, with minimum direction and supervision, (including “on call” duties, as and when required), to restore the mechanical systems back to normalcy, as quickly as possible.

          Assesses technically the nature of jobs allocated with clear understanding of relevant methods and procedures including associated risks and selects the required tools and equipment to complete such works in a safe and effective manner.

          Carries out maintenance works in adherence with EHS standards and plant operating requirements, to minimise workplace accidents / inquiries.

          Using the computerized maintenance system withdraws the spare parts from warehouse and maintains records of all maintenance works completed.

          Monitors any repeated breakdown and suggests and implements proper resolutions to avoid reoccurrence of similar problems.

          Provides on - job training to new craftsmen and directs contract workforce in order to equip them with the necessary skills to be able to carry out maintenance repairs and services, in line with the agreed plans.

          Probability of significant exposure in various degrees to physical & sensory conditions inherent in the work environment, high pressure steam, high voltage, Arc Flash, high magnetic fields, high noise levels, Fumes, Hot, Humid, Dust, Height, splash of chemicals, Acid, Mineral oil and liquids is significant and avoiding risk of danger, accident or health issues becomes major challenges.

          Accepts direction from his supervisor verbally or in writing.

          May be an authorised person to received Permit to work documents as per Jebal Ali /Taweelah Power & Desalination Safety Rules

QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS:

Minimum Qualifications:

          Bachelor’s Degree or Diploma in Mechanical Engineering or Craft /Trade certificate or equivalent qualification.

Minimum Experience:

          Bachelor’s Degree Holder: 3 years’ experience in a similar position (in a thermal power plant.

          Diploma Holder: 5 years’ experience in a similar position (in a thermal Power plant).

          Craft /Trade certificate holders: 10 years’ experience in mechanical maintenance.

          Hands-on experience on GE Frame 9E/9FA Gas Turbines, steam Turbines, Waste heat boilers, Thermal desalination and other BOP equipment overhauls.

Skills:

          Familiar with all mechanical maintenance tools

          Should have some knowledge of PCs, Computer literacy is essential

          Conversant in Gas Turbine, Steam Turbine, Waste heat Boilers, Compressors, Pumps, Cooling Towers and Reverse Osmosis / Thermal desalination Plant

          Speak, read and write English to a good standard

          Excellent interpersonal skills and assertive skills

          Teamwork (including shift work is also essential)

          Self-motivation & dedication

          Ability to work in a multi-cultural environment