Field Operator

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:

To ensure the smooth and continuous operation of the gas and steam turbines, HRSGs, potline rectifiers, associated plant equipment and all related utility services in his designated area of responsibility, in a safe and efficient manner as instructed by the Shift Supervisor or the Main Control Room Operator.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Ensure that all plant and equipment under his control are operated in a safe and efficient manner.
• Ensure that all instructions are carried out promptly and efficiently.
• Record routine parameter readings on regular basis and report deviations.
• Inform the Supervisor (or) control room of any abnormalities/problems on equipment
• Ensure standby equipment is readily available for service in an emergency.
• Assist in carrying out routine testing/re-commissioning of plant after maintenance outages.
• Adopt safe working practices to ensure personal and plant safety.
• Identify hazards and participate effectively in reporting system.
• Maintain good standards of housekeeping.
• Must be fully conversant with all emergency procedures related to the equipment in his designated area of responsibility
• Carry out on the job training
• Strive to achieve increased competency

Jebel Ali Site, additional roles

Operator Turbine & Boiler

Assistant Operator

At Jebel Ali Site, for the roles of Operator Turbine & Boiler and Assistant Operator, the above accountabilities will be restricted to Gas Turbines, Steam Turbines, associated plant equipment and related utilities.

QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS:

Minimum Qualifications:

Higher Secondary School Certificate.

Minimum Experience:

• 4 years in a power station.
• 2 years’ work experience as Desalination Operator (PG7) or equivalent experience gained working in a similar industry.

Skills:

• Achieved competencies in all areas except DCR operation.
• English language skills (to prepare and complete shift reports. Intermediate 3 or equivalent level). 
• Communication Skills.
• Basic numeracy (e.g. concentration, percentage, unit conversion, rate calculations etc.).
• Ability to understand single line diagram.
• IT skills.
• Problem solving skills.
• Planning and organizing skills.
• Communication skills.
• Interpersonal skills
• Teamwork skills.