Technician - Mechanical Male/Female

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 perform a wide range of duties relating to the mechanical installation, repair, and maintenance of machinery, equipment, and fixtures to ensure their efficient operation at minimum downtime, complying with EHS guidelines with a focus on continuous improvement.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Tackles all mechanical equipment breakdowns and planned/preventive/predictive maintenance work with minimum direction and supervision within the given time constraint, minimizing production downtime.
• Technically assesses the requirement of allocated jobs and selects the necessary tools and equipment to complete the work.
• Ensures that all maintenance work is carried out in accordance with the safety procedures and plant operational requirements.
• Using the computerized maintenance system (SAP), orders the spare parts from the warehouse and maintains records of all maintenance work completed.
• Monitors any repeated breakdowns and recommends/completes proper modification to resolve the problem.
• Identifies and reports any abnormalities. Initiates repairs/replacements/tests/assembles worn-out or failed components/parts. Reports to supervisor and takes necessary action to overhaul/replace parts, leaving the working area clean.
• Performs various works related to welding and fabrication.
• Mentors newly joined mechanics to equip them with the plant & equipment knowledge necessary to carry out maintenance work.
• Continuously works towards improving EHS and Plant & Equipment performance by participating in all BE activities like Suggestion Scheme, 5S, Hazard Reporting, TAMAHAL/PEER, etc.
• Assists other departments in the repair and troubleshooting of equipment.
• Inputs data into maintenance management systems for works and manning records.
• Fulfills day/shift duties with a team of Technicians/Craftsmen/Contractors as assigned by the Supervisor.
• Performs all PM’s, running inspections & checklists on a daily basis issued as per maintenance planning requirements.
• Performs other related duties as communicated by supervisor/technician.

QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS:

Minimum Qualifications:

• Diploma in a relevant field
• Completion of PEC Craft Training

Minimum Experience:

• 3 years of relevant experience in heavy industry after Diploma
• No experience required after completion of PEC Training

Skills:

• Good working knowledge of written and spoken English
• Must be familiar with all maintenance tools with good computer skills
• Exposure to installation & troubleshooting
• Must be able to read and understand engineering drawings/manuals/instructions