Field Operator - Energy (Durban/Richards Bay Pool - Based in UAE)

EMIRATES GLOBAL ALUMINIUM (EGA); Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 156,240 - 256,680; Full time

Job summary

Emirates Global Aluminium (EGA) is seeking an Operator Turbine and Boiler to ensure the smooth operation of gas and steam turbines, HRSGs, and related plant equipment within the designated area of responsibility. The role will require adherence to safety protocols and effective communication with the Shift Supervisor and Control Room.

The position involves maintaining equipment readiness, recording measurements, and participating in routine testing and recommissioning after maintenance outages.

Qualifications

• Higher Secondary School Certificate.

Responsibilities

• 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 a regular basis and report deviations.
• Inform the Supervisor or Control Room of any abnormalities or problems on equipment.
• Ensure standby equipment is readily available for service in an emergency.
• Assist in carrying out routine testing and recommissioning of plant after maintenance outages.
• Adopt safe working practices to ensure personal and plant safety.
• Identify hazards and participate effectively in the reporting system.
• Maintain good standards of housekeeping.
• Be fully conversant with all emergency procedures related to the equipment in the designated area of responsibility.
• Carry out on the job training.
• Strive to achieve increased competency.

Job description

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 the 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 a regular basis and report deviations.
• Inform the Supervisor or Control Room of any abnormalities or problems on equipment.
• Ensure standby equipment is readily available for service in an emergency.
• Assist in carrying out routine testing and recommissioning of plant after maintenance outages.
• Adopt safe working practices to ensure personal and plant safety.
• Identify hazards and participate effectively in the reporting system.
• Maintain good standards of housekeeping.
• Be fully conversant with all emergency procedures related to the equipment in the designated area of responsibility.
• Carry out on the job training.
• Strive to achieve increased competency.

Jebel Ali Site – Additional Roles

Operator Turbine and Boiler, Assistant Operator: the above accountabilities are restricted to Gas Turbines, Steam Turbines, associated plant equipment and related utility systems.

Minimum Qualifications

• Higher Secondary School Certificate.

Minimum Experience

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

Skills

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