Senior Technician - Instrument Maint.

Emirates Global Aluminium (EGA); Dubai; On-site; AED 167,000 - 312,000; Full time

Job summary

Emirates Global Aluminium (EGA) is seeking a disciplined I&C Technician to maintain and troubleshoot a broad range of instrumentation and control systems across Jebel Ali and Taweelah power blocks. You will calibrate, repair, re-commission and continuously improve the reliability of GE Speedtronic, Mk VIe and other DCS/PLC systems within a large thermal power plant environment.

The role requires hands-on experience with gas and steam turbines, HRSGs, and BOP equipment, plus strong

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or Diploma in Industrial instrumentation/Electronic Engineering (required).
• 3 years’ experience for Degree holders in a similar thermal power plant role.
• 5 years’ experience for Diploma holders in a similar thermal power plant role.
• Hands-on experience on Gas Turbines, Steam Turbines, Waste heat boilers and BOP equipment.
• Good working knowledge of Instrumentation, Electronics, Electro-Pneumatics, PLCs.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot, calibrate, repair and re-commission I&C equipment and systems in power plants to minimize downtime.
• Attend preventive, corrective and breakdown maintenance with minimal supervision; support shift duties and on-call duties as required.
• Assess job requirements and select methods, procedures, and tools safely and effectively.
• Maintain I&C equipment in compliance with EHS standards and plant operating requirements.
• Use SAP to withdraw spare parts and record maintenance work performed.
• Monitor recurrent breakdowns and implement root-cause resolutions to prevent recurrence.
• Provide on-the-job training to new craftsmen and contract staff.

Skills

GE Speedtronic

Mk VIe Control

Distributed Control System

GE-Fanuc & Allen-Bradley PLCs

Bentley Nevada Vibration

Water Analyzers

Field Instruments Testing

English Proficiency

Computer Literacy

Shift Work

Self-motivation

Education

Bachelor’s Degree or Diploma in Industrial instrumentation/Electronic Engineering

Job description

Perform maintenance repairs, calibrate, trouble-shoot, repair, re-commission and efficiently maintain the services of I&C Equipment and Systems to ensure efficient operation and minimize reduce production down time for the Power Generation blocks and Balance of Plant.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Job description:

JOB PURPOSE

Perform maintenance repairs, calibrate, trouble-shoot, repair, re-commission and efficiently maintain the services of I&C Equipment and Systems to ensure efficient operation and minimize reduce production down time for the Power Generation blocks and Balance of Plant.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Trouble-shoots, calibrates, repairs, re-commissions and efficiently maintains the wide range of I&C equipment and systems in power plant.
• Attends preventive, corrective and breakdown maintenance repairs, with minimum direction and supervision, (including Shift Duties and “On Call” duties, as and when required), to restore the I&C systems back to normalcy, as quickly as possible.
• Technically assesses the nature of jobs allocated with clear understanding of relevant methods and procedures including associated risks and select 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.
• Uses SAP to withdraw spare parts from warehouse and maintain records of all maintenance works completed.
• Monitors any repeated breakdown and suggests and implements proper resolutions to avoid recurrence of similar problems.
• Provides on-the-job training to new craftsmen and direct 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.

EQUIPMENT SUPERVISED (IN BRIEF)

JEBEL ALI SITE

Power Plant of 2350MW capacity with 23 Gas Turbines, 23 Heat Recovery Steam Generators, 7 Steam Turbines, Desalination Plant of 30MGPD capacity (with Product Water Blending and Distribution System), and essential auxiliary systems like Gas and Distillate Fuel Storage & Supply System, Compressed Air Supply & Distribution Systems, Sea Water Intake & Chlorination Plant System, all controlled by eight different types of OEM Control Systems and DCS.

TAWEELAH SITE

• Power Plant of 3000MW capacity with 9 Gas Turbines, 8 Heat Recovery Steam Generators, 9 Steam Turbines, RO plant, Fuel Gas Compressors, Air Compressors, Black Start Generators, Liquid Fuel Storage and Supply System, and Sea Water Intake & Chlorination System, controlled by GE Mark-VIe based DCS and OEM PLC Systems (GE-Fanuc and others).

QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s Degree or diploma in Industrial instrumentation and/or Electronic Engineering

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
• Hands-on experience on Gas Turbines, steam Turbines, Waste heat boilers and BOP equipment
• Good working knowledge of Instrumentation, Electronics, Electro-Pneumatics, PLCs

SKILLS

• GE Gas Turbines with Speedtronic Control system
• HRSG & Steam turbine with Speedtronic Mk VIe or equivalent control system
• Distributed Control System (GE, Allen-Bradley)
• P.L.C.: GE-Fanuc and Allen Bradley
• Bentley Nevada Vibration Monitoring system
• Analysers: pH, Conductivity, Silica, Chlorine, Dissolved O2 etc. relative to industrial water treatment using computer based systems
• Overall Power plant field instruments testing and calibration
• Speak, read and write English to a good standard and should have excellent interpersonal skills and assertive personalities
• Computer literacy
• An aptitude for team work (and including Shift Work) is essential
• Self-motivation & dedication with a desire to work in a Multi-Cultural environment