Utility Operator

Emirates Aluminium; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 60,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aluminium producer in Abu Dhabi is seeking a Utility Operator trainee. You will assist skilled operators in various pot line operations, ensuring safety and quality control while learning the Aluminium Smelting Process. Candidates should hold a Secondary School Certificate with one year of heavy industry experience preferred. The role involves shift work, physical fitness, and effective English communication skills. This is an opportunity for hands-on training in a dynamic industry.

Qualifications

• One year of experience in heavy industry preferred.
• Ability to operate Pot Tending Machines and Potroom tools.

Responsibilities

• Assist PTM operator in anode changes safely.
• Perform pot beam raising operations as per procedure.
• Prepare tapping hole prior to metal tapping.
• Skim crucible to remove dross.
• Conduct metal and bath sampling for quality control.
• Participate in housekeeping and various pot operations.

Skills

Physical fitness and shift work readiness

English communication skills

Learning skills for Aluminium Smelting Process

Education

Secondary School Certificate

Job description

1.JOB PURPOSE:

TO attain the basic required skill level for a Utility Operator on the Pot Line through on-the-job training. To assist the Assistant Cell Operator, Cell Operator / Cell Technician in operating reduction cells to produce molten aluminium effectively & efficiently.

2.KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Assists the PTM operator in changing anodes safely and to the required standard, by removing and replacing back pot shields, transferring anode reference mark, monitoring the pot voltage, activating/deactivating the anode set logic and anode dressing.
• Assists and ensures that pot beam raising operation is performed as per procedure and in a safe manner.
• Prepares the tapping hole prior to metal tapping.
• Skims the crucible to remove dross.
• Performs metal and bath sampling for quality and chemistry control purposes.
• Assists the cell operator/assistant cell operator in miscellaneous activities like housekeeping, bath tapping/pouring, material addition to pots, pot skimming and pot redressing.
• Assists in gutter and basement cleaning.
• Attends PTM (Pot Tending Machine) on-the-job training if required.
• Cleans crucible and siphon tips.
• Attends anode effects efficiently aimed at lower PFC emissions.
• Performs all other operational work activities as deemed necessary by the Shift‑Supervisor (for example: cleans pot breaker tips, deck plates and bumper plates).
• Ensures pot shields and doors are properly placed and closed to reduce HF emissions.
• Maintains 5S Standards and general housekeeping.
• Takes part in spotting and reporting hazards in order to reduce the incident frequency rate and aims for zero LTI.

Skills

3.QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS:

• Minimum Qualifications: Secondary School Certificate.
• Minimum Experience: One year of experience in heavy industry is preferable.
• Physical fitness and be prepared to work on one of the shift schedules operating within the Potrooms.
• Learning skills in order to understand the Aluminium Smelting Process.
• English communication skills.
• Complete the training and acquire the skills to operate the following (depending upon the availability and departmental requirements): Pot Tending Machines, Anode Beam Raising Equipment and general Potroom tools, vehicles or equipment in use on the assigned Potline.