Utility Operator

Emirates Global Aluminium (EGA); Dubai; On-site; AED 60,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aluminium production company in Dubai is seeking candidates to support Pot Line operations through on-the-job training. The position involves assisting Cell Operators in the production of molten aluminium. Applicants should possess a High School Diploma, have physical fitness, and preferably some experience in heavy industry. This role is crucial in ensuring efficient and safe production processes, and candidates should have basic English communication skills. Shift work is required.

Qualifications

• 1 year experience in heavy industry preferred.
• Physically fit and willing to work shifts in potrooms.
• Basic English communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist in anode changing and metal sampling.
• Support pot operations including skimming and tapping.
• Ensure safety standards and report hazards.

Skills

Physical fitness and ability to work within plant

Basic knowledge of industrial processes

Knowledge of continuous process operations

Good communication skills

Risk awareness

Education

High School Diploma with a relevant trade certification

Secondary School Certificate

Job description

Job Purpose

To support Pot Line operations through on-the-job training by assisting Cell Operators in the safe and efficient production of molten aluminium.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in anode changing, pot beam raising, tapping preparation, and metal sampling
• Support pot operations including skimming, bath tapping, material addition, and housekeeping
• Assist in gutter, basement, and equipment cleaning
• Attend anode effects and PTM (Pot Tending Machine) training as required
• Ensure safety standards, proper placement of pot shields/doors, and adherence to 5S practices
• Identify and report hazards to maintain a safe work environment

Minimum Qualifications

• Secondary School Certificate
• 1 year experience in heavy industry preferred
• Physically fit and willing to work shifts in potrooms
• Basic understanding/learning ability of aluminium smelting process
• Basic English communication skills
• High School Diploma (completion of technical secondary school) with a relevant trade certification.

Should you require any further information, feel free to reach out.

Minimum Experience

• 1 to 2 years of experience in a production plant is highly preferable (e.g. alumina, gas, oil or petrochemical plants).
• Preferably, having a certification or training that will provide the position holder with the required basic knowledge alumina refinery fundamentals.

Skills

• Physical fitness and ability to work within plant
• Basic knowledge of industrial processes / industrial background.
• Knowledge of continuous process operations
• Ability to complete routing operations support tasks within the assigned Operations centre with minimal supervision.
• Understanding of safety, quality and environmental management and control procedures
• Good communication skills
• Risk awareness