Startup Operator

Title Startup Operator Salary 0 Employment Type Temporary Experience 5 years’ experience in an Operator role (pot line operation within an Aluminium smelter) Location Mesaieed Applied By 10 / 21 / 2025 Job Role Manufacturing Department Potline Operation Section Reduction Description

Job Objectives To assist foreman in carrying out various start-up activities (pot preparation, start-up and early life) to sustain an efficient and safe activity of start-up activities. The areas of responsibility include bath generation, Anode covering with ACM, metal addition for newly started pots, fixing cooling lances, raw material addition, flexible & stem voltage drop correction, replacing therein force start-up hoods, ensure readiness of crushed bath, preheat monitoring (48 hours)

Job Description

During the start-up phase of the pot line, the main responsibilities will include monitoring and maintaining the started-up pot, adding raw materials, skimming & removal of carbon dust, also to do the metal addition to the pots that has been started 48 hours ago as per Standard operating Procedure (SOPs)

During this phase the operator is responsible to generate bath for next day’s pot which is going to be started, this will occur by crushed bath addition to donor pots and addition of soda ash to maintain the bath chemistry on the early life phase of the pots.

Monitoring pot preheating and taking corrective action on flexible stem voltage drops.

Forklift & overhead crane operation to meet activities during pot start-up and early life of pots

Immediate action to be taken for any abnormality during pot preparation, preheat monitoring, start-up, and early life pots such as fallen anode, poor current distribution, low cathode temperature, shunt red hot, wedge not possible to remove, clad failure, and low bath etc.

Assist contractors with training needs, ensuring they have sufficient skills and knowledge to do the job in a safe and productive way. Will insure that on non-routine critical tasks, all employees conducting the tasks are aware of the tasks hazards prior to starting work.

Coach contractor to perform work to Qatar Aluminium’s standard work procedures and practices, obey plant and department rules and formally observe employees to insure compliance.

Investigate and take corrective action immediately for any abnormalities such mixture of alumina, graphitized dust and Aluminium fluoride leakage into the pot. Report all deviations to shift supervisor and also communicate to reliever.

Initiate SAP notifications for equipment breakdown and liaise / co-operate with Start-up coordinator for preventive maintenance (PM) and release equipment for maintenance checks.

Communicate frequently with Pot room operation team for resource sharing (PTM & Service crane, bath generation, electrical isolation, forklift and bobcat etc.)

Participate regularly in work teams, making a positive contribution.

Encourage employee awareness of health, safety and environmental protection.

Implementing the QBS principles of recycling materials, reducing waste of energy and other resources such as compressed air.

Comply with all agreed occupational health, safety and environmental regulations in order to protect personnel and physical assets. Ensures that the work areas are kept in a clean and tidy state in order that work can be carried out safely and effectively.

Ensure HSE leading indicator target achieve within the team.

Generate or assist in generation of any departmental reports as per management request, in a timely and accurate manner in order to meet company and department requirements governing reporting.

Develop and gain approval for department policies and procedures ensuring their alignment to overall business objectives. Monitor and control implementation and advice on the policy application ensuring that they are properly communicated and widely understood.

Establish, implement, monitor and review the necessary operating procedures for Start-up activities of 704 cells.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of the work to be performed. This is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. Qatalum’s Management reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities to meet business and organizational needs as necessary.

This position shall only be offered on Bachelor Status. By applying to this position, you agree to this condition.

Please note that, due to the large number of applications we receive, only candidates who are shortlisted will be contacted for further consideration. We thank you for your understanding.

Minimum Qualification Required

High School (Grade 12) certificate

Required Experience

5 years’ experience in an Operator role (pot line operation within an Aluminium smelter)

Minimum three year Experience of pot line start-up (point feed high amperage pots >

300 kA)

Job Specific Skills

Good start-up knowledge of Aluminium electrolytic cell

• Good interpersonal and communication skills;

Coaching, bringing out the best in each individual

Being a leader in a multicultural environment

Setting targets and motivate the team to achieve and perform

Proactive, - look beyond boundaries / interfaces and propose improvements

Pot preparation, preheat, start-up and electrolysis basic theory requirement

Computer literacy in SAP, APICS (process automation) and MS Office Applications

Fluency in English is a must

Majority of jobs are based on working in 4 shift cycle, as defined by the company.

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