General Superintendent - Power Operation

Job description:

JOB PURPOSE:

To coordinate with the Shift Charge Engineer in the operation of the Power Generation and Water production in an efficient, safe and effective manner to meet overall energy needs of the Smelter Complex’s and third party customers as applicable.

To assist the Shift Charge Engineer and Shift Manager in safe isolation and normalization of HV and LV systems.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Operates and services the compressed air plant to enable the continuous generation of compressed air to satisfy power plant and Smelter needs
• Operates and services the Heat Recovery Steam Generators (HRSGs) to enable the uninterrupted supply of steam to satisfy operational requirements.
• Manages the Permit to Work and equipment isolation for the power plant to ensure maintenance and service work can be carried out safely
• Identifies problem areas of plant and equipment, diagnose faults and take corrective actions to minimise production losses arising from plant outages
• Carries out high voltage and low voltage switching as instructed including carrying out related risk assessments. Furthermore, responsible for equipment isolation and issuing of relevant safety documents for maintenance staff to be able to work safely
• Supports Shift Manager/ Shift Charge Engineer in initiating power shutdowns as required and also ensures power restoration activities with minimum disruption in the event of an emergency. Interacts with Potline supervisors for power reductions and rectifier isolation activities, low voltage equipment and mechanical plant.
• Ensures that all shift personnel strictly adhere to all safety policies, practices and procedures to minimize the risk of accidents and injuries.
• Ensures that all shift personnel are trained across the operations areas to carry out all duties in a safe and effective manner.
• Supports Shift Manager and Shift Charge Engineer for 5s implementation, company safety standards and PTW system
• As plant and equipment approach and pass 75% of its life span, manages the operating regime of the plant and equipment in such a manner to reduce failures or the potential for failure.
• Supports Shift Manager and Shift Charge Engineer for compiling ISO9001:2008, ISO14001:2004, ISO50001:2013, OHSAS18001:2007 standards, company safety standards and PTW system
• Supports the Shift Manager in monitoring correct power flows, power flow simulation studies, fault level calculations and coordination with control room staff and handling of High Voltage equipment abnormalities

QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS:

Minimum Qualifications:

Diploma level in engineering preferably Degree level in Electrical Engineering.

Minimum Experience:

8 years in the power generation and distribution industry at senior level. HV authorisation is desirable and good experience in operation of Gas Turbine Combined Cycle Power station.

Skills:

• Planning, organising and problem solving skills
• Communication and influencing skills,
• Coaching / mentoring skills,
• Good trouble shooting skills
• Ability to run HV simulation software

EGA is owned by Mubadala Investment Company of Abu Dhabi and Investment Corporation of Dubai, and is the largest company jointly owned by the two Emirates.

EGA is an integrated aluminium producer, with operations from alumina refining to the production of cast metal and recycling. EGA’s operations include an aluminium smelter and an alumina refinery in Abu Dhabi, an aluminium smelter in Dubai, and a specialty foundry in Germany, and an aluminium recycling plant in the United States.