Utility Operator - r

We are currently seeking a Utility Operator to join our Potline Operations team on a 10-month limited term contract
. This opportunity is ideal for candidates who are available to join immediately and are eager to gain hands‑on experience in aluminium smelting operations within a structured industrial environment.

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.

• 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 in order 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.

• Secondary School Certificate

• 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

This role is a Utility Operator position in a heavy industrial plant/smelter environment.Due to the nature of the work, candidates must meet the minimum requirements listed below and be able to provide the required documents when requested.

Minimum Requirements (Mandatory):

• Height: 164 cm minimum
• Age: 19-35 years
• Education:
  
  High School Diploma or Diploma
• Physically fit for industrial/plant work
• Basic industrial or plant experience/knowledge
• Good English (spoken and written)