Utility Operator

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.

• 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

• 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.

• 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.

• 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