Technician - Instrumentation

Emirates Global Aluminium (EGA)

Job description:

JOB PURPOSE:

To perform a wide range of duties relating to the instrument & control installation, repair and maintenance of machinery, equipment and fixtures to ensure their efficient operation with minimum downtime without compromising EHS Guidelines and with a focus on continuous improvement.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Attends to all instrument & control equipment breakdowns and planned/ preventive/predictive maintenance work with minimum direction & supervision, within the given time constraint minimizing production downtime.
• Technically assesses the requirements of allocated jobs and selects the necessary tools and equipment to complete such work.
• Effectively diagnoses instrument & control breakdowns/failures & troubleshoots failures of plant and equipment with minimal direction.
• Completes all maintenance work in accordance to the safety procedures, maintenance plans and plant operational requirements.Achieves all equipment calibrations as per the schedule/business requirements.
• Using the computerized maintenance system (SAP), orders the necessary spare parts from warehouse and maintains records of all maintenance work completed.
• Monitors any repeated breakdown and recommends proper modification to resolve the problem and completes the required modification to resolve the problem.
• Provides guidance to newly joined instrument mechanics to familiarize them with the plant and shares the knowledge necessary for them to be fully equipped to carry out maintenance work.
• Continuously works towards improving EHS and Plant & Equipment Performance by participating in Business Excellence activities like, Suggestion Scheme, 5S, Hazard Reporting, TAMAHAL, RCFA, Kaizen, etc.Identify and report any abnormalities. Initiates repair/replacement of worn out or failed components/parts, leaving the work area clean.Assists other departments in the repair and troubleshooting of failed equipment.
• Performs other related duties as communicated by supervisor/technician.

QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS:

Minimum Qualifications:

• Diploma in the relevant fieldCompletion of PEC Craft Training

Minimum Experience:

• 3 Years of relevant experience preferably in an smelter environment or in a heavy industrial set-up after the Diploma
• No experience required after completion of PEC Training

Skills:

• Good knowledge of written and spoken EnglishMust be familiar with all maintenance tools and should have basic computer knowledge
• Exposure to installation, troubleshooting & Instrument CalibrationAbility to read and understand engineering drawings/manuals/instructions
• Knowledgeable in the maintenance and troubleshooting of PLC Control systems