Lead Engineer - Smelting Development Projects EMIRATES GLOBAL ALUMINIUM (EGA)

Execute project opportunities with stakeholders and support the reduction debottlenecking activities.

Provide technical support to the smelter management regarding the resolution of critical issues affecting metal production and identify improvements that will contribute to overall smelter performance.

Translate business problems into justified growth initiatives to enhance and/or, maintain EGA’s competitive edge.

Lead governance to ensure effectiveness of change management and sustainability.

The setting and control of critical parameters concerned with cell process control in prototype cells/section and projects at JA and/or AT site.

Monitoring and analyzing the key performance indicators and key cost drivers of the prototype cells at either JA and/or AT site.

Collaborate with reduction operation and other relevant support departments to ensure smooth and efficient operation of prototype cells/sections and projects.

Build business performance management systems to measure progress and performance of deployed solutions and projects.

Lead and facilitate the best practices across the reduction.

Challenge existing practices, escalate critical matters and develop countermeasures for mid and long-term issues.

Ensure continuous process improvement philosophy and maintain the company’s’ competitive edge in the aluminum industry.

Leads, and guides the management and monitoring of the latest technology prototype cells development as well as all technology related trials conducted in various cells in the potlines at both EGA sites and externally.

Adopt and promote of industry 4.0 and drive the scope of Smelter of the Future.

Supports Technology Transfer in preparation of technology packages, process and operational readiness.

Work with Major Projects/Engineering in executing Brown/Greenfield expansion projects through participation in FEED, Technical bid evaluation, design/HAZOP reviews, start-up and commissioning activities.