Superintendent - Smelter Power Operations

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We are seeking a strong>Superintendent - Smelter Power Operations /strong> strong> strong>(SPO) /strong> /strong>with extensive experience in high, medium, low voltage systems and with rectifiers from the strong>Primary Aluminium industry/strong> ./p>

strong>Key Responsibilities:/strong> /p>

• Plan, organize and control the Area Operations to safely deliver a smooth, uninterrupted power supply.
• To oversee the complete operations and maintenance of the smelter power operations department.
• Plan the Area work schedules. Re-plan to address contingencies (eg: changes in Departmental priorities). Consider upstream and downstream needs and impacts.
• Lead the Area maintenance function, including predictive, preventative maintenance and break-down repairs to ensure reliability and availability of power supply to the Smelter.
• Ensure to deliver a safe work environment.
• Develop the EHS systems - lead the teams to: (1) undertake root cause analysis of accidents or near misses and take the necessary action to mitigate risk; (2) review the EHS plan and formulate proposals for improvement; (3) execute projects to drive excellence in EHS.
• Constantly required to make decisions about safety and operational priorities.
• Lead the teams to execute programs to reduce resource usage (eg: energy, compressed air) and enhance environmental outcomes.
• Apply innovation and leadership skills to lead and deliver continuous improvement and deliver improvement in performance.
• Monitor and control maintenance expenses and Identify ways to decrease costs and increase productivity or resource-utilization.
• Analyse, monitor and control expenditure to ensure the Area achieves its financial target. Take action to correct budget variances. Work within delegated financial limits.
• Contribute to the Development of Departmental policy and strategy.
• Collaborate with Superintendents across all the Department and the Plant to optimize Smelter outcomes, drive continuous improvement and share best practice.
• Lead the Area teams to safely deliver production targets and maximize profits.
• Develop the teams to deliver improvement in workforce capability and sustained levels of performance.
• To handle Smelter Blackouts, Major/Critical equipment faulting/tripping, Hazardous Energy Control, Complex Electrical Design Calculations, Project Management and provide Plant technical support.

strong>Qualifications and Skills:/strong> /p>

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or a related field.
• strong>Minimum 8 years of experience with recent 5 years in a supervisory role is mandatory./strong>
• strong>Should have strong experience in working with high, medium, and low voltage systems./strong>
• strong>Extensive experience and understanding of the work of the Smelter Area and the Department./strong>
• strong>Extensive experience with rectifiers and knowledge of the equipment and safety requirements./strong>
• Strong managerial experience is required.
• Should have well-developed communications skills, be able to handle multiple priorities and deadlines within a fast-paced environment, and to lead emergency response.
• Deep knowledge and experience in the EHS policies, systems and management procedures applied in an industrial plant.
• Deep knowledge of the equipment, systems and processes.