General Superintendent -Proc. Ctrl. Eng.

• Lead provision of subject matter expertise for cell process control in potlines at Jebel Ali and/or Al-Taweelah • Monitor and analyze KPIs and key cost drivers of reduction potlines to maximize operational performance and efficiency • Identify, design and implement process improvement projects to reduce cost and improve quality and customer service • Collaborate with Pot rooms Management and support departments to ensure smooth and efficient potline operations (metal output, purity, energy consumption, environmental emissions) • Cascade functional strategy into department business plans and ensure integration with interfacing departmental strategies • Plan, organise and supervise assigned team; set objectives and provide on-the-job training and feedback • Lead training, development and knowledge transfer to meet competence standards and manage team performance • Develop, monitor and work on key cost drivers, budgeting and forecasting for potlines; provide data for monthly budgeting • Monitor departmental activities against targets, budgets and timescales and investigate below-target performance • Ensure policies, procedures and controls are implemented covering assigned department activities • Develop process control strategies and standards to sustain and improve process performance and efficiencies • Establish production targets and control ranges for critical process parameters • Address process KPI deviations proactively and ensure development of process monitoring and quality systems • Identify and execute improvement projects for smelter performance in consultation with area management • Evaluate plant performance and prepare proposals for equipment and system upgrades/replacement • Facilitate lean manufacturing initiatives (Suggestion Scheme, RCM, Kaizen, Six Sigma, 5S) • Ensure compliance to Quality Management and Environmental Control Systems • Establish raw material specifications and coordinate supplier quality actions • Collaborate on major capital projects and monitor project progress • Optimize pot preheating, bath up and early life processes in coordination with Preheat team • Develop information systems related to Industry 4.0 projects (DBDS, automation, waste control, environmental improvements) • Initiate and execute trials and provide business solutions for process improvement • Support Major Projects/Engineering in FEED, technical bid evaluation, design/HAZOP, start-up and commissioning • Keep abreast of technical developments and lead process development projects • Direct technical team activities to minimize disturbances, reduce cost and increase reliability • Manage resources (monitoring equipment, tools, consumables) to optimize cost/benefit • Ensure compliance to internal and external audits of Carbon and Port • Propose acquisition and development of IT tools for data analysis and design technical guidelines/documentation • Analyze laboratory deviations and liaise with Laboratory for corrective actions • Support documentation for patents and copyrights • Review and adjust process to accommodate raw material changes to meet cast house purity • Conduct potline sensitivity analysis and calculate parameters for amperage decisions • Formulate and execute contingency plans for emergencies (power interruptions, equipment failure, raw material supply disturbances) • Provide technical support for standardisation of contingency plans across EGA sites and participate in drills • Provide technical specialist knowledge transfer and conduct Reduction Technology training • Develop and review criteria for selection and recruitment of non-supervisory personnel and conduct performance appraisals • Establish and review Standard Operating Procedures and ensure QA/EHS/5S system implementation • Manage compliance with safety, quality and environmental management policies and manage emergency situations • Lead continuous improvement initiatives and conduct feasibility studies to reduce unit production cost • Investigate and troubleshoot pot room technical and engineering issues to de-bottleneck processes • Participate in R&D projects with universities and external organisations and interact with external consultants • Ensure timely and accurate preparation of unit reports meeting EGA requirements • Minimum Qualifications: • Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering. Minimum Experience: • • 8 years of experience in similar operations, in process technical or engineering, process control engineering, technical supervisory and management positions in an aluminium smelter. • A sound understanding of the aluminium reduction process is mandatory. Skills: • Strategy planning • Communication and presentation • Analytical • Problem-solving • Mentoring and Coaching Skills • Interpersonal • Negotiation • Planning and organising • Teamwork • Leadership • People management • Statistical & Process Analysis, • Critical Thinking and Problem Solving • Thorough knowledge of the smelting process. • Continuous Process Improvement skills • Project Management • Software applications