Utility Operator – Potroom (Johannesburg Pool, UAE)

About the role

The Utility Operator supports the cell and assistant cell operators in a potroom environment, ensuring safe and efficient aluminium production. This position provides on‑the‑job training to develop the required skill level for operating potline equipment.

Key responsibilities

• Assist PTM operator with safe anode changes, including removal and replacement of pot shields and monitoring pot voltage.
• Perform pot beam raising operations according to procedure.
• Prepare tapping holes, skim crucibles, and conduct metal and bath sampling for quality control.
• Support miscellaneous cell activities such as housekeeping, material addition, pot skimming, and redressing.
• Clean crucibles, siphon tips, pot breaker tips, deck plates and bumper plates.
• Maintain 5S standards, report hazards and ensure proper placement of pot shields and doors to reduce HF emissions.

Required profile

• Secondary School Certificate.
• Preferably one year of experience in heavy industry.
• Physical fitness and ability to work shift schedules in a potroom.
• Good English communication skills.

Required skills

• Operation of Pot Tending Machines (PTM).
• Use of Anode Beam Raising Equipment.
• Handling of general potroom tools and equipment.
• Metal and bath sampling techniques.