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About Us
Qatalum’s vision is to be a world-class producer of high quality aluminium products made in Qatar for customers around the world.
We operate an aluminium smelter in Mesaieed, Qatar, approximately 40 km south of Doha. Our facilities include a carbon plant, a reduction plant, a casthouse, port and storage facilities as well as a captive power plant. Through the efforts of our dynamic and diversified workforc e made up of over 40 nationalities, Qatalum contributes to the industrial diversification of the State of Qatar while creating a future of sustainable development.
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Qatalum produces more than 600,000 tons of high-quality primary aluminium products per annum. Our value-added extrusion ingots and foundry alloys meet the stringent quality standards of our global customer base. Used in a variety of industries including automotive, construction, engineering and consumer goods manufacturing, our aluminium is used in shaping the modern world.
Qatar Aluminium Limited is owned equally by Hydro Aluminium of Norway and Qatar Aluminium Manufacturing Company (QAMCO) of Qatar.
Who we are
Qatalum is based on strong strategic fundamentals. With expected growth in the aluminium industry, it is drawing on the support and know-how of the two partners behind the project.
Diversity and Commitment
Qatalum is made up of a highly competent knowledge driven workforce. With a mission to become a top global smelter, Qatalum strives, combining its proven state-of -the -art technology and business acumen to fulfil its ambitions. Driven by solid management directives, Qatalum follows the work philosophy contained in the 'The Qatalum Way'.
Improved working environment
For the 35 plus nationalities working at Qatalum, greatest consideration is given to them, the community and the environment. This challenge has helped develop one of the most environmentally friendly and efficient smelters in the world in a working environment where safety is paramount. Operators and employees are ensured a clean and safe working environment along with fair and competitive remuneration.
Required jobs in Qatalum company and their details:
1. Supervisor - Tapping
To ensure that Metal and Bath Tapping is done in an efficient and effective manner by ensuring that there is a smooth metal flow from Potline to Casthouse and Bath tapped from pots according to the defined process requirements.
Job Description:
- Monitor metal tapping ensuring that quality, deliveries and precision (kg) meet stated specifications and delivery time.
- Monitor metal fluxing as per Casthouse requirement. Focus on quality of metal tapping by minimizing bath tapped with metal which can cause damages to the RAM rotors.
- Ensure metal sampling is done according to APICS schedule plan
- Ensure that MTVs, BTV’S,and Bath Tapping forklifts as well as other equipment, tools are in an operable condition.
- Ensure that the above equipment is used in a safe and efficient manner
- Manage and control the weekly and daily tapping operations in the potlines so as to ensure agreed quality and cost parameter targets are met.
- Ensure effective handovers from shift to shift and that operational problems are addressed in an effective and timely manner
- Monitor and control consumable consumption in a cost efficient manner.
- Manpower planning taking into consideration planned and unplanned leave and training
- Ensure the team has a customer oriented focus on quality and customer service and sustains an extremely high level of delivery performance and zero damages attitude in order to provide best possible service to customers
- Communicate and agree on customer / supplier needs with all relevant interface parties in order to support the Casthouse / Potlines
Requirements:
- 3 years Technical Diploma in relevant field.
- Required experience
- 5 - 7 years’ experience in a similar role in an Aluminium Smelter.
- 1 - 2 Years management/supervisory experience
- Job Specific Skills
- Computer literate
- Fluency in English
2. Electrical Technician
To perform all activities related to electrical maintenance in Carbon Plant in order to ensure equipment availability and performance.
Job Description:
- Perform Maintenance duties as required to contribute towards ensuring that the shift and daily production targets are met.
- Carry out routine and preventive electrical maintenance including pre and post equipment inspections in order to ensure continued equipment availability and performance.
- Write and review SOPs when required and participate in SOP and process audits to ensure continued validity and relevance.
- Coordinate work schedules and activities with Maintenance Supervisors and Planners ensuring that all works are included in the schedule and are adequately manned.
- Support the development and training of National employees.
- Provide input and recommend the continuous improvement of the company practices taking into account ‘international best practice’, changes in international standards and changes in the business environment which demand proactive action plans.
- Comply with all agreed occupational health, safety and environmental regulations in order to protect personnel and physical assets. Ensure that the work areas are kept in a clean and tidy state in order that work can be carried out safely and effectively.
- Generate or assist in generation of any departmental reports are prepared as per management request, in a timely and accurate manner to meet company and department requirements governing reporting.
- Follow of all relevant operational procedures and instructions so that work is carried out in a controlled and consistent manner.
Requirements:
- Technical Diploma /Trade qualification in Electrical Engineering
- Required experience
- 4 - 6 years experience conducting electrical maintenance in an Aluminium smelter
- Job Specific Skills
- Through understanding of Electrical system in Carbon Plant
- Computer literacy
- Good diagnostic and maintenance skills
- Organizational skills
- Knowledge in Basic Instrumentation
- Fluency in English
- Knowledge in SAP
3. Mechanical Technician
To perform all activities related to maintenance in Carbon areas in order to ensure equipment availability and performance.
Job Description:
- During forced outages assist where needed in order to ensure the highest plant availability and earliest return to service.
- Carry out inspections and routine plant running checks in order to prevent malfunction and maximize performance and efficiency of equipment.
- Perform corrective maintenance on equipment in the Carbon Plant in order to restore it to working order as quickly as possible.
- Assist in conduction Root Cause Analysis by interrogating the data in order to determine underlying reasons for faults.
- Update data and maintain histories within the CMMS to ensure that latest valid information in available.
- Provide input and recommend the continuous improvement of the company practices taking into account ‘international best practice’, changes in international standards and changes in the business environment which demand proactive action plans.
- Comply with all agreed occupational health, safety and environmental regulations in order to protect personnel and physical assets. Ensure that the work areas are kept in a clean and tidy state in order that work can be carried out safely and effectively.
Requirements:
- Technical Diploma/Trade qualification in Mechanical Engineering
- Required experience
- 4-6 years’ experience conducting mechanical maintenance in an Aluminium smelter
- Job Specific Skills
- Through understanding of design and operation of all the equipment in Carbon Plant
- Thorough knowledge of all process within all production areas of Carbon Plant including assessment and verification as competent.
- Detailed knowledge on Hydraulic & Pneumatic systems
- SAP experience in PM&MM modules as user.
- Interpersonal skills
- Analytical and problem-solving skills
- Relevant vehicle licenses
- Computer literacy
- Fluent in English
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4. HVAC Supervisor
To be accountable for the Maintenance and operation HVAC Systems & Equipments, HVAC Workshop repair activities within Qatalum in the Central Maintenance organization
Job Description:
- Prepare, plan, schedule, execute and follow-up of HVAC Maintenance and workshop activities in coordination with the production/maintenance units on daily basis.
- Handle work orders SAP PM according to defined work processes.
- Responsible for work order execution using internal/external services.
- Repair of machines/equipment
- Ensure skilled personnel by developing/follow-up of training plan for the assigned section.
- Supervise the day-to-day maintenance and operations of HVAC equipments in assigned organizational unit across Qatalum and comply with established standards and procedures to ensure that work processes are implemented as designed and that employees are motivated, understand what is expected of them, and perform according to the designated standards.
- Support the development and training of National employees.
- Provide input and recommend the continuous improvement of the company practices taking into account ‘international best practice’, changes in international standards and changes in the business environment which demand proactive action plans.
- Contribute to the identification of opportunities for continuous improvement of department system, processes and practices, cost reduction and productivity improvement.
- Comply with all agreed occupational health, safety and environmental regulations in order to protect personnel and physical assets. Ensure that the work areas are kept in a clean and tidy state in order that work can be carried out safely and effectively.
- Adherence to world class best practices for safety, health and environmental standards.
- Ensure the departmental reports are prepared as per management request, in a timely and accurate manner to meet company and department requirements governing reporting.
- Develop and gain approval for department policies and procedures ensuring their alignment to overall business objectives. Monitor and control implementation and advice on the policy application to ensure that they are properly communicated and widely understood.
Requirements:
- 3 years Technical Diploma in relevant field/HND
- Required experience
- 5 - 7 years experience in a similar position in an Aluminium Smelter
- 1 - 2 years Management / Supervisory experience
- Job Specific Skills
- Thorough knowledge of understanding of design, maintenance and operation of all equipment related to Industrial HVAC systems preferable in Aluminium smelter
- Organizational skills
- Computer literacy
- Knowledge in SAP
- Fluency in English
5. Head of Contracts
To identify contractual requirements and opportunities, thereafter develop and execute strategies for tender and contract award, in accordance with the company’s long term business goals and company business plan. To administer live contracts in support of various contract holders which will include routine communication with contractor and customer, dispute resolution, which may include liaising with internal and external lawyers, claims and contract closures.
Job Description:
- Plan, direct, coordinate and manage the performance monitoring of vendors, contractors, suppliers and consultants in providing contractual services and keep internal client user department apprised of contract execution schedules.
- Lead and coordinate post agreement/contracts award shutdown activities, and provide 24 hr on call eligibility during major shutdowns.
- Responsible for the management and administration of all company contracts for all customers, vendors of the company.
- Liaise with internal stakeholder and contract holders to fully understand their contracting needs and aspiration, to help them better understand the contracting process and offer support when preparing procurement strategies.
- Liaise with dedicated team of end users for assessing requirement, providing continuous support and advice on contractual manner.
- Update and maintain historical data on vendor services and contract performance. Identify trends and follow-up with unsatisfactory performers to take corrective action.
- Supervise the day-to-day operations of the assigned organizational unit and comply with established standards and procedures to ensure that work processes are implemented as designed and that employees are motivated, understand what is expected of them, and perform according to the designated standards.
- Support the development and training of National employees.
- Provide input and recommend the continuous improvement of the company practices taking into account ‘international best practice’, changes in international standards and changes in the business environment which demand proactive action plans.
- Contribute to the identification of opportunities for continuous improvement of department system, processes and practices, cost reduction and productivity improvement.
- Comply with all agreed occupational health, safety and environmental regulations in order to protect personnel and physical assets. Ensure that the work areas are kept in a clean and tidy state in order that work can be carried out safely and effectively.
- Adherence to world class best practices for safety, health and environmental standards.
- Engage with HSE department as and when required and in issues where HSE implications are required during the execution of any particular contract.
- Ensure the departmental reports are prepared as per management request, in a timely and accurate manner to meet company and department requirements governing reporting.
- Develop and gain approval for department policies and procedures ensuring their alignment to overall business objectives. Monitor and control implementation and advice on the policy application to ensure that they are properly communicated and widely understood.
Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in the relevant field
- Knowledge of Business Laws and Contract Management
- Minimum Experience Required
- 7 - 9 years of experience in Contracts Management and Administration,
- 3 years Management / Supervisory experience.
- Experience in evaluation, analysis and application of contract law, regulations and practices in the Middle East.
- Job Specific Skills
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Good leadership skills and flexibility to work in multicultural environment
- Knowledge in SAP modules
- Good exposure and experience in Quality Management concepts (ISO 9000 series) and other international standards (ISO 14000 and TS 16949 etc).
- In depth acquaintance of administrative and operations services and internal standard forms of Supply/service/lease contracts including claims resolutions and mitigation.
- Excellent planning, analytical, decision making and problem-solving skills.
- Good communication skills
- Computer literacy with good knowledge of MS applications
- Ability to manage and understand service/supply contracts
- Proven negotiations skills and commercial expertise in a worldwide basis.
- Excellent command of English (writing and oral) is essential
6. Startup Operator
To assist foreman in carrying out various start-up activities (pot preparation, start-up and early life) to sustain an efficient and safe activity of start-up activities. The areas of responsibility include bath generation, Anode covering with ACM, metal addition for newly started pots, fixing cooling lances ,raw material addition ,flexible & stem voltage drop correction, replacing the reinforce start-up hoods, ensure readiness of crushed bath, preheat monitoring (48 hours)
Job Description:
- During the start-up phase of the pot line, the main responsibilities will include monitoring and maintaining the started-up pot, adding raw materials, skimming & removal of carbon dust, also to do the metal addition to the pots that has been started 48 hours ago as per Standard operating Procedure (SOPs)
- During this phase the operator is responsible to generate bath for next day’s pot which is going to be started, this will occur by crushed bath addition to donor pots and addition of soda ash to maintain the bath chemistry on the early life phase of the pots.
- Monitoring pot preheating and taking corrective action on flexible stem voltage drops.
- Forklift & overhead crane operation to meet activities during pot start-up and early life of pots
- Immediate action to be taken for any abnormality during pot preparation, preheat monitoring, start-up, and early life pots such as fallen anode, poor current distribution, low cathode temperature, shunt red hot, wedge not possible to remove, clad failure, and low bath etc.
- Assist contractors with training needs, ensuring they have sufficient skills and knowledge to do the job in a safe and productive way. Will insure that on non-routine critical tasks, all employees conducting the tasks are aware of the tasks hazards prior to starting work.
- Coach contractor to perform work to Qatar Aluminium’s standard work procedures and practices, obey plant and department rules and formally observe employees to insure compliance.
- Investigate and take corrective action immediately for any abnormalities such mixture of alumina, graphitized dust and Aluminium fluoride leakage into the pot. Report all deviations to shift supervisor and also communicante to reliever.
- Initiate SAP notifications for equipment breakdown and liaise/co-operate with Start-up coordinator f or preventive maintenance (PM) and release equipment for maintenance checks.
- Communicate frequently with Pot room operation team for resource sharing (PTM & Service crane, bath generation, electrical isolation, forklift and bobcat etc.)
- Participate regularly in work teams, making a positive contribution.
- Encourage employee awareness of health, safety and environmental protection.
- Implementing the QBS principles of recycling materials, reducing waste of energy and other resources such as compressed air.
- Comply with all agreed occupational health, safety and environmental regulations in order to protect personnel and physical assets. Ensures that the work areas are kept in a clean and tidy state in order that work can be carried out safely and effectively.
- Ensure HSE leading indicator target achieve within the team.
- Generate or assist in generation of any departmental reports as per management request, in a timely and accurate manner in order to meet company and department requirements governing reporting.
- Develop and gain approval for department policies and procedures ensuring their alignment to overall business objectives. Monitor and control implementation and advice on the policy application ensuring that they are properly communicated and widely understood.
- Establish, implement, monitor and review the necessary operating procedures for Start-up activities of 704 cells.
Requirements:
- High School (Grade 12) certificate
- Required experience
- 5 years’ experience in an Operator role (pot line operation within an Aluminium smelter)
- Minimum three year Experience of potline start-up (point feed high amperage pots > 300 kA)
- Job Specific Skills
- Good start-up knowledge of Aluminium electrolytic cell
- Good interpersonal and communication skills;
- Coaching, bringing out the best in each individual
- Being a leader in a multicultural environment
- Setting targets and motivate the team to achieve and perform
- Proactive, - look beyond boundaries / interfaces and propose improvements
- Pot preparation, preheat, start-up and electrolysis basic theory requirement
- Computer literacy in SAP, APICS (process automation) and MS Office Applications
- Fluency in English is a must
- Majority of jobs are based on working in 4 shift cycle, as defined by the company.
How to apply for jobs
To apply for the aforementioned jobs, you can follow these steps:
- To go to the application page. (Job opportunities for Qatalum Company)
- Click on a job title to view details.
- Please click the Easy Apply button at the top of the page.
- Enter the required information in the pop-up screens.
- Click Review to review the form.
Source and additional details
- Job source: The official website
- Posted Date: 13-10-2025 (Please check the date before applying).
- Required Nationalities: All nationalities.