A Special Process Operator role is available within the Gas Turbine Cell at the Jebel Ali Service Center, United Arab Emirates. This position is responsible for executing and supporting critical special process operations, requiring strong technical capability, disciplined execution and a high level of commitment to safety, quality and operational performance.
About the Role — Special Process Execution
Core Function: Executing special process operations including heat treatment, blasting, shot peening and coating
Standards Compliance: Following approved procedures, technical specifications and quality requirements
Cross-Functional Work: Coordinating with production, maintenance and support teams for smooth process flow
Lean Manufacturing: Contributing to lean practices and continuous improvement initiatives
Career Opportunity & Technical Growth
Specialized Skillset: Qualification in heat treatment, blasting and shot peening processes is highly valued
Reliability Focus: Monitoring equipment performance and basic troubleshooting to sustain machine availability
Continuous Improvement: Participation in lean initiatives, site projects and productivity programmes
Career Growth: Build specialized process expertise within a critical gas turbine service operation
Position Overview
This Special Process Operator role involves executing heat treatment, blasting, shot peening and coating operations in accordance with approved procedures, supporting daily production requirements and process discipline, monitoring equipment performance and coordinating with maintenance teams, following work instructions and technical process sheets, supporting shop floor flow and efficiency, participating in continuous improvement and lean initiatives, and maintaining strong housekeeping and accountability within the assigned work area.
Why This Role Matters: As Special Process Operator at the Jebel Ali Service Center, you execute precision processes critical to gas turbine reliability and performance, apply specialized skills in heat treatment, blasting, shot peening and coating to exacting quality standards, contribute to equipment reliability through proactive monitoring and troubleshooting, participate in lean manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives, and build deep technical expertise within a highly specialized area of industrial manufacturing.
Key Responsibilities
Special Process Execution
- Execute special process operations including heat treatment, blasting, shot peening and coating per approved procedures
- Follow technical specifications, safety standards and quality requirements at all times
Production Support & Equipment Reliability
- Support daily production requirements, ensuring timely and accurate processing per customer demand
- Monitor equipment performance, perform basic troubleshooting, and coordinate with maintenance teams
- Help improve reliability, minimize downtime and sustain machine availability
Process Discipline & Documentation
- Follow work instructions, technical process sheets and operating standards for repeatability and compliance
- Support shop floor flow and operational efficiency through effective execution and teamwork
Continuous Improvement & Housekeeping
- Participate in continuous improvement activities, lean initiatives and site projects
- Maintain strong housekeeping, ownership and accountability within the assigned work area
- Promote best practices across the shop floor
🎓 Qualifications & Requirements
Educational Requirements
- Diploma in a relevant field from an accredited university or college, or a high school degree with relevant work experience
Experience Requirements
- Minimum 5 years of experience in industrial manufacturing operations
- Qualified to operate special processes including Heat Treatment, Blasting and Shot Peening
Essential Skills
- Strong understanding of manufacturing safety standards, hazard awareness and quality requirements
- Working knowledge of industrial machine operation and basic maintenance practices
- Ability to read, understand and follow technical procedures and process specifications
- English language proficiency required
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills for a team-based, multicultural environment
Desired Characteristics
- Strong experience in lean manufacturing principles such as standardized work, built-in-quality and total productive maintenance
- Strong understanding of operational criticality and equipment reliability concepts
- Demonstrated leadership behaviors such as problem-solving and promotion of best practices
About the Jebel Ali Service Center — Gas Turbine Cell
This role sits within the Gas Turbine Cell at the Jebel Ali Service Center, where precise special process execution — heat treatment, blasting, shot peening and coating — is critical to equipment reliability and performance. The Special Process Operator works closely with cross-functional teams to maintain smooth production flow, consistent process execution and a strong culture of continuous improvement across the shop floor.
Career Excellence: Apply specialized process skills within a critical gas turbine service operation in Jebel Ali.
Who Should Apply?
- Special Process Technicians: Qualified in heat treatment, blasting and shot peening
- Industrial Manufacturing Operators: With 5+ years of relevant hands-on experience
- Gas Turbine/Aerospace Manufacturing Professionals: Familiar with precision process controls
- Lean Manufacturing Practitioners: Experienced with standardized work and TPM principles
- Quality-Focused Team Players: Comfortable working in a multicultural, team-based environment
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