Summary
Galadari Brothers is seeking a Rubber Lining Technician in the United Arab Emirates. The role applies and installs rubber linings on tanks, vessels, pipes, valves, and other equipment, including surface preparation, bonding, and vulcanization. Duties also include inspecting and testing completed linings, correcting defects, maintaining equipment, and recording work and test results. The technician must follow HSE procedures, risk assessments, permit-to-work requirements, and PPE rules.
The posting
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Key Accountabilities
1. Rubber Lining Application
- Apply rubber sheets/linings to the internal surfaces of tanks, vessels, pipes, valves, and other equipment as per approved specifications and procedures.
- Ensure proper alignment, bonding, joining, and adhesion of rubber lining to the substrate.
- Use appropriate tools, equipment, and techniques to achieve a high-quality finish.
2. Surface Preparation
- Prepare equipment surfaces prior to rubber lining through sandblasting, scraping, cleaning, grinding, or other approved methods.
- Ensure surfaces are free from rust, contaminants, moisture, oil, and other materials that may affect adhesion.
- Inspect prepared surfaces before commencing lining activities.
3. Bonding and Vulcanization
- Use compressed air or other approved methods to ensure proper bonding of the rubber lining to the vessel surface.
- Carry out vulcanization using live steam, autoclaves, or other approved equipment and processes.
- Monitor the process to ensure the required temperature, pressure, and curing conditions are achieved.
4. Inspection and Quality Testing
- Inspect completed rubber lining for defects, air pockets, wrinkles, poor adhesion, faulty seams, and other imperfections.
- Conduct spark testing/holiday testing or other approved methods to identify pinholes, holes, or faulty seams.
- Rectify defects or coordinate corrective work as required to meet quality standards.
5. Equipment and Site Installation
- Install rubber linings at customer or project sites when required.
- Carry out site work in accordance with approved drawings, specifications, method statements, and safety requirements.
- Coordinate with supervisors and other trades to ensure smooth completion of site activities.
6. Tools, Equipment and Material Handling
- Safely operate and maintain tools and equipment used for rubber lining, surface preparation, bonding, testing, and vulcanization.
- Handle rubber sheets, adhesives, solvents, and other materials correctly to prevent damage, wastage, or contamination.
- Report defective tools, equipment, or materials to the supervisor.
7. Health, Safety and Environmental Compliance
- Follow all company HSE policies, risk assessments, method statements, and permit-to-work requirements.
- Use the required personal protective equipment (PPE) and maintain safe working practices when handling chemicals, compressed air, steam, and other hazardous equipment.
- Maintain a clean and safe work area and immediately report unsafe conditions, incidents, or near misses.
8. Documentation, Housekeeping and Team Support
- Record completed work, inspection/testing results, material usage, and defects as required.
- Maintain proper housekeeping of the work area, tools, and equipment.
- Work effectively with supervisors, quality personnel, and other technicians to meet production and project schedules.
- Perform other related duties within the scope of the role as assigned by the supervisor.