Smelter Electrical Engineer

Shape Your World

At Alcoa, you will become an essential part of our purpose: to turn raw potential into real progress. The way we see it, every Alcoan is a work-shaper, team-shaper, idea-shaper, world-shaper.

About the role:

The individual selected will provide electrical engineering services to safely meet Warrick Operations' business plan by providing support to production, maintenance, and engineering. This position is a critical interface in the efficiency, output, and quality of our processes and will be responsible for electrical systems safely integrated with manufacturing, along with upgrades of existing equipment.

Major responsibilities for this position will include, but not be limited to:

- Providing process improvements to safely meet Warrick Operations' business plan.

- Crafting and developing programs that will support process improvements and new electrical systems.

- Coordinating all phases of assigned area electrical engineering projects from concept, scope development, written specifications, bid solicitations, design, manufacturing, equipment commissioning, and project closure.

- Assisting production and maintenance with equipment and process issues.

- Functioning as a problem solver, applying theory and experience to develop process improvements and correctly identifying problems by submitting sound recommendations for long-term improvements of equipment and processes.

- Leading and participating in process improvements with multi-discipline technical staff, maintenance and production.

- Mentoring employees to increase their knowledge of equipment and process.

What you can bring to the role:

Our values – act with integrity, operate with excellence, care for people & lead with courage – are at the foundation of everything we do. To be successful in this role and to play a part in our ongoing success we desire the following background:

Qualifications:

- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or Electrical Engineering Technology from an accredited institution.

- Experience with PLC's, HMI's, AC/DC drives & motors, low & medium power distribution

- Experience in leading, managing, and completing electrical projects.

- Employees must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Preferred Qualifications

- 5+ years proven experience

- Experience in Root Cause Problem Solving

- Experience leading capital projects

- Warrick Operations experience

- Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs

- Excellent written and verbal communication skills

- Strong organizational and problem-solving skills

What’s On Offer:

At Alcoa, our care for people philosophy is backed by our excellent total rewards package that we provide our employees effective on your date of hire, such as:

- Competitive compensation packages, including pay-for-performance variable pay, recognition and rewards programs.

- 401(k), employer match up to 6%, additional employer retirement income contribution (no vesting period)

- Healthcare benefits: medical, Rx, dental, vision, flexible spending account, health savings account (generous employer contribution), life and accident insurance

- Work-life balance programs: flexible work scheduling, hybrid/remote working

- Paid time off: 15 vacation days prorated in the 1st year based on hire date, 10 holidays including 1 flexible holiday of your choice, 7 illness days, Care for Family leave up to 40 days, up to 5 bereavement days, maximum of 30 jury duty days, and up to 10 days annual training for military leave

- This benefit information applies to US based applicants only. Alcoa reserves the right to change plans at its discretion.

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About the Location

Alcoa “Warrick” based in Newburgh, Indiana just outside of Evansville, IN has been present in the lives of many families in our community for over 60 years. We’ve grown and we’ve matured together. Now we are looking for our next generation of Alcoans to bring us into the future. You can be one of them! Join us and get ready to experience endless opportunities!

We are values led, vision driven and united by our purpose of transforming raw potential into real progress. Our commitments to Inclusion, Diversity & Equity include providing trusting workplaces that are safe, respectful and inclusive of all individuals, free from discrimination, bullying and harassment and that our workplaces reflect the diversity of the communities in which we operate.

As a proud equal opportunity workplace and affirmative action employer, Alcoa is dedicated to providing equal opportunities and equal access to all individuals regardless of a person’s gender, age, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, nation of origin, disability, veteran status, language spoken or any other characteristic or status protected by the laws or regulations in the places where we operate.

If you have visited our website in search of information on U.S. employment opportunities or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation, please contact Alcoa Recruiting via email at

gssrecruiting@alcoa.com.

This is a place where you are empowered to do your best work, be your authentic self, and feel a true sense of belonging. Come join us and shape your career!

Your work. Your world. Shape them for the better.