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:

As a Power Engineer at Warrick Operations you will provide electrical engineering expertise to support safe reliable and efficient power generation and distribution. This role is critical to maintaining and improving the performance of electrical systems that support manufacturing operations. You will collaborate with production maintenance and engineering teams to ensure electrical systems are optimized for safety reliability and efficiency.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide engineering support for power generation and distribution systems to meet operational goals.
• Lead and manage electrical projects from concept through commissioning and closure.
• Develop and implement programs to improve electrical system performance and reliability.
• Troubleshoot and resolve electrical issues in coordination with maintenance and production teams.
• Apply root cause analysis and engineering principles to identify and implement long-term solutions.
• Mentor and support technical staff to enhance knowledge of electrical systems and processes.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams on process improvement initiatives.

Working Conditions

• Primarily on-site at an industrial power generation facility.
• Exposure to high-voltage equipment rotating machinery and industrial environments.
• Requires use of personal protective equipment (PPE) and adherence to safety protocols.
• May involve occasional off-hours support during outages or emergencies.

Environmental Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with environmental regulations related to power generation and electrical systems.
• Support initiatives to reduce energy consumption and improve system efficiency.
• Participate in environmental audits and implement corrective actions as needed.

Safety Responsibilities

• Promote and uphold a strong safety culture in all engineering activities.
• Ensure all electrical systems and projects comply with safety standards and codes.
• Participate in safety reviews risk assessments and incident investigations.
• Provide technical input to improve electrical safety practices and training.

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:

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering or Electrical Engineering Technology from an accredited institution.
• Experience with power distribution systems including low and medium voltage.
• Proficiency with PLCs HMIs AC/DC drives and motor control systems.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and complete electrical engineering projects.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Preferred Qualifications

• 5 years of experience in power generation or heavy industrial electrical engineering.
• Experience with root cause problem solving and reliability engineering.
• Proven success leading capital projects in an industrial setting.
• Familiarity with Warrick Operations or similar industrial environments.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and engineering software tools.

Skills and Competencies

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
• Effective project management and organizational skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively across disciplines and departments.
• Commitment to safety integrity and continuous improvement.

Whats on Offer:

• Competitive compensation packages including pay-for-performance variable pay as well as recognition and rewards programs
• Flexible spending accounts and generous employer contribution tothe HSA
• 401(k) employer match up to 6% additional employerretirement income contribution (no vesting period) and anonqualified deferred compensation plan
• Holiday Pay: 10 holidays and one flexible holiday of your choice.
• Alcoa has been chosen as one of Americas Greatest Workplaces2023 by Newsweek

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. Weve grown and weve 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 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 persons 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.

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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.