Power Plant Reliability Engineer Job Listing at Alcoa in Newburgh, IN (Job ID Req-32133)

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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.

At Alcoa, you're an essential part of our purpose: to turn raw potential into real progress. This is an opportunity for you to bring your wealth of experience to the team and help shape the future of sustainability with world-changing innovations and low-carbon technologies. You have the power to shape things to make them better.

About the role:

Alcoa Warrick is looking for a Power Plant Reliability Engineer and the primary focus of this position is root cause problem solving. The main function is to identify and accurate the causes equipment failures inside the plant. This effort will improve the Reliability Excellence initiatives by enhancing the Root Cause analysis within the Predictive and Preventative Maintenance organizational structure. The purpose of this role is to reduce O&M budget expenditures by identifying and correcting the root causes of events and growing operational up-time and overall equipment reliability.

• Lead salaried personnel in plant Root Cause Failure Analysis (RCFA) and Failure Modes Effects Analysis (FMEA) processes to ensure corrective actions and repairs are appropriate and timely in their execution.
• Implement solutions to repetitive failures and other maintenance problems.
• Work directly with the Planners to evaluate work requests and identify events that require root cause evaluation.
• Constant review of Preventative Maintenance activities and make adjustments to the scope and schedule of PM activities based upon data collected by the Predictive Maintenance Group.
• Direct management of Power Plant's Predictive Maintenance Department (Electrical & Mechanical) which includes direct supervision of 5 hourly employees.
• Evaluate and improve the Reliability Groups processes and procedures, including deployment of new technologies, training of employees in data gathering, and development of asset health communication metrics for upper management.
• Use Degree of Implementation and Cost Avoidance submissions to supervise results of Operational improvements and R&M spending reductions.
• Manage the Reliability Group's departmental budget and for the planning of contract work and supervising contract labor.
• Provide highly specialized technical support for systems fixing procedures and documentation.
• Support plant engineering, maintenance and operations personnel and systems to ensure plant process/equipment reliability.
• Support programs sought at developing skilled maintenance and operating personnel in the deployment of an "Operational Excellence"

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:

• Bachelor of Science degree in an engineering, technical field or equivalent experience with significant experience
• 10+ years of heavy industry experience
• Supervisory Experience with union supervision experience preferred
• Well-developed interpersonal, communication and teamwork skills.
• Strong understanding and ability to quickly comprehend electrical and mechanical systems and failure modes.
• Proven problem-solving using data.
• Effective team leader and team member that energizes others.
• Ability to influence business leaders, peers, and team members expertly with data, logic and presentation skills.

What's on Offer:

• Competitive compensation packages, including pay-for[1]-performance variable pay as well as recognition and rewards programs
• Flexible spending accounts and generous employer contribution to the HSA
• 401(k), employer match up to 6%, additional employer retirement income contribution (no vesting period), and a nonqualified deferred compensation plan
• Holiday Pay: 10 holidays and one flexible holiday of your choice.
• Alcoa has been chosen as one of America's Greatest Workplaces 2023 by Newsweek

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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.