Electrical Maintenance Engineer

Alcoa; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as an Electrical Maintenance Engineer, where your expertise will help shape the future of sustainability through innovative low-carbon technologies. In this dynamic role, you'll be part of a dedicated Research & Development team, focusing on enhancing electrical systems and ensuring compliance with safety standards. Your hands-on experience will be crucial in managing power systems and collaborating with diverse teams to troubleshoot and implement improvements. This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to groundbreaking projects while enjoying a supportive and inclusive work environment that values your contributions and fosters career development.

Benefits

401(k) with employer match

15 days vacation

Flexible spending accounts

Paid annual volunteer hours

Career development opportunities

Social and diversity engagement opportunities

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience with electrical power distribution equipment.
• Ability to manage contractor relationships and scopes of work.

Responsibilities

• Manage safe operation of power systems at Alcoa's Technical Center.
• Create proposals for new power distribution equipment.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Project Management

Electrical Systems Knowledge

Safety Procedures

Time Management

Education

4-year degree in Electrical Engineering

ABET accredited university

Tools

ETAP simulation software

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

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.

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:

You will be an integral member of our Research & Development team, advancing the state of process control knowledge for Alcoa’s ELYSIS and ASTRAEA projects. As the Electrical Maintenance Engineer at Alcoa's Technical Center (ATC), located in New Kensington, PA; part of your responsibility will be to utilize your hands-on experience to implement, enhance, and troubleshoot electrical systems. More about the role includes:

• Manage the safe and successful operation of power systems at (ATC).
• Create proposals for applications of new power distribution equipment in compliance with building code and Alcoa standards.
• Maintain, troubleshoot, and improve existing electrical systems.
• Perform power system load flow analysis with ETAP simulation software, preferred but not required.
• Work with cross-disciplinary internal teams and external contractors during hands-on troubleshooting and project execution activities.
• Evaluate equipment performance and provide input for electrical and reliability improvements.
• Lead completion of high voltage audit activities to ensure compliance with Alcoa policies.
• Uphold Alcoa’s values in all aspects of work to Act with Integrity, Operate with Excellence, Care for People, and Lead with Courage.

What you can bring to this role:

• 4-year degree in Electrical Engineering, Electrical Engineering Technology, or Electro-Mechanical Engineering from an ABET accredited university.
• 3+ years of experience with installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of electrical power distribution equipment.
• Experience with ETAP or similar Power Distribution Analysis Software is a plus.
• Demonstrated working experience in industrial electrical systems.
• Understanding of electrical power distribution systems and technologies, and standards/codes.
• Able to manage contractor relationships, including development scopes of work, obtaining estimates, and verification of work.
• Excellent ability to troubleshoot problems (in some cases hands-on), especially under time pressure.
• Ability to work safely around electrical equipment – identifying hazards, determining proper PPE to wear, and following Lock-Tag-Verify procedures.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Able to manage and prioritize multiple projects simultaneously.
• Competency with Microsoft business applications (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project, Oracle).
• Ability to complete arc flash, power analysis studies, and short circuit studies.
• Hands-on experience working with low voltage (600V) equipment in an industrial environment.
• Ability to write and develop safe work and switching procedures for high voltage power distribution equipment and operation.

Additional Notes:

• This position will report to the ATC Breakthrough Technologies M&R Manager.
• Travel requirements: Up to 15%.
• This position requires the ability to periodically work in noisy and dusty conditions in the presence of molten materials with appropriate hearing PPE.
• Employees must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. This position may be subject to U.S. export control requirements under the U.S. Department of Commerce Export Administration Regulations (EAR).

What’s on offer:

• 401(k), employer match up to 6%, additional employer retirement income contribution (no vesting period), and a nonqualified deferred compensation plan.
• 15 days’ vacation and one flexible holiday of your choice.
• Flexible spending accounts and generous employer contribution to the HSA.
• Paid annual volunteer hours.
• Career development opportunities to pursue your passions.
• Social and diversity focused engagement opportunities.

About the Location:

Recognized as an industry pioneer, Alcoa has established itself as an international company with operations across six continents. Alcoa’s U.S. portfolio includes Alcoa's corporate headquarters, Alcoa's Technology Center, two smelters, and a calcined coke plant. While some roles are based on-site, Alcoa also offers a flexible working model for certain positions. Wherever you choose to join us, you'll be joining a global team committed to advancing sustainability and delivering excellence and innovation.

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.

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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.