Electrical Reliability Engineer: Industrial Automation

Alcoa Corporation; Lake Charles (LA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pay-for-performance

Stock-based compensation awards

HSA contribution

401(k) with match

Paid holidays

Paid vacation

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Alcoa Corporation in Lake Charles, LA is seeking an Electrical Reliability Engineer to enhance reliability of electrical systems, automation, and plant assets. You will work with maintenance and engineering teams to optimize performance, lead electrical projects, and ensure safe, efficient operations.

The role emphasizes troubleshooting, testing, and implementing preventive and predictive maintenance strategies, with collaboration across cross-functional teams and a focus on safety and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related discipline.
• Minimum of two years of relevant industrial electrical engineering experience.
• Experience with industrial automation and control systems including PLCs, HMIs, VFDs, and motor controls.
• Ability to read electrical/control schematics; CAD/AutoCAD is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Lead installation, troubleshooting, maintenance, testing, and adjustment of electrical equipment up to 13.8 kV.
• Diagnose electrical and control-system problems and oversee testing on critical systems.
• Support reliability initiatives and participate in equipment upgrades and PM programs.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including production, maintenance, engineering, and vendors.

Skills

Electrical engineering knowledge

PLC ladder-logic

HMI and drives control

Motor control and electrical schemata

Communication and collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related discipline

Tools

CAD / AutoCAD

Oracle eAM

SAP

Job description

Alcoa Corporation in Lake Charles, LA is seeking an Electrical Reliability Engineer to enhance reliability of electrical systems, automation, and plant assets. You will work with maintenance and engineering teams to optimize performance, lead electrical projects, and ensure safe, efficient operations.

The role emphasizes troubleshooting, testing, and implementing preventive and predictive maintenance strategies, with collaboration across cross-functional teams and a focus on safety and