Electrical Technical Specialist

Arconic; Alcoa (TN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation benefits

Travel up to 10%

Job summary

Arconic is seeking an Electrical Technical Specialist in Alcoa, Tennessee to join the Cold Rolling Department. You will provide technical troubleshooting to maintenance and operations to restore product flow and offer technical leadership and training to craft employees.

The role develops technical solutions to recurring design and process problems, analyzes equipment data for improvements, and assists with outage planning and safety procedures. Travel up to 10% and relocation benefits eligible.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED from an accredited institution.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience with electrical systems and controls in industrial applications.
• US work authorization (visa sponsorship not available).
• Preferred: technical degree and 5 years of related experience.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to EH&S, quality, and company policies.
• Design manufacturing processes and procedures.
• Develop and manage small capital projects and major maintenance efforts.
• Participate in continuous improvement and collaborate with craft employees.
• Provide technical leadership and troubleshooting support 24/7 as needed.
• Assist with safe lockout/tagout procedures and outage planning.

Skills

Electrical systems

Industrial controls

AC drives

DC drives

PLC programming

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associates or Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline

Tools

AB Logix5000 PLCs

Job description

Job Description

Arconic is currently in search of

Alcoa, Tennessee.

At Arconic, we take pride in our work and our innovative products and technologies that advance sustainable solutions for a better world. We strive to create a safe, inclusive, and collaborative workplace with competitive benefits, development opportunities and a culture that values and rewards employees on all levels of the organization.

Arconic is currently in search of Electrical Technical Specialist to join our Cold Rolling Department based in Alcoa, Tennessee. At Arconic, we take pride in our work and our innovative products and technologies that advance sustainable solutions for a better world. We strive to create a safe, inclusive, and collaborative workplace with competitive benefits, development opportunities and a culture that values and rewards employees on all levels of the organization.

The Electrical Technical Specialist will provide technical troubleshooting skills to maintenance and operations to restore product flow, as well as offer technical leadership and training to craft employees. This role involves developing technical solutions to recurring design, process, and application problems, and analyzing equipment and process data to identify opportunities for improvements. Additionally, this role will assist the maintenance department in both short and long-term outage planning and support supervisors and crafts in addressing VPM issues and items from the daily management action register.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to Arconic EH&S, quality, continuous improvement, and other company policies.
• Design of manufacturing processes and procedures.
• Develop, manage, and implement small capital projects, major repairs and maintenance projects.
• Be involved with continuous improvement initiatives of manufacturing methods.
• Work together with craft employees.
• Act as a resource for technical guidance to manufacturing personnel.
• Assist in justification of new equipment.
• Interface with other manufacturing departments to address and resolve technical issues.
• Act as direct support of the Maintenance Organization and Process Engineering.
• Respond to trouble calls on a 24/7 basis.
• Assist with and coordinate lockout/tagout safety procedures.
• Note: This position will require frequent shift and weekend line/maintenance support.

Also note:

• This role can include up to 10% of travel. This role is eligible for relocation benefits. This role reports to the Maintenance Area Coordinator.

Qualifications (required)

• High School Diploma or GED from an accredited institution.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience with electrical systems and controls utilized in industrial applications.
• 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.

Exceptional Candidates also have: (preferred)

• Associates or bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline
• 5 years of experience with working knowledge of manufacturing processes and principles.
• 5 years of experience in product and process failure analysis and an understanding of world class manufacturing techniques such as lean manufacturing, FMEA, RCM SPC, TQM, etc.
• 5 years of experience with electrical systems and controls utilized in industrial applications
• Experience in installing, programming, and troubleshooting AC drives, DC drives and AB Logix5000 series Programmable Logic Controllers.
• Strong written and oral communications skills.
• Ability to work with cross-functional teams.
• Proficient problem solving and creative thinking skills.
• Strong maintenance background.
• Familiarity with instrumentation including HART communications.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Gas fired combustion system exposure desired.

About Us

Arconic Corporation is a leading provider of aluminum sheet, plate and extrusions, as well as innovative architectural products, that advance the automotive, aerospace, commercial transportation, industrial and building and construction markets. Building on more than a century of innovation, Arconic helps to transform the way we fly, drive, and build.

We live our core values and commit to delivering sustainable value to our customers, our employees, our communities and our stakeholders.

• Act With Integrity: We lead with respect, honesty, transparency and accountability.
• Safeguard our Future: We protect and improve the health and safety of our employees, communities and environment.
• Grow Stronger Together: We cultivate an inclusive and diverse culture that advocates for equity.
• Earn Customer Loyalty: We build customer partnerships through best-in-class products and service.
• Drive Operational Excellence: We pursue continuous improvement through innovation, agility, people development and collaboration.
• Create Value: We achieve success by generating and growing value for our stakeholders.

United States EEO Statement: Arconic Corporation is an equal opportunity employer. We take action to ensure equal opportunity for all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, Veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics.

About The Team

Tennessee Operations is located 3 hours North of Atlanta, GA; 2.5 hours East of Nashville, TN; and 4 hours West of Charlotte, NC. Arconic’s Tennessee Operations is one of the most modern aluminum fabricating facilities in the world. Our plants produce high-quality molten metal and aluminum sheet and are recognized as a world leader in the business. The facility has been located at the Foothills of the Great Smoky Mountains for 100 years and continues to thrive and grow.