Operator

Alcoa of Australia Ltd; Indiana, Northern (PA, KY); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Alcoa Warrick in Newburgh, Indiana is hiring a Power Plant Operator to manage and operate a range of equipment that generates electricity and steam for the smelting process. The role requires physical stamina and willingness to work rotating shifts, including weekends.

The successful candidate will have a high school diploma or GED with several years of industrial experience and be able to perform demanding work in a dynamic plant environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED with 3 years full-time industrial or power industry experience.
• Ability to perform physically demanding work and shift work including weekends.

Responsibilities

• Operate compressors, pumps, boilers, turbines, and switchyard equipment to produce electricity, potable water, smelting steam, and high temperature water for the smelting plant.
• Maintain and monitor fuel systems and auxiliary equipment to ensure continuous power supply to the smelter.
• Perform routine checks and basic maintenance on plant equipment to support safe and reliable operation.

Skills

Power plant operation

Shift work

Physical stamina

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

## OperatorApply: United States, IN, Newburgh: Full time: Posted Today: End Date: October 14, 2026 (28 days left to apply): Req-39170**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.Job DescriptionOperate compressors, pumps, pulverizers, boilers, turbine generators, switchyard equipment and additional auxiliary equipment to produce electricity, potable water, smelting steam, and high temperature water for consumption in the smelting plant. A Power Plant Operator controls the generation of electricity of electrical power by operating and maintaining fuel systems such as ash, demineralizer and others, to ensure the smelter operation is continuously receiving the necessary electrical power to produce aluminum.Basic Qualifications:Must have a high school diploma or GED with 3 years full-time light to heavy industrial or power industry work experience and ability to perform physically demanding work activities. Must be able to do shift work including weekends.Preferred Qualifications:Ideal candidates should have experience in fuel systems, boilers, turbines, electrostatic, precipitators, condensate systems, feed water systems, high voltage switching, along with monitoring and maintaining the above systems. The Power Plant Operator must also be able to perform the other essential functions of the position.**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 [e-mail]. 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!