Operator

Alcoa of Australia Ltd; Newburgh (IN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Alcoa Warrick in Newburgh, Indiana seeks a Power Plant Operator to manage compressors, pumps, boilers, turbines and related equipment to produce electricity and process steam for the smelting plant.

You will perform shift work including weekends, monitor fuel and water systems, and help ensure continuous power supply and safe operation in a heavy industrial setting.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Operate compressors, pumps, pulverizers, boilers, turbine generators, switchyard equipment to produce electricity, potable water, and steam for the smelting plant.
• Control generation of electricity by operating and maintaining fuel systems to ensure continuous power for the smelter.

Skills

Fuel systems experience

Boilers

Turbines

Electrostatic precipitators

Condensate systems

Feed water systems

High voltage switching

Education

High school diploma or GED

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.

Job Description

Operate 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.

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As an Alcoan you are part of a global team committed to advancing sustainability and delivering excellence and innovation. As a values-based company, we Act with Integrity, Operate with Excellence, Care for People, and Lead with Courage. Join us and become an essential part of our purpose: to turn raw potential into real progress. We treat all people with dignity and we believe in inclusion, diversity and enabling all employees to grow and develop their careers with us, where they can pursue their passions. Discover the possibilities a career with Alcoa can have for you.

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