Power Systems Engineer - Plant Operations

Alcoa of Australia Ltd; Newburgh (IN); On-site; USD 85,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Alcoa in Warrick Operations, Newburgh, Indiana, seeks a Power Engineer to support safe, reliable power generation and distribution across low-, medium-, and high-voltage systems. You will work on-site with maintenance, production, and engineering to troubleshoot issues and lead projects end-to-end.

You should have a Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering or Electrical Engineering Technology, experience with HV/LV delivery, and hands-on knowledge of PLCs, HMIs, drives, and switchyard equipment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or Electrical Engineering Technology from an accredited institution.
• Experience with power transmission and distribution systems, including exposure to high-to-low voltage delivery.
• Working knowledge of PLCs, HMIs, AC/DC drives, variable frequency drives, and motor-control systems, with the ability to explain your direct contribution to troubleshooting, design, specification, programming, or commissioning work.
• Ability to lead or meaningfully own electrical engineering projects through completion.
• Safety-first judgment and practical awareness of electrical hazards, risk assessment, isolation and lockout practices, arc-flash controls, PPE, and applicable codes or standards.
• Strong analytical problem solving, self-direction, clear communication, collaboration, and accountability.

Responsibilities

• Support power generation, transmission, and distribution systems across low-, medium-, and high-voltage applications, with a focus on safety, reliability, and operational performance.
• Troubleshoot electrical issues with maintenance and production teams using structured analysis to implement practical solutions.
• Lead electrical projects from concept and design through equipment specification, contractor coordination, commissioning, documentation, and closure.
• Improve electrical system reliability through preventive programs, equipment and process improvements, and sound engineering practices.
• Provide technical support for PLCs, HMIs, AC/DC drives, variable frequency drives, motor-controls, protective and solid-state relays, load-distribution equipment, and switchyard systems.
• Mentor technical staff and collaborate across maintenance, production, engineering, and contracted services while reinforcing electrical safety and environmental compliance.

Skills

Strong analytical problem solving

Self-direction

Clear communication

Collaboration

Accountability

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or Electrical Engineering Technology

Tools

PLCs

HMIs

AC/DC drives

VFDs

Motor-control systems

Protective relays

Switchyard systems

Job description

Alcoa in Warrick Operations, Newburgh, Indiana, seeks a Power Engineer to support safe, reliable power generation and distribution across low-, medium-, and high-voltage systems. You will work on-site with maintenance, production, and engineering to troubleshoot issues and lead projects end-to-end.

You should have a Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering or Electrical Engineering Technology, experience with HV/LV delivery, and hands-on knowledge of PLCs, HMIs, drives, and switchyard equipment.