Kaiser Aluminum is known around the world for its superior quality. Our secret is what we put into it—innovative thinking, industry-leading reliability, and a world-class commitment to customer service. In short, the same qualities we look for in our people. We are looking for an Electrical Engineer to join Kaiser Aluminum Warrick Operations in Newburgh, Indiana!
The incumbent will be a tenured professional with a high level of experience. The individual selected will provide electrical engineering services to the Rolling Mill. You will have the opportunity to be a part of our Hot Mill Area team! You will provide engineering services to our Continuous Mill and Flying Shear, safely meet Warrick Operations' business plan by providing support to production, maintenance, and engineering. This position is a critical interface in the efficiency, output, and quality of our processes and will be responsible for electrical systems safely integrated with manufacturing, along with upgrades of existing equipment.
What’s in it for you!
To support our teams and their families beyond the workplace, we provide an outstanding benefits package effective day one of employment!
- Industry leading compensation program.
- 401K options that begin vesting day 1.
- First-rate vacation plan for valuable work-life balance.
- Relocation assistance for new team members.
- Employee resource groups.
What you'll do:
- Providing process improvements to safely meet Warrick Operations' business plan.
- Creating and developing PLC and other control system programs that will support process improvements and new electrical systems.
- Coordinating all phases of assigned area electrical engineering projects from concept, scope development, written specifications, bid solicitations, design, manufacturing, equipment commissioning, and project closure.
- Assisting production and maintenance with equipment and process issues.
- Functioning as a problem solver, applying theory and experience to develop process improvements and correctly identifying problems by submitting sound recommendations for long-term improvements of equipment and processes.
- Leading and participating in process improvements with multi-discipline technical staff, maintenance and production.
- Mentoring operating and craft personnel to increase their knowledge of equipment and process.
What you'll need to succeed:
- 1 - 8 years of process engineering experience required or equivalent industrial experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or Electrical Engineering Technology from an accredited institution.
- Experience with PLC's, HMI's, AC/DC drives & motors, low & medium power distribution
- Experience in leading, managing, and executing electrical projects
- Strong PC skills, including Windows, Word, and Excel
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience in Root Cause Problem Solving
- Experience leading capital projects preferred
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Strong organizational and problem-solving skills
About Kaiser Aluminum Warrick: Talented people join our team because we are a company passionate about environmental sustainability, employee growth, contributing back to our communities and championing a diverse and inclusive culture. We are strongly committed to expanding inclusion, equity, and diversity – how we hire, develop, and inspire our diverse team members that reflects and relates to the increasingly multicultural community.
Kaiser Aluminum encourages applications from women, people of diverse backgrounds and those with different skills and life experiences. Kaiser is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer.