Power Engineer

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.

About the Role:

As a Power Engineer at Warrick Operations, you will provide electrical engineering expertise to support safe, reliable, and efficient power generation and distribution.

This role is critical to maintaining and improving the performance of electrical systems that support manufacturing operations.

You will collaborate with production, maintenance, and engineering teams to ensure electrical systems are optimized for safety, reliability, and efficiency.

Key Responsibilities



* Provide engineering support for power generation and distribution systems to meet operational goals.


* Lead and manage electrical projects from concept through commissioning and closure.


* Develop and implement programs to improve electrical system performance and reliability.


* Troubleshoot and resolve electrical issues in coordination with maintenance and production teams.


* Apply root cause analysis and engineering principles to identify and implement long-term solutions.


* Mentor and support technical staff to enhance knowledge of electrical systems and processes.


* Collaborate with cross-functional teams on process improvement initiatives.

Working Conditions



* Primarily on-site at an industrial power generation facility.


* Exposure to high-voltage equipment, rotating machinery, and industrial environments.


* Requires use of personal protective equipment (PPE) and adherence to safety protocols.


* May involve occasional off-hours support during outages or emergencies.

Environmental Responsibilities



* Ensure compliance with environmental regulations related to power generation and electrical systems.


* Support initiatives to reduce energy consumption and improve system efficiency.


* Participate in environmental audits and implement corrective actions as needed.

Safety Responsibilities



* Promote and uphold a strong safety culture in all engineering activities.


* Ensure all electrical systems and projects comply with safety standards and codes.


* Participate in safety reviews, risk assessments, and incident investigations.


* Provide technical input to improve electrical safety practices and training.

What you can bring to the role:

Our values – act with integrity, operate with excellence, care for people, lead with courage – are at the foundation of everything we do.

To be successful in this role and to play a part in our ongoing success we desire the following background:

Minimum Qualifications



* Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or Electrical Engineering Technology from an accredited institution.


* Experience with power distribution systems, including low and medium voltage.


* Proficiency with PLCs, HMIs, AC/DC drives, ...