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Shape Your WorldAt 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.Shape your world by helping keep the electrical systems behind Warrick Operations safe, reliable, and ready to perform. This role offers broad ownership across power generation and distribution, hands-on problem solving, end-to-end project leadership, and the opportunity to serve as a trusted electrical resource for an industrial operation.About the RoleAs a Power Engineer at Warrick Operations, you will provide electrical engineering expertise that supports safe, reliable, and efficient power generation and distribution for manufacturing operations. Working primarily on-site, you will be a broad technical resource for maintenance, production, engineering partners, and contracted services across low-, medium-, and high-voltage applications. You will balance urgent plant support with long-term reliability improvements and will be expected to take initiative, communicate clear technical recommendations, and follow work through to completion.Key ResponsibilitiesSupport power generation, transmission, and distribution systems across low-, medium-, and high-voltage applications, with a consistent focus on safety, reliability, and operational performance.Troubleshoot electrical issues with maintenance and production teams, using structured analysis and root cause methods to implement practical, sustainable 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.What You BringBachelor'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. For early-career candidates, relevant co-op, internship, military, academic, or project experience may be considered.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. Substantial capstone or co-op project ownership may be considered for early-career candidates.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, including the ability to translate technical recommendations for partners with different levels of electrical knowledge.Preferred QualificationsFive or more years of experience in power generation, utilities, heavy manufacturing, metals, chemicals, pulp and paper, mining, or a comparable industrial electrical environment.Experience with reliability methods, root cause analysis, industrial maintenance, and capital project leadership.Experience with switchyards, substations, protective relays, power-system studies, or complex industrial power distribution.Familiarity with engineering software tools and Microsoft Office applications.Working ConditionsPrimarily on-site at Warrick Power Plant / Warrick Operations, generally Monday through Friday during daytime hours.Industrial power-generation environment that includes high-voltage equipment, rotating machinery, required PPE, and strict safety protocols.Occasional calls or off-hours support may be required during outages or emergencies.What's on OfferCompetitive compensation packages, including pay-for-performance variable pay as well as recognition and rewards programsFlexible spending accounts and generous employer contribution to the HSA401(k), employer match up to 6%, additional employer retirement income contribution (no vesting period), and a nonqualified deferred compensation planHoliday Pay: 10 holidays and one flexible holiday of your choice.Alcoa has been chosen as one of America's Greatest Workplaces 2023 by Newsweek#LI-EH1About the LocationAlcoa “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 gssrecruiting@alcoa.com.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!Your work. Your world. Shape them for the better. #J-18808-Ljbffr