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Alcoa is seeking an early-career technical professional who is curious, organized, and motivated to ... Chemistry, Biology, Engineering, or a related technical field provides the foundation for this work ...
Health and Safety Technician
Newburgh, IN · On-site
Alcoa is seeking an early-career technical professional who is curious, organized, and motivated to ... Chemistry, Biology, Engineering, or a related technical field provides the foundation for this work ...
Health and Safety Technician
Newburgh, IN · On-site
Alcoa is seeking an early-career technical professional who is curious, organized, and motivated to ... Chemistry, Biology, Engineering, or a related technical field provides the foundation for this work ...
Alcoa Jobs Information
Do workers at Alcoa get paid breaks?
Yes. Most people get paid breaks.
92% of people say they get paid breaks.
Based on data from 13 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and July 2026.
92% of people say they get paid breaks.
Based on data from 13 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and July 2026.
Does Alcoa pay people when they’re sick?
Sometimes. Only some people get paid when they’re sick.
67% of people say they wouldn’t get paid if they were sick but scheduled to work.
Based on data from 15 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and July 2026.
67% of people say they wouldn’t get paid if they were sick but scheduled to work.
Based on data from 15 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and July 2026.
At Alcoa, are sick days and vacation days separate paid time off?
Sick days and vacation days are separate paid time off.
71% of people say they don’t have to use vacation days when they’re out sick.
Based on data from 7 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2025 and July 2026.
71% of people say they don’t have to use vacation days when they’re out sick.
Based on data from 7 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2025 and July 2026.
Is the health insurance from Alcoa affordable enough for their workers?
Most people say the health insurance costs are okay.
100% of people say the health insurance costs are okay
Based on data from 10 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2025 and July 2026.
100% of people say the health insurance costs are okay
Based on data from 10 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2025 and July 2026.
Do people get paid time off at Alcoa?
Most people get paid time off work.
89% of people say they get paid time off.
Based on data from 9 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2025 and July 2026.
89% of people say they get paid time off.
Based on data from 9 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2025 and July 2026.
Do workers at Alcoa worry about hours?
Most people don’t worry about getting enough hours.
70% of people report they don’t worry about getting enough hours.
Based on data from 10 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and March 2026.
70% of people report they don’t worry about getting enough hours.
Based on data from 10 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and March 2026.
Do Alcoa workers get to choose the shifts they work?
Some people don’t get to choose which shifts they work.
60% report that they don’t have enough control over which shifts they work.
Based on data from 10 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and September 2025.
60% report that they don’t have enough control over which shifts they work.
Based on data from 10 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and September 2025.
How easy is it for Alcoa workers to change shifts?
Some people find it hard to change shifts.
50% of people report that it’s hard to change shifts if they need to.
Based on data from 8 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and September 2025.
50% of people report that it’s hard to change shifts if they need to.
Based on data from 8 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and September 2025.
How easy is it to get time off at Alcoa?
Most people find it easy to get time off.
94% of people report it’s easy to get time off.
Based on data from 16 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and July 2026.
94% of people report it’s easy to get time off.
Based on data from 16 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and July 2026.
Do Alcoa managers change schedules at the last minute?
Most managers don’t change people’s schedules at the last minute.
91% of people say their manager doesn’t change their shift schedule at the last minute.
Based on data from 11 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and March 2026.
91% of people say their manager doesn’t change their shift schedule at the last minute.
Based on data from 11 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and March 2026.
Do jobs at Alcoa spill into time workers aren’t paid for?
Rarely. The job doesn't usually spill into unpaid time.
18% of people report that their job takes up time that they don’t get paid for.
Based on data from 11 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and March 2026.
18% of people report that their job takes up time that they don’t get paid for.
Based on data from 11 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and March 2026.
How easy is it to take sick days at Alcoa?
Most people find it easy to take sick days.
75% of people report that it’s easy to take time off if they are sick.
Based on data from 16 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and July 2026.
75% of people report that it’s easy to take time off if they are sick.
Based on data from 16 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and July 2026.
Is working at Alcoa good if you’re a parent or caregiver?
Most parents and caregivers say this is a good place to work.
100% of people who care for a child or other relative report this is a good place to work.
Based on data from 6 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between February 2025 and July 2026.
100% of people who care for a child or other relative report this is a good place to work.
Based on data from 6 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between February 2025 and July 2026.
Do people at Alcoa feel treated with respect by their managers?
Some people don’t feel treated with respect by their managers.
60% of people say they’re not treated with respect by their managers.
Based on data from 15 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and July 2026.
60% of people say they’re not treated with respect by their managers.
Based on data from 15 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and July 2026.
Do people at Alcoa get to take their breaks without interruption?
Most people get breaks without interruption.
81% of people report that they get to take their breaks without interruption.
Based on data from 16 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and July 2026.
81% of people report that they get to take their breaks without interruption.
Based on data from 16 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and July 2026.
Is it stressful to work at Alcoa?
Most people feel stressed here.
69% of people say they often feel stressed at work.
Based on data from 16 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and July 2026.
69% of people say they often feel stressed at work.
Based on data from 16 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and July 2026.
Do people at Alcoa enjoy their jobs?
Only some people enjoy their job.
42% of people report they don’t enjoy their job.
Based on data from 12 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and March 2026.
42% of people report they don’t enjoy their job.
Based on data from 12 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and March 2026.
Do people at Alcoa recommend working with their team?
Only some people recommend working with their team.
50% of people report that they wouldn’t recommend working with their immediate team to a friend.
Based on data from 16 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and July 2026.
50% of people report that they wouldn’t recommend working with their immediate team to a friend.
Based on data from 16 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and July 2026.
Do people get enough training when they start at Alcoa?
Some people didn’t get enough training when they started.
40% of people report they didn’t get enough training when they started working here.
Based on data from 15 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and July 2026.
40% of people report they didn’t get enough training when they started working here.
Based on data from 15 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and July 2026.
Do people get support to advance at Alcoa?
Only some people are given support to advance their career here.
In the last year, 67% of people report not being given support to advance their career here.
Based on data from 15 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and July 2026.
In the last year, 67% of people report not being given support to advance their career here.
Based on data from 15 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and July 2026.
Do people think Alcoa’s headquarters understands what’s happening where they work?
Most people think headquarters doesn’t understand what’s happening where they work.
94% of people think that this employer’s headquarters or owners don’t have a good understanding of what’s really happening where they work.
Based on data from 16 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and July 2026.
94% of people think that this employer’s headquarters or owners don’t have a good understanding of what’s really happening where they work.
Based on data from 16 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and July 2026.
Do workers feel well informed about how Alcoa is doing?
Only some people feel well informed about how the company is doing.
60% of people feel that they aren’t kept well informed about how the company is doing as a whole.
Based on data from 15 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and July 2026.
60% of people feel that they aren’t kept well informed about how the company is doing as a whole.
Based on data from 15 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and July 2026.
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Health and Safety Technician
Newburgh, IN
Alcoa •
Manufacturing • 10K+ employees10,000+ employees
Full-time
Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO
Posted 14 days ago
Alcoa rating
8.0
Based on 16 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz
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.
Shape your career through a hands-on entry point into Industrial Hygiene and occupational Health & Safety. Alcoa is seeking an early-career technical professional who is curious, organized, and motivated to build practical experience in field sampling, equipment management, data, compliance, and cross-functional coordination.
About the Role
In this role, you will support occupational health and safety programs with a primary focus on Industrial Hygiene. Reporting directly to the Senior Industrial Hygienist, you will partner with Industrial Hygiene, Safety, Medical, supervisors, employees, laboratories, and other site stakeholders to identify, evaluate, document, and help control workplace hazards. Your work will combine field sampling, equipment preparation and calibration, data and records management, compliance support, project coordination, and local driving to ship samples. You will begin with structured training and progress toward independently managing assigned work with appropriate escalation.
LEVEL
Entry level, 0 to 2 years
PRIMARY FOCUS
Industrial Hygiene
TEAM
Health & Safety team
WORK SETTING
On-site plant and field work
REPORTS TO
Senior Industrial Hygienist
LOCATION
Warrick Operations
Key Responsibilities
Support exposure monitoring and hazard evaluation. Conduct or assist with workplace exposure monitoring, industrial hygiene surveys, health hazard assessments, inspections, audits, and program evaluations to support employee health protection and exposure-reduction efforts.
Prepare and manage sampling resources. Set up, maintain, calibrate, and track industrial hygiene equipment and supplies so field activities are completed accurately and reliably.
Collect and coordinate samples. Gather and document samples, maintain appropriate records, coordinate laboratory analysis, and drive samples to local shipping or laboratory locations as needed.
Maintain accurate data and documentation. Enter, organize, check, and interpret monitoring data; maintain databases, metrics, training records, reports, and other program documents with attention to data integrity and follow-through.
Support safety and compliance programs. Assist with site safety programs, contractor safety activities, regulatory compliance work, corrective-action tracking, and continuous-improvement projects.
Coordinate across the site. Plan and communicate field activities with Industrial Hygiene, Safety, Medical, supervisors, employees, laboratories, and other partners while taking accountability for assigned work and escalating concerns appropriately.
What You Bring
Relevant technical education. An associate's or bachelor's degree in Industrial Hygiene, Occupational Health and Safety, Environmental Health, Chemistry, Biology, Engineering, or a related technical field provides the foundation for this work.
Entry-level experience and intentional interest. Up to two years of experience in Industrial Hygiene, Occupational Health, EHS, Environmental Health, laboratory, safety, or a closely related setting. Relevant internships, co-ops, coursework, and projects may count.
Safety-minded readiness for field work. Willingness and ability to work in a large industrial plant environment and participate in field sampling, inspections, equipment handling, and detailed documentation.
Data and Microsoft Office skills. Working proficiency in Excel, Word, and PowerPoint, including basic comfort organizing, checking, and interpreting numeric information and records. Excel is especially important for Industrial Hygiene data.
Organized and collaborative work style. Dependability, careful follow-through, clear communication, and the ability to prioritize multiple assignments, learn technical concepts quickly, and work effectively across functions.
Valid driver's license. Ability to perform local driving associated with shipping samples or transporting equipment.
How You Will Succeed
Learn and apply safe work practices. Build knowledge of site procedures, sampling methods, equipment handling, documentation standards, and key stakeholders.
Deliver accurate, reliable work. Prepare equipment and records correctly, complete routine assignments and data entry on time, and ask for help at the right time.
Grow in independence and impact. Identify inconsistencies or hazards, contribute to compliance and continuous improvement, and demonstrate readiness for broader responsibility.
Career Development
This role provides practical exposure to Industrial Hygiene, Safety, Medical, laboratory coordination, compliance activities, and continuous improvement. Long-term development may follow a Safety or Industrial Hygiene track based on performance, qualifications, interests, company needs, and role availability.
What's On Offer
Competitive compensation packages, including pay-for-performance variable pay, recognition and rewards programs.
401(k), employer match up to 6%, additional employer retirement income contribution (no vesting period)
Healthcare benefits: medical, Rx, dental, vision, flexible spending account, health savings account (generous employer contribution), life and accident insurance
Work-life balance programs: flexible work scheduling, hybrid/remote working
Paid time off: 15 vacation days prorated in the 1st year based on hire date, 10 holidays including 1 flexible holiday of your choice, 7 illness days, Care for Family leave up to 40 days, up to 5 bereavement days, maximum of 30 jury duty days, and up to 10 days annual training for military leave
*This benefit information applies to US based applicants only. Alcoa reserves the right to change plans at its discretion.
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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.
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.
About Alcoa
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Alcoa is a global industry leader in the production of bauxite, alumina and aluminum, a position enhanced by a portfolio of value-added cast products and select energy assets. Since developing the aluminum industry more than 135 years ago, Alcoa has built a legacy of breakthrough innovations and best practices that have led to efficiency, safety, sustainability and stronger communities wherever we operate.
Industry
Manufacturing
Company size
10,000+ Employees
Headquarters location
Pittsburgh, PA, US
Year founded
1888