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Lake Charles, Louisiana · USA job

Electrical Reliability Engineer

Alcoa

Lake Charles, Louisiana

Job description

Overview

In this role you will lead electrical systems work for a world-class manufacturing operation, improving equipment performance and reliability. You will collaborate with engineering and maintenance to tackle system upgrades and critical asset safety, while developing maintenance strategies and documentation. You'll apply your technical expertise to solve complex electrical and control problems and push for sustainable improvements. The position is rooted in a values-led culture focused on safety, efficiency, and continuous improvement.

Compensation / Benefits
  • competitive compensation
  • pay-for-performance variable pay
  • stock-based compensation awards (3-year vesting)
  • HSA with employer contribution
  • 401(k) with 6% match
  • 12 paid holidays
Responsibilities
  • Lead installation, troubleshooting, and maintenance of electrical equipment up to 13.8 kV
  • Diagnose electrical and control-system issues and coordinate tests with other disciplines
  • Support production and maintenance with engineering-based improvements
  • Serve as SME for design reviews and facility modifications
  • Troubleshoot and maintain PLCs, HMIs, drives, motors, and control systems
  • Develop or improve control strategies for process improvements and upgrades
  • Collaborate with vendors to evaluate solutions and technologies
  • Lead preventive maintenance programs and support RC(M) practices
  • Manage asset condition-monitoring programs and predictive maintenance procedures
  • Participate in cross-functional process and equipment improvements
  • Provide technical input for capital investments, shutdowns, and replacements
  • Create technical documentation, SOPs, and training materials
Key requirements
  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related discipline
  • Minimum of two years of industrial electrical engineering, automation, reliability, or manufacturing experience
  • Working knowledge of industrial automation and control systems (PLC, HMIs, VFDs, motor controls)
  • Experience with low- and medium-voltage distribution equipment (switchgear, MCCs, panelboards)
  • Ability to read electrical/control/ fluid schematics; CAD/AutoCAD beneficial
  • Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting of manufacturing equipment
  • Effective communication and collaboration with cross-functional teams
  • strong communication
  • team collaboration
  • problem-solving
  • ladder-logic PLCs
  • HMI interfaces
  • variable-frequency drives

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