Electrical Maintenance Engineer
| Company | Alcoa |
|---|---|
| Location | Pittsburgh, PA, USA, Tarentum, PA, USA |
| Salary | $Not Provided – $Not Provided |
| Type | Full-Time |
| Degrees | Bachelor’s |
| Experience Level | Junior, Mid Level |
Requirements
- 4-year degree in Electrical Engineering, Electrical Engineering Technology, or Electro-Mechanical Engineering from an ABET accredited university.
- 2+ years of experience with installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of electrical power distribution equipment.
- Experience using ETAP or similar Power Distribution Analysis Software is a plus.
- Demonstrated working experience with industrial electrical systems.
- Knowledge of electrical, power distribution systems and technologies, and standards/codes.
- Experience with managing contractor relationships, including development scopes of work, obtaining estimates, and verification of work.
- Excellent ability to troubleshoot problems (in some cases hands on), especially under time pressure.
- Ability to work safely around electrical equipment – identifying hazards, determining proper PPE to wear, and following Lock-Tag-Verify procedures.
- Strong organizational and time management skills.
- Able to manage and prioritize multiple projects simultaneously.
- Competency with Microsoft business applications (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project, Oracle).
- Ability to complete arc flash, power analysis studies, and short circuit studies.
- Hands-on experience working with low voltage (600V) equipment in an industrial environment.
- Experience with writing and developing safe work and switching procedures for high voltage power distribution equipment and operation.
Responsibilities
- Manage the safe and successful operation of power systems at (ATC).
- Create proposals for applications of new power distribution equipment in compliance with building code and Alcoa standards.
- Maintain, troubleshoot, and improve existing electrical systems.
- Perform power system load flow analysis using power distribution analysis simulation software.
- Work with cross-disciplinary internal team and external contractors during hands on troubleshooting and project execution activities.
- Evaluate equipment performance and provide input for electrical and reliability improvements.
- Lead completion of high voltage audits activities to ensure compliance with Alcoa policies.
- Uphold Alcoa’s values in all aspects of work to Act with Integrity, Operate with Excellence, Care for People, and Lead with Courage.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience using ETAP or similar Power Distribution Analysis Software is a plus.