Power System Engineer

Kaiser Aluminum is known around the world for its superior quality. Our secret is what we put into it—innovative thinking, industry-leading reliability, and a world-class commitment to customer service. In short, the same qualities we look for in our people. We are looking for a Power Systems Engineer to join Kaiser Aluminum Warrick Operations in Newburgh, Indiana!

What’s in it for you!

To support our teams and their families beyond the workplace, we provide an outstanding benefits package effective day one of employment!

• Industry leading compensation program.
• 401K options that begin vesting day 1.
• First-rate vacation plan for valuable work-life balance.
• Relocation assistance for new team members.
• Employee resource groups.

The Power System Engineer is a highly visible role within the company, implementing capital and maintenance initiatives that are critical to the long-term success of operation.

What you will be doing:

• Develop and provide clear, concise switching orders for all system changes including direction for establishing electrical safe work zones
• Provide electrical engineering expertise to ensure equipment reliability and system improvement affecting both high and medium voltage applications.
• Monitor plant high voltage power operation, including system line-up, production center requirement, and interface as necessary
• Provide 24/7 failure response in the event of an immediate response system issue (using the help of in-house and contract resources) to return to full productivity in an expedient manner.
• Provide detailed analysis on all high voltage related incidents.
• Lead/support capital budget initiatives for the high voltage power system, prepare funding requests, provide expenditure projections, implement actions, and track execution.
• Develop and implement multi-year maintenance plans.
• Lead/support the design, rebuild, install, and commission of both new and revised equipment including, but not limited to transformers, high voltage switchgear, high voltage transmission line, and metering for specific high voltage equipment.
• Provide support and audit of medium and high voltage safety protocol SPA to ensure compliance.
• Responsible for electrical safety protocol across plant.

What you will need to be successful:

• BS in Electrical Engineering with specific emphasis on high voltage and power distribution systems.
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Employs the use of theoretical and practical methods to achieve improvements or correct identified problems in an organized manner.
• Successful experience using interpersonal communication while leading, managing, and executing electrical projects including design, installation, and commissioning.
• At least 5 years of medium and high voltage maintenance and reliability experience.
• Knowledgeable in Root Cause Problem Solving
• Above Average proficiency using Microsoft Office applications.

About Kaiser Aluminum: Talented people join our team because we are a company passionate about environmental sustainability, employee growth, contributing back to our communities and championing a diverse and inclusive culture. We are strongly committed to expanding inclusion, equity, and diversity – how we hire, develop, and inspire our diverse team members that reflects and relates to the increasingly multicultural community.