Power Systems Analyst and Controller - Alcoa USA Group

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.

This is your opportunity to help share the future of sustainability with world-changing innovations and low-carbon technologies. Become a valued part of the team that’s shaping the future of aluminum, revolutionizing the way the world lives, builds, moves and flies. Be part of it and shape your world.

About the role:

In this role, you will be accountable for overseeing and controlling the safe and efficient operation of the power systems for both Alcoa and other external entities. This role will also oversee the Potable Water Systems and various Power Equipment Maintenance contracts and responsibilities for Alcoa Corp and Arconic. You will play a key role in efforts to improve reliability and maintenance of various plant power equipment. This will also act as backup to the Power System Group Leader for vacations, training, sick leave etc, as well as provide Safety Leadership to entire plant around High Voltage Systems. Coordinate Special Safety Initiatives as required for High Voltage Maintenance.

• Provide direction and support to assure Power System Equipment and Operations maintains a 99% reliability. 
• Provide first contact for Power Metering confirmations with the New York Power Authority, nominations for contract and above contract energy usage.
• Provide assistance to the Power Manager for Power Metering and Billing Contract Assistance.
• Update the Massena Smelting Forecast file with accurate power bill data (mid-month and end of month).
• Supply accurate Power Reduction bids to Third Party for participation in the NYISO DSASP & SCR programs.
• Provide support, training and administration of all personnel on the “on-call” list to meet corporate mandates to minimize potline power interruptions and respond to Power Operational Alarms.
• Monitor SCADA system and be first contact for any issues.

What you can bring to the role:

• A minimum of an associates degree or relevant experience is required.
• Incumbent must be organized and detailed with ability to communicate with individuals at all levels, both internally and externally, as well as be able to multi-task.
• Ability to organize procedures for adherence to corporate and local mandated safety regulations, for all Plant Employees and Contract Personnel.
• An electrical background is preferred.

What we offer:

• Competitive compensation packages, including pay-for performance variable pay, recognition and rewards programs, and stock-based compensation awards (3-year vesting schedule).
• Flexible spending accounts and generous employer contribution to the HAS.
• 401(k), employer match up to 6%, additional employer retirement income contribution (no vesting period), and a nonqualified deferred compensation plan.
• 10 paid holidays.
• 4 hours of Paid annual volunteer hours.
• Alcoa has been chosen as one of America’s Greatest Workplaces 2023 by Newsweek.

Base salary: $72,000- $105,000*

*Actual salaries will vary and will be based on a range of factors, such as candidate qualifications, skills and competencies. The base salary is only one key component of our total rewards for employees.

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About the Location

Our Massena facility in New York State, established in 1902, is home to the longest continuously operating smelter in the world. Located on the St. Lawrence River, Massena, NY is the center for commercial, industrial, and manufacturing success in St. Lawrence County. Massena’s caring sense of community, affordable cost of living, and extremely low-cost locally supplied energy, coupled with four public and private universities nearby, make Massena a great place to call home. And within a two hour drive (or less) are cosmopolitan and historic Montreal and Ottawa, Canada to the north, and to the south are the tall, beautiful views of Adirondacks and within it is Lake Placid The Olympic Village.

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. 

Application close date is: 4 November 2024, however Alcoa reserves the right to change this date at its discretion.