Operations Technician - Finishing WWT/Process

Position Overview

Novelis is one of the world leaders in aluminum recycling and rolling and a leading sustainable aluminum solutions provider. Driven by our purpose of shaping a sustainable world together, we work alongside our customers to provide innovative solutions to the aerospace, automotive, beverage packaging and specialty markets. Headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, Novelis has approximately 13,000 employees in 32 operating facilities on 4 continents.

Responsibilities & Qualifications

Novelis – Guthrie, KY we are seeking a WWT/Process Operations Technician with a desire to combine their skills with our capabilities to contribute to our continued success!

 

Normal Work Schedule

While shift schedules will vary, Operations Technicians on-shift will work rotating 12-hour shifts throughout the month and paid overtime will be required when needed.

 

Responsibilities:

 

· Complete work in a safe, timely and professional manner.

· Recognize and mitigate safety risk in all aspects of job and communicate effectively to others about risk and exposures.

· Monitor instrumentation and control devices.

· Make product and process decisions based on graphical and statistical analysis.

· Practice good housekeeping.

· Work on assigned preventative maintenance tasks.

· Learn and grow in a team environment.

· Use email to communicate effectively across departments and locations.

· Give and receive feedback openly, honestly, and respectfully.

· Comprehensive knowledge of all Wastewater/Process processes (reasons for chemical additions, regenerations, ROs, etc.)

· Ability to troubleshoot abnormal upset conditions.

· Develop projects to improve process efficiency and effectiveness.

· Communicate issues to EHS, operations, engineering, process, and maintenance teams.

· Implement and verify proper EH&S conditions for the Wastewater/Process.

· Implement and validate preventative maintenance systems for the wastewater systems and process.

· Responsible for day-to-day operations (RO CIP, Clean filter press, etc.)

· Check in with on shift operators during production for issues and concerns.

· Develop and validate sampling strategies for wastewater processes.

· Understand auxiliary systems that are impacted and impact wastewater processes (Chem section, Quench, City, etc.)

· Maintain chemical laboratory equipment.

· Be responsible for the maintenance of the area:

o Perform basic mechanical maintenance duties such as pumps rebuild, piping repairs (no welding required), valve repairs/replacement, gasket replacements, pump skids cleaning, heat exchangers and filters cleaning.

o Perform PM plans such as lubrications, inspections, and cleaning.

o Support the Maintenance Team for extended breakdowns or troubleshooting.

o Some of these tasks will require operating overhead maintenance crane applying rigging fundamentals.

· Submit work notifications as needed.

· Ability to do jar testing and troubleshoot/ drive resolutions from the results.

· Tote inventory management and communication with process team of levels.

· Ability to view IBA and understand operational indicators.

 

 

Qualifications:

 

· Completed High School or have a GED. Associate degree in a technical field preferred.

· Have a proven foundation and value for safety. Our priority is ensuring all our employees get home safe every day.

· Have a minimum four years of work history/experience (Wastewater Systems preferred)

· Have the ability and desire to work in and participate in a team environment.

· Can demonstrate critical thinking and problem-solving skills.

· Have good written and verbal communication skills.

· Have working knowledge of software applications, email, etc.

 

Functional Capacity Requirements:

 

· Working in heat >80° and cold < 60°

· Lifting to 50 lbs. occasionally.

· Climbing stairs and ladders.

· Bending, twisting, kneeling, sometimes in close quarters.

· Flexibility to work 12-hours shifts in a 24/7 environment.

· Must meet minimum requirements for overhead crane/mobile equipment operation including annual physical and vision exams.

 

Location:

 

Nestled in the beautiful rolling hills of Southwestern Kentucky, Guthrie resides along the Tennessee border. From stagecoaches to railroads, Guthrie has played an important part in transportation from the 1820’s through today because of its central location to major cities. The city of Guthrie says it’s “a place where friends are always welcome. A place in this beautiful Commonwealth we are proud to call home.” Novelis is proud to call Guthrie part of the family. This