Electrical Engineer

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

Position Overview

The Engineering Maintenance Reliability and Automation department, located in Ashville, Ohio, is seeking a versatile Electrical Engineer. The purpose of the role is to optimize the safety, operation and reliability of automation and control systems within Ashville Novelis, by driving standardization and implementation of best processes, identifying and realizing process technology improvements, and improving operational knowledge through well detailed procedures and corresponding training curriculum.

Responsibilities:

• Actively participate in maintaining a zero-incident safety culture.
• Live and foster the Novelis cultural values, Safety, Customer centricity, Environmental footprint, Operational Excellence and People.
• Technical Reference and “gate keeper” for all major automation and control systems changes in North America.
• Develop and maintain a capability and opportunity matrix for the major automation and control systems relative to safety, quality, reliability, production and reliability.
• Apply lean manufacturing techniques.
• Evaluate, select and apply standard engineering techniques, procedures and criteria in making adaptations and modifications to equipment.
• Develop standards and specifications for future asset additions and modifications.
• Draft and submit budget proposals and recommend subsequent budget changes when vital.
• Work with electrical and automation engineers in developing and implementing the preventive maintenance programs for controls and associated equipment
• Analyze and diagnose root causes of problems and failures recommending and providing solutions to increase uptime.
• Assist and lead maintenance in diagnosing equipment problems and recommend methods to prevent reoccurrence of these issues to improve reliability and reduce maintenance costs.
• Assist with continuous improvement events, where needed, applying Novelis tools such as: World Class Manufacturing (WCM), Novelis Operating System (NOS), Root Cause Failure Analysis (RCFA) and Novelis Process Control (NPC).
• Take initiative in continuous learning and development through internal and external resources.
• Identify, develop and conduct training relevant to the equipment, systems and processes in the maintenance department.
• Maintain compliance with all company and governmental regulations.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Electrical Engineering Technology, Automation or Application Engineering.
• Demonstrated experience in electrical industrial maintenance.
• 5 - 10+ years of experience with automation and controls systems.
• Demonstrated experience in PLC System Automation.
• Demonstrated experience with both AC and DC drive systems
• Ability to think and act strategically.
• Excellent social skills; ability to communicate with all levels in the organization.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, interpersonal skills and organization skills required.
• Experience with Microsoft Office programs.
• Proven ability to lead technical team.
• Ability to multitask and perform under deadline pressures.
• Possesses strong sense of urgency demonstrating the ability to react to situations quickly and effectively.
• Great teammate with the ability to work collaboratively across all functions and departments.
• Ability to prepare and/or modify electrical drawings, specifications, calculations, charts, and graphs.
• Experience providing technical training to personnel regarding electrical systems and functions.
• Ability to perform CAD with AutoCAD software.
• Proficient in Structured Corrective Action Process: 8D, Ladder Logic programming, I/O management and trouble shooting
• Ability to travel to various Novelis operating sites and vendor locations

Preferred Qualifications:

• Lean manufacturing experience
• Aluminum industry experience
• Combustion and Electrical Power systems knowledge

What We Offer:

Novelis' benefits say a lot about how we care for each other. Our employees and their families have many different needs. As a result, our benefits offer choices on many levels and are high in quality, d