Kaiser Aluminum · 4 weeks ago
Plant Engineer
Chandler, AZ
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expKaiser Aluminum is known around the world for its superior quality, and they are seeking a Plant Engineer to join their team in Chandler, Arizona. The role involves ensuring compliance with safety and maintenance regulations, managing budgets, and facilitating plant improvements while maintaining effective communication with internal and external stakeholders.
AerospaceAutomotiveIndustrialManufacturing
Hiring Manager
Peter Ortiz
Responsibilities
Ensure the Building/Grounds/Equipment are maintained to promote a safe working environment
Ensure compliance of all maintenance requirements, facilities requirements, Federal, State, local applicable regulations, OSHA, EPA, Tribal, and City of Chandler are followed
Own and manage capital budget. Track spending against budget
Edit 3.12 Process Expert/SME for plant processes that can provide innovative & problem solving long term solutions
Communicate with internal & external personnel on any matter relevant to your job function; (Phone, e-mail, in person, by mail; etc.) as long as the communication does not violate Kaiser Aluminum’s Code of Conduct
Solicit bids from contractors for new projects. Review proposals for completion & compliance with specifications & requirements
Monitor construction to ensure all specifications & requirements are met
Maintain working relationship with all utility companies e.g. (Gila River Power Authority & San Carlos Irrigation Project on plant power, Southwest Gas & maintenance requirements)
Submit construction plans & building permit applications to Gila River Indian Community for review & approval. Arrange for permit fee payment after approval
Determine technical specifications for new equipment & solicit proposals from suppliers (ensuring conformance to specifications)
Facilitate plant & equipment improvements (both equipment and process)
Adhere to Kaiser Aluminum Alexco Plant Business Process Narrative Sox Controls
Follow applicable Environmental, Quality, & Safety documents, if not valid notify the appropriate personnel
Effectively manage and implement medium to high complexity multi-functional projects
Responsible for scheduling, budget management and facilitating of projects through all phases
Leverage and manage plant functional resources to successfully deliver project results
Qualification
Required
5-10 years on engineering or maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment
Bachelors/Technical degree. Mechanical, Electrical engineering, Industrial
Able to read and interpret electrical, mechanical, and construction blueprints and related documents
Analyze and design capital improvement projects through coordination with multiple departments and plant needs
Knowledge of federal, state, & tribal, regulations, laws & other government and corporate compliance programs
Must have five plus (5+) years of experience in at least one area of mechanical, electrical, or hydraulic expertise
Have strong leadership skills
Have strong mechanical & electrical ability including understanding of machine operations & capabilities
Excellent leadership and management skills
Excellent interpersonal skills & works as a team player effectively
Competent in problem solving, team building, planning and decision making
Have an understanding of construction methods & materials
Strong effective communication skills, both verbal & written. Be able to work with personnel at all levels of the organization including external personnel (agencies & contractors)
Able to read & interpret blueprints & related documents
Able to work a flexible schedule
Provide technical assistance to production and maintenance as needed
Microsoft Office Proficiency
Company
Kaiser Aluminum
Kaiser Aluminum is a leading producer of fabricated aluminum products for aerospace/high strength, general engineering, automotive.
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$1.07B2025-10-27Post Ipo Debt· $500M
2025-10-16Post Ipo Debt· $575M
2006-07-07IPO
Leadership Team
Keith Harvey
President and CEO
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Hugh Barger
Executive Vice President of Sales and Marketing
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