Novelis · 6 hours ago
Engineering & Maintenance Leader
Oswego, NY
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expNovelis is one of the world leaders in aluminum recycling and rolling and a leading sustainable aluminum solutions provider. The EMRA Leader will evaluate and recommend new technologies to improve performance and develop methods to support the optimization of facilities processes.
Food and BeverageManufacturingMiningPrecious Metals
Responsibilities
Directs the EMRA Organization in implementing and practicing good safe working practices, through compliance with all federal, state, local and Novelis programs, procedures, and regulations
Ensure that all engineering design efforts meet applicable standards, methods and practices, such as NEC, NFPA, ISO, OSHA, EPA, UL, etc
Support the BBS process by actively facilitating and coaching all of the members of the EMRA Organization to engage in BBS observations
Lead the plants effort on a Novelis EHS Performance Standard
Utilize the facilities internal and corporate resources, along with third parties to develop the engineering knowledge and skills required to continually enhance and optimize the processes performance
Drive improvement activities in support of the plants annual and strategic plans
Provide leadership and guidance to ensure engineering/reliability activities related to PCT improvement activities are supported and funded appropriately, to ensure they are completed in a timely manner, on budget and sustained
Ensure engineering support, expertise and guidance is given to the Reliability Organization to develop an appropriate Facility Reliability Master Plan
Interact with operators, mechanics, electricians, planner, process leaders, shift specialist and reliability leaders on a regular basis to ensure the effectiveness of the PM/PdM system
Ensure reliability is an integral part of all projects and process optimization activities
Assist the engineering/reliability organization in coordinating and performing Root Cause Failure Analysis (RCFA) for all significant failures in the facility
When new projects and/or changes are made to existing assets, involve the reliability organization to help ensure the appropriate training, communication, documentation and PM/PdM’s are available and/or are created
Assess the current assets, relative to its life cycle and capability in achieving the LGVS’s business plan and recommend appropriate equipment changes to achieve and sustain it
Evaluate and recommend changes and/or new technologies, which could differentiate Novelis in the market place through product quality, shorter lead times, cost, reduction in environment footprint and energy consumption, improved safety and health, etc
Develop and implement an annual and five (5) year capital plan, which supports the LGVS’s annual and strategic plans, ensuring the sustainability of the business
Identify and provide for the extended education needs such as workshops, classes, lectures, discussion groups, etc to support the EMRA Department
Provide coaching and mentoring to members of the organization in the area of EMRA Excellence
Review and develop, in conjunction with HR, appropriate succession plans and hiring procedures and practices for the engineering organization, including Job Descriptions
Develop a training program for new personnel coming into the EMRA Organization
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree in Electrical, Controls, Automation or Mechanical Engineering
5 years of experience in the field of engineering in a management or leadership role
Effective organizational skills and ability to work with various levels of the organization
Excellent leadership skills and good interpersonal skills
Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
Proficient in Computer Software – Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Lotus Notes, Microsoft Project
Ability to write specifications and facilitate bids from contractors and suppliers
Excellent understanding of Rolling Theory and associated process fundamentals
Fundamental knowledge of AutoCad, with the ability to make minor changes to drawings
Ability to trouble shoot and perform root-cause-analysis on equipment and process issues, related to rolling and process equipment
Proficient in the fundamentals of reliability such that the position can help establish appropriate PM's and PdM's for process equipment
Understanding of advanced engineering and diagnostic tools such as Finite Element Analysis, vibrations analysis, lubrication analysis, FFT, etc
Excellent ability to manage all types of projects and administer the Capital Expenditure Budget
Fundamental understanding of financial analysis associated with project justifications
Preferred
Master's Degree in Electrical, Controls, Automation or Mechanical Engineering with a P.E. certification
Company
Novelis
Novelis is the leading producer of flat-rolled aluminum products and the world’s largest recycler of aluminum.
10001+ employees
H1B Sponsorship
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2023 (16)
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2021 (14)
2020 (15)
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$2.31BKey Investors
Department for Energy Security & Net Zero
2025-12-23Debt Financing· $800M
2025-08-11Debt Financing· $750M
2025-01-08Debt Financing· $750M
Leadership Team
Steve Fisher
President and Chief Executive Officer
Greg Schlicht
Senior Vice President, Global Beverage Packaging
Recent News
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