Novelis · 7 hours ago
Electrical Engineer, Pusher Furnace
Bay Minette, AL
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
3+ years expNovelis is a leading sustainable aluminum solutions provider focused on recycling and rolling. They are seeking an Electrical Engineer for their Bay Minette facility, responsible for electrical engineering support, ensuring safety, quality, and budget objectives while improving automated systems and methods.
Food and BeverageManufacturingMiningPrecious Metals
Responsibilities
Embrace the Novelis Safety Principles to build a zero-injury culture and the Novelis cultural beliefs of Be Open, Build Trust, Say Anything and Be Authentic
Be a valued partner in the plant effort on Safe Work Practices and optimal design for EHS
Participate in discussions on equipment design, detailed engineering with the Mill OEMs and third parties
Work with team members on the Electrical build, commissioning, and acceptance tests of a new highly sophisticated Hot Mill in this facility
Communicate regularly with project team members to provide status updates as needed or to scope projects, and meet assigned project commitment and timelines
Elaborate scope of project, analyze technical and commercial offer and submit purchase requests for approval
Partner in operational readiness of the plant production commissioning (elaborate and deliver training, elaborate maintenance plans, FMEA, fine tune the equipment and process for optimal performance)
Implement the Key Performance Indicators (Uptime, MTTR, MTBF, PM Completion, etc.) for Electrical reliability and communicate Electrical Reliability Dashboard monthly
Participate in the Electrical preventive/predictive maintenance program in a systematic, professional manner coordinating all efforts with operations, engineering and the Electrical team, to ensure the program is properly approved and endorsed
Provide administration, control and analysis of all data, records and equipment histories to continually review and refine PM/PdM frequencies
Coordinate and provide appropriate Electrical training on PM/PdM techniques for selected Electrical personnel on appropriate topics
Lead and coach Root Cause Failure Analysis (RCFA) for all electrical significant failures in the facility
Analyze and identify areas of potential advancements in the processes, equipment, and facilities to achieve increased profitability through reduced costs, increased efficiency, improved quality, increase production output and optimized equipment uptime
Perform Failure Mode Effects Analysis (FMEA) and Reliability Centered Maintenance (RCM) as specified by the Reliability Master Plan for the facility
Work closely with the Automation, Reliability & Engineering Managers, develop conceptual and functional requirements for short- and long-term process and equipment development (facility planning) consistent with the business plan
Work together with maintenance technicians and engineers as needed- to resolve and prevent maintenance and engineering problems and to develop training programs on processes and equipment for the maintenance staffs
Establish and maintain relationships with suppliers and other technical resources inside and outside of the Site and Company
Provide guidance in resolution of mill conditions in cases of production upset. This can involve providing direction/mentorship remotely and/or onsite
Provide engineering expertise to project work and selection of replacement or new equipment to help ensure consistency and standardization of components and ease of maintenance
Review Site equipment and technology for robustness, reliability and obsolescence. Develop plans for modifications and/or upgrades where needed
Influence regional and/or global decision-making by preparing and communicating technical information to senior management on matters with significant business impact, such as regional/multi-site capital expenditures or regional process/product improvements
Qualification
Required
Bachelor or Master of Science degree in Electrical Engineering
Minimum three years of progressive experience
Work experience in the field of factory electrical engineering
Knowledge of electric motor and drive systems
Experience with design and program logic for PLCs and HMIs (Siemens preferred)
Methodical equipment problem-solving
Project management skills
Result oriented and decision-making capabilities
Leadership skills; ability to advise, lead and develop other personnel to accomplish personal, plant and corporate objectives
Excellent communication (oral and written) skills; ability to connect with all levels in the organization
Ability to take initiative and develop a pro-active relationship with employees through follow-up, understanding their needs and encouraging a collaborative relationship
Ability to travel up to 20% (North America and Internationally)
Support and improve a culture based on accountability, continuous improvement and results
Preferred
Steel or Aluminum Rolling process experience
Solid understanding of rolling mill basic controls such as thickness, tension, and profile controls as well dynamics involved in mill stand rolling mechanics
Basic knowledge of hydraulic systems
Previous experience on large capital project
Proficiency in Historian (iba/PDA systems)
Basic understanding of capabilities for controls and servo systems and an understanding of maintenance procedures and principles of equipment reliability
Experience with synchronous and induction motors, MV and LV inverters and Siemens TIA portal (PLC 1500 series)
Experience in trouble shooting Electrical systems including pneumatics, tooling issues, measurement feedback systems, and basic design robustness
Experience working in a global company interacting with other plants, sharing and incorporating best practices
CMRP certification will be considered a plus
Benefits
Medical, dental and vision insurance
Health savings accounts – Company Funded Health Savings Account (HSA) and Health Reimbursement Account (HRA)
Company-paid basic life insurance and Additional voluntary life coverage
Paid vacation and competitive personal time off
401(k) savings plan with company match
Retirement savings plans – medical and prescription drug coverage through private exchange
Employee assistance programs – available 24/7 to you and your family
Wellness and Work Life Support - career development and educational assistance
Company
Novelis
Novelis is the leading producer of flat-rolled aluminum products and the world’s largest recycler of aluminum.
10001+ employees
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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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