Novelis · 19 hours ago
Utilities Engineer
Bay Minette, AL
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 Process Utilities Engineer will be responsible for the operation, optimization, and maintenance oversight of utility systems supporting aluminum coil production, ensuring reliability, energy efficiency, and compliance with regulations.
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Responsibilities
Adopt 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!
Oversee daily performance and reliability of utility systems (e.g., power, air, water) using SCADA, DCS, and Process Data Historians
Provide technical support to ensure systems are operating efficiently and processes are properly tuned by leveraging expertise in process automation, control and instrumentation
Collaborate with the lab to validate process performance and resolve process related issues
Identify and implement energy efficiency and cost-saving initiatives
Lead or support capital projects, including scope definition, budgeting, and execution
Specify and procure equipment such as pumps, compressors, heat exchangers, and other utility support equipment
Develop preventive and predictive maintenance strategies in collaboration with reliability and maintenance teams
Support asset criticality analysis and root cause failure analysis (RCFA) for repeated issues
Ensure all systems align with environmental permits (air, water, waste) and PSM / RMP regulations
Support process hazard analyses (PHA), management of change (MOC), and mechanical integrity inspections
Create and maintain SOPs, P&IDs, and O&M manuals
Train operators and technicians on system operation and safety procedures
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or Process Engineering
5+ years in industrial utilities process or water and wastewater treatment systems, preferably in aluminum, steel, pulp and paper, petrochemical, oil & gas, chemical manufacturing, or power generation industries
Strong understanding of treatment processes, including hydraulics, chemistry, biology, and polymers, and their integration into equipment operation
Preferred
PE license, Energy Manager (CEM), or similar proficiency in AutoCAD, Microsoft Office, PI System, CMMS (e.g., SAP PM), and project scheduling tools
Technical Competencies in thermodynamics and heat transfer, furnace system, heat exchanger, and energy balance
Advanced experience with Fluid Mechanics, Pumping Systems, and Electrical Distribution systems
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
H1B Sponsorship
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2024 (30)
2023 (16)
2022 (40)
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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