Chief Electrical Engineer

Arconic is currently in search of a Chief Electrical Engineer to join our Rolled Products North America (RPNA) Manufacturing, Technology, and Engineering (MTE) Team, based out of Davenport, IA, Lancaster, PA or Alcoa, TN.

In this role, you will

• Lead the Arconic wide Electrical Engineering Network in addition to directly supervising MTE engineers/techs. Including, looking after the succession planning and development of the Electrical Engineering network.
• Own the Corporate Standards with respect to Electrical Systems and Electrical Safety
• Provide foundational expertise on control system related to the metals industry (rolling, coiling, leveling, strip conveyance and other)
• Provide electrical engineering support and leadership to direct and sustain production operation and equipment maintenance for the rolling and finishing facilities within Arconic.
• Support or lead the appropriate problem solving for significant electrical related downtime events.
• Specific expertise and responsibilities:- Variable speed AC and DC Drive systems above 1000hp.
• DC Motor maintenance, overhaul and rebuilding.
• Medium and low voltage power systems in concert with established power engineers.
• Automation equipment, process computers, programmable logic controllers.
• Process networking (OT) and interfacing.
• While is it not required that the candidate be an expert in all areas, they must be proficient in some and interested in learning the others.
• The candidate will be called on to technically manage, and in some cases completely lead, projects of significant business impact or risk.
• Provide on-site support for critical process or equipment problems at all locations.
• Organizational and team building skills are highly valued, as the candidate will be faced with highly charged situations and project definition discussions where widely diverse opinions are present. Candidate must have the ability and consistency to consider differing options and direct the team to consensus, leading the effort as the situation demands.
• Candidate will be involved in process, maintenance, and efficiency efforts using standardized tools of statistical process control, reliability excellence, and data analysis.

Also note

• While this role with have global responsibility, the home location is preferred to be located at our location in Davenport, IA.
• Travel will be required by the successful candidate.