Improve site power distribution interconnecting substations and primary switchgears/ MV switchgear lineups
Plan/Coordinate plant power outages and yearly preventive maintenance – collaborate with Sithe and National Grid
Maintain plant power distribution drawings
Oversee power distribution upgrades and design modifications, including power studies and updating arc‑flash ratings for switchgears, unit substations, and MCCs. Manage capital improvement projects by developing scopes of work, timelines, and required resources.
Stand by generator preventive maintenance and install transfer switches to streamline plant outages
Maintain electrical components on plant air compressors and air dryers
Update critical spares and electrical components
Coordinate with procurement on material purchases and bid packages
Support manufacturing units with capital projects understanding load studies for future improvements
Complete the equipment location plans, cable tray routing and loading, build and shelter electrical layouts and details
Responsible for instrument and control device selection, sizing, and specification as required for the defined projects
Complete instrument location plans, building and shelter instrument layouts, instrument installation details, and related drawings as required by the defined project
Responsible for specifications process controls systems and detail hardware required for the plant control system including panel layout and design, PLC hardware, Allen Bradley, or Siemens controls
Prepare input/output listing from project documents for detailing the hardware and coordinating with the plant designs including preparation of panels and control stations
Trouble shooting automation control problems and improve system performance in manufacturing environment
Work with contractors on project specification, control plan, system testing and commissioning
Electrical safety program owner
Adhere to and support company quality, environmental, health & safety, and certification standards, including ISO 9001:2015, ISO 14001:2015, ISO 45001:2018, IATF 16949:2016, and ASI Certifications, where applicable.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering
Minimum five years of experience as Electrical Engineer or Control/Systems Engineer
Experience must include developing scope of work using P&ID's, specifications, and project requirements to specify and complete the electrical, instrument, and control systems
Experience with electrical control system programming with PLC brands (i.e. Siemens, Modicon, Allen-Bradley, and Rockwell)
Project experience with HMI products (i.e. WinCC Flexible, RSView and InTouch)
Must also have experience with AC/DC motor drives; electrical AUTOCAD; and electrical and control system commissioning and maintenance in metal industry
Preferred Qualifications
High/medium voltage experience
This role’s salary starts from $107,200 per year. Individual pay will vary based on qualifications, experience, and performance. In addition to base salary, this position includes participation in a short-term incentive plan (Annual Incentive Plan - AIP or Plant Performance incentive - PPI).
Please note that we are unable to provide visa sponsorship for this position. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for current or future sponsorship.
What We Offer
Novelis' benefits say a lot about how we care for each other. Our employees and their families have many different needs. As a result, our benefits offer choices on many levels and are high in quality, driven by the marketplace, and affordable. In addition to core benefits, we provide these unique to the industry benefits:
Family Growth Programs: Paid parental Leave, Adoption Assistance, Fertility Treatment, Childcare Discount and Nursing Mom Support
Employee Assistance Programs: free resources available 24/7 to you and your family in the areas of mental health, family life, and career and financial guidance
Wellness Programs: incentives for wellness activities, wellness spending account, programs for building healthy habits, virtual physical therapy for joint, back, and pelvic health, health management programs and more.
Diabetes Management Program
Pet insurance
Identity Theft Protection
PerkSpot Discount Program
Tuition assistance and career development programs
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Location Profile
Novelis Oswego is located in northern Central New York on the shores of Lake Ontario and employs approximately 1200 people. The Oswego plant produces more than one billion pounds of high-quality aluminum sheet each year serving customers in the automotive beverage can and specialty markets. In addition to its downtown shopping and dining district Oswego and the surrounding areas are renowned for fishing hiking snowmobiling and outdoor recreation across all four seasons. Novelis is committed to supporting the community and fosters strong relationships with non-profit and educational organizations like The Children’s Museum of Oswego Oswego County Opportunities State University of New York College at Oswego and the Pathways in Technology Early College High School among many others.
Novelis recognizes its talented and diverse workforce as a key competitive advantage and provides equal opportunities to all employees and applicants. Novelis recognizes its talented and diverse workforce as a key competitive advantage. Novelis provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants. All terms and conditions of employment at Novelis including recruiting hiring placement promotion termination layoffs recalls transfers leaves of absence compensation and training are without regard to race color religion age sex national origin disability status genetics protected veteran status sexual orientation gender identity or expression or any other characteristic protected by federal provincial or local laws.
Disclaimer
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