Kaiser Aluminum is known around the world for its superior quality. Our secret is what we put into it—innovative thinking, industry-leading reliability, and a world-class commitment to customer service. In short, the same qualities we look for in our people. We are looking for a Plant Engineer to join Kaiser Aluminum in Chandler Arizona.
What you will work on:
- Ensure the Building/Grounds/Equipment are maintained to promote a safe working environment.
- Ensure compliance of all maintenance requirements, facilities requirements, Federal, State, local applicable regulations, OSHA, EPA, Tribal, and City of Chandler are followed.
- Communicate with internal & external personnel on any matter relevant to your job function;
- (Phone, e-mail, in person, by mail; etc.) as long as the communication does not violate
- Kaiser Aluminum’s Code of Conduct.
- Solicit bids from contractors for new projects. Review proposals for completion & compliance with specifications & requirements.
- Monitor construction to ensure all specifications & requirements are met.
- Maintain working relationship with all utility companies e.g. (Gila River Power Authority & San Carlos Irrigation Project on plant power, Southwest Gas & maintenance requirements).
- Submit construction plans & building permit applications to Gila River Indian Community for review & approval. Arrange for permit fee payment after approval.
- Determine technical specifications for new equipment & solicit proposals from suppliers (ensuring conformance to specifications).
- Facilitate plant & equipment improvements (both equipment and process).
- Adhere to Kaiser Aluminum Alexco Plant Business Process Narrative Sox Controls.
- Follow applicable Environmental, Quality, & Safety documents, if not valid notify the appropriate personnel.
- Effectively manage and implement medium to high complexity multi-functional projects.
- Responsible for scheduling, budget management and facilitating of projects through all phases.
- Leverage and manage plant functional resources to successfully deliver project results.
What you will bring to the role:
- Engineering Degree preferred.
- Knowledge of federal, state, & tribal, regulations, laws & other government and corporate compliance programs.
- Must have five plus (5+) years of experience in at least one area of mechanical, electrical, or hydraulic expertise.
- Have strong leadership skills.
- Have strong mechanical & electrical ability including understanding of machine operations & capabilities.
- Excellent leadership and management skills
- Excellent interpersonal skills & works as a team player effectively.
- Competent in problem solving, team building, planning and decision making
- Have an understanding of construction methods & materials.
- Strong effective communication skills, both verbal & written. Be able to work with personnel at all levels of the organization including external personnel (agencies & contractors).
- Able to read & interpret blueprints & related documents.
- Able to work a flexible schedule.
- Provide technical assistance to production and maintenance as needed.
- Microsoft Office Proficiency
No third-party candidate submissions are being accepted at this time for this opening.
About Kaiser Aluminum: Talented people join our team because we are a company passionate about environmental sustainability, employee growth, contributing back to our communities and championing a diverse and inclusive culture. We are strongly committed to expanding inclusion, equity, and diversity – how we hire, develop, and inspire our diverse team members that reflects and relates to the increasingly multicultural community.