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 Controls Engineer to join Kaiser Aluminum in Chandler, Arizona. Requisition 1394 can be found at www.kaiseraluminum.com/careers.
The Manufacturing Plant Engineer is responsible for maintaining, improving, and optimizing plant equipment and processes with a strong focus on electrical systems, automation, and PLC-based controls. This role provides technical leadership for troubleshooting, system upgrades, preventive maintenance, and continuous improvement initiatives to ensure safe, reliable, and efficient manufacturing operations.
What You Will Work On
• Ensure the Building and 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. • Own and manage capital budget. Track spending against budget. • 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 Aluminums 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 Chandler Business Process Narrative Sox Controls. • Follow applicable Environmental Quality & Safety documents. • 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.