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Position: Electrical Technical Specialist
Job ID: 3278442
Employment Type: Full-Time
Location: Alcoa, Tennessee, United States
Relocation Assistance Available: Yes
Industry: Manufacturing & Production
Job Category: Engineering - Electrical

About the Client

Our award-winning client, renowned for its innovative and sustainable manufacturing solutions, is seeking an Electrical Technical Specialist to join their Tennessee Operations in Alcoa. This pivotal role focuses on providing technical troubleshooting support to maintenance and operations teams, restoring product flow, and advancing technical expertise across the facility. Recognized for its industry leadership and employee-focused development programs, this organization has consistently earned accolades for manufacturing excellence and technological innovation.

Key Responsibilities

• Process Design & Improvement: Support and lead design initiatives to enhance manufacturing processes.
• Hands-On Technical Support: Provide direct troubleshooting assistance to craft employees to restore product flow efficiently.
• System Enhancements: Address recurring design, equipment, and process issues by implementing lasting system improvements.
• Maintenance Collaboration: Partner with maintenance teams for outage planning, major repairs, and responding to 24/7 on-call troubleshooting.
• Capital Projects: Develop and oversee small capital projects and support large-scale repairs and process engineering efforts.
• Team Collaboration: Work closely with manufacturing teams to resolve technical challenges.
• Training & Development: Facilitate technical training to improve craft employee skills and knowledge.

Shift Schedule:
12-hour Night Shift (7 days on, 7 days off)
Shift Hours: 6:00 PM – 6:00 AM

Basic Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED from an accredited institution.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience with electrical systems and controls in an industrial environment.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States (no visa sponsorship available).

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline.
• At least 5 years of experience in manufacturing, with a background in lean manufacturing and failure analysis.
• Proficiency in working with AC/DC drives and Allen-Bradley Logix5000 PLCs.
• Strong problem-solving, communication, and teamwork skills.
• Familiarity with instrumentation, including HART communication, and gas-fired combustion systems.
• Competence in using Microsoft Office Suite.

The Benefits We Offer

• Comprehensive Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance.
• Full Retirement Plan with Employer Contributions.
• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Holiday, and Sick Days).
• Relocation Assistance for qualified candidates.
• On-the-job training and ongoing professional development opportunities.

Ideal Candidate Profile

The ideal candidate has hands-on experience in a manufacturing environment and possesses advanced technical expertise in PLCs and process controls. They are adept at troubleshooting and providing direct support to maintenance and operations teams. A willingness to work on a rotating night shift schedule is essential.

Notice

Resumes will be treated with strict confidentiality. Should your qualifications closely align with our client’s requirements, we will contact you to discuss the opportunity further. New opportunities arise daily, and if this role matches your expertise, we’ll promptly reach out to initiate the next steps.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: Up to $95,000.02 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 12 hour shift
• Night shift

Application Question(s):

• willing to work a rotating 12hour Night Shift?
• What locations in the USA or states are you interested in?
• 3278442 What type of compensation is desired for a new position?

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

• Recent Electrical systems & Controls utilized in industrial: 5 years (Required)
• Recent Knowledge of manufacturing processes and principles: 5 years (Required)
• Recent Product and process failure analysis: 5 years (Preferred)
• Recent Lean manufacturing, FMEA, RCM SPC, TQM, etc.: 1 year (Preferred)
• Recent install, program, & troubleshoot AC drives, DC drives: 1 year (Preferred)
• Recent AB Logix5000 series Programmable Logic Controllers: 1 year (Required)
• Recent Electrical Technical Specialist: 7 years (Required)
• Recent Manufacturing environment: 5 years (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Alcoa, TN (Preferred)

Ability to Relocate:

• Alcoa, TN: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person