Job Description
Job Overview:
Shape Your World
At Alcoa, you will become an essential part of our purpose: to turn raw potential into real progress. The way we see it, every Alcoan is a work-shaper, team-shaper, idea-shaper & world-shaper.
Role:
This position provides leadership and direction to ensure the safe and efficient utilization of all assets related to power management at the Massena based operations and related Alcoa entities. Tactically, this position advises the Power Systems team to ensure safety and reliability of the power distribution network. Strategically, this position is accountable to drive energy reduction, improvements in energy efficiency and overall energy cost improvement for the facilities.
About the role
- Ensure the safe operation of the Rectifier Station and plant high-voltage systems while maintaining and improving reliability.
- Ensure a high level of reliability for stakeholders, including the Potrooms, Casthouse, Electrode departments, and external customers.
- Develop annual operating plans and departmental budgets of approximately $5 million to $6 million.
- Lead associated capital projects, as well as departmental repair and maintenance (R&M) cost control.
- Lead energy compliance efforts, regulatory communications, and adherence to NERC and FERC compliance and standards responsibilities.
- Provide training and development for hourly and salaried plant personnel.
- Maintain NYPA contract development, communications, and operational alignment.
- Apply knowledge of OSHA and related safety regulations (1910.269), including electrical safety requirements for high- and low-voltage systems and arc flash hazard standards.
- Provide electrical safety and high-voltage expertise (Alcoa high-voltage standard 32.60 designee).
- Manage, direct, mentor, lead, train, and empower teams to achieve goals and objectives in a timely and safe manner while continuously improving effectiveness and efficiency.
- Maintain oversight of the energy management strategy.
- Maintain oversight of Massena intake and plant processed and potable water systems.
- Maintain oversight of plant-wide arc flash studies.
What you bring to the role
- Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering preferred.
- Minimum of 5 years of experience with high-voltage transmission and distribution systems, as well as rectifier operations.
- Knowledge of NERC BES regulatory compliance requirements for Transmission Owners and Transmission Operators.
What’s on Offer
Competitive compensation packages, including pay-for-performance variable pay and recognition programs
401(k) with employer match up to 6%, plus additional employer retirement income contribution (no vesting period)
Comprehensive healthcare benefits including medical, prescription, dental, vision, FSA and HSA (with generous employer contribution), life and accident insurance
Paid time off including vacation, holidays, illness days, Care for Family leave, bereavement, jury duty, and military training leave
*Benefit details apply to U.S.-based applicants only. Alcoa reserves the right to modify plans at its discretion.
About the Location
Our Massena facility in New York State, established in 1902, is home to the longest continuously operating smelter in the world. Located on the St. Lawrence River, Massena, NY is the center for commercial, industrial, and manufacturing success in St. Lawrence County. Massena’s caring sense of community, affordable cost of living, and extremely low-cost locally supplied energy, coupled with four public and private universities nearby, make Massena a great place to call home. And within a two hour drive (or less) are cosmopolitan and historic Montreal and Ottawa, Canada to the north, and to the south are the tall, beautiful views of Adirondacks and within it is Lake Placid The Olympic Village.
We are values led, vision driven and united by our purpose of transforming raw potential into real progress. Our commitments to Inclusion, Diversity & Equity include providing trusting workplaces that are safe, respectful and inclusive of all individuals, free from discrimination, bullying and harassment and that our workplaces reflect the diversity of the communities in which we operate.
As a proud equal opportunity workplace and affirmative action employer, Alcoa is dedicated to providing equal opportunities and equal access to all individuals regardless of a person’s gender, age, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, nation of origin, disability, veteran status, language spoken or any other characteristic or status protected by the laws or regulations in the places where we operate.
If you have visited our website in search of information on U.S. employment opportunities or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation, please contact Alcoa Recruiting via email at gssrecruiting@alcoa.com.
This is a place where you are empowered to do your best work, be your authentic self, and feel a true sense of belonging. Come join us and shape your career!
Your work. Your world. Shape them for the better.
Application close date is: 21 juin 2026, however Alcoa reserves the right to change this date at its discretion.