What are the responsibilities and job description for the Power Electrician position at 837 Alcoa Power Generating, Inc.?
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.
PRIMARY FUNCTION OF THE JOB:
Install, repair, construct, test, adjust and service computers (including main frame and CPUs), electrical/electronic, recording/control, refrigeration/air conditioning equipment and all other systems located at a Power Plant.
MATERIALS USED, PROCESSED, AND HANDLED:
High Voltage wire, cable, conduit, fittings and fasteners, insulation; soldering, welding and brazing materials and gas supplies; solvents and cleaning materials, lubricants, in natural and refrigeration gases, chlorine and ether; aluminum oxide and mercury; electrical/electronic/computer equipment and parts, fiber optics.
TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT USED:
Power and manual hand tools, saws, drill presses, sanders, threading machine, pipe benders, wrenches, screwdrivers, pliers, hammers, shears; soldering, brazing, welding and cutting equipment, mechanical taping equipment; ladders and scaffolding, hoists, cranes and industrial vehicles; wet/dry cleaning equipment; hydraulic jacks and bearing pullers; electric/electronic and mechanical fitting equipment; vacuum pumps, thermocouples; two-way radios; measuring and testing equipment such as scales, thermometers, gauges, micrometers, pyrometers, psychrometers, gas analyzer, calibrate furnace, voltmeters, ammeters, ohmmeters, watt meters, frequency meters and signal generators, oscilloscopes, vibration analyzers, ultrasonic tests, and special recording and digital test equipment, inferred, broad band network, surface quality monitoring systems, Simplex fire alarm system, Phoenix control system.
DUTIES AND WORKING PROCEDURE:
- Diagnose and correct problems.
- Design, install, repair, inspect, test, calibrate, adjust, maintain, modify, construct, clean and service electrical/electronic/pneumatic, recording/control, and refrigeration/air conditioning systems.
- Plan working procedures using prints, drawings, diagrams, manuals and codes.
- Perform layout, assembly, and wiring of component parts in installation, replacement and repair of systems and equipment, make sketches for fabrication of repair parts.
- Conduct and record tests such as ultrasonic inspection, vibration analysis, temperature and combustion surveys.
- Change charts and ink cartridge on recorders.
- Erect and remove ladders and scaffolding used in connection with work; operate required material handling equipment/vehicles.
- Keep necessary records and logs such as labor distribution cards, calibration and calculation records.
- Recycle refrigerant per EPA standards (cert.)
- Repair personal computers.
- Record failure analysis/root cause.
- Order parts.
- Set up work tickets.
- Certify in CPR training.
- Use CADD to update drawings.
- Documentation of measurement equipment calibration.
- Troubleshoot via computer.
About the Location
Alcoa “Warrick” based in Newburgh, Indiana just outside of Evansville, IN has been present in the lives of many families in our community for over 60 years. We’ve grown and we’ve matured together. Now we are looking for our next generation of Alcoans to bring us into the future. You can be one of them! Join us and get ready to experience endless opportunities!
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.
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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.
