Elect Technician

About the role

Novelis is one of the world leaders in aluminum recycling and rolling and a leading sustainable aluminum solutions provider. Driven by our purpose of shaping a sustainable world together, we work alongside our customers to provide innovative solutions to the aerospace, automotive, beverage packaging and specialty markets. Headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, Novelis has approximately 13,000 employees in 32 operating facilities on 4 continents. The Electrical Technician supports the safe, reliable, and efficient operation of the Greensboro plant’s electrical, electronic, controls, instrumentation, and electro‑mechanical systems. The Greensboro facility is a stand‑alone used beverage can recycling plant with 140 employees, located near Lake Oconee and a short drive from Athens, GA.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance on electrical, electronic, instrumentation, controls, and electro‑mechanical systems to maximize equipment reliability and plant availability.
• Diagnose, troubleshoot, repair, and calibrate equipment, motors, drives, electrical distribution systems, and process control systems.
• Conduct equipment inspections and identify opportunities to reduce downtime and improve system performance.
• Provide technical expertise and rapid response to equipment failures and process interruptions affecting production operations.
• Analyze equipment performance data, identify root causes, and implement sustainable corrective actions.
• Collaborate with Operations, Engineering, and Process teams to resolve complex technical issues and optimize equipment effectiveness.
• Support capital projects, reliability initiatives, equipment upgrades, and outage activities from planning through execution.
• Recommend and implement continuous improvement opportunities that enhance safety, quality, productivity, reliability, and cost performance.
• Assist in developing technical solutions that improve process capability and equipment performance.
• Utilize SAP and other maintenance systems to create, update, and close work orders, document maintenance activities, and support inventory and procurement processes.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records, equipment history, and technical documentation.
• Support the development and continuous improvement of maintenance procedures, work instructions, and technical standards.
• Promote and comply with all environmental, health, and safety policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.
• Identify and mitigate electrical and equipment‑related risks through proactive maintenance and safe work practices.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment while supporting a strong safety culture across the facility.
• Partner with Maintenance, Operations, Engineering, and Process teams to support production objectives and operational priorities.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to less experienced technicians and contractors as needed.
• Deliver responsive internal customer support while maintaining strong working relationships throughout the organization.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Journeyman Electrician License or equivalent electrical trade certification.
• Minimum of two (2) years of experience in a manufacturing, industrial, or maintenance environment.
• Experience troubleshooting, repairing, and maintaining electrical, electronic, instrumentation, and control systems.
• Working knowledge of PLCs, variable frequency drives (VFDs), motor controls, and industrial automation systems.
• Experience installing, maintaining, and troubleshooting low‑voltage and medium‑voltage electrical systems within qualified scope.
• Ability to work rotating shifts, weekends, holidays, and overtime as required to support plant operations.
• Ability to safely perform the physical requirements of an industrial manufacturing environment.
• Commitment to maintaining the highest standards of safety, environmental stewardship, and operational excellence.

Qualifications

• Preferred Associate degree in Electrical Technology, Electronics, Industrial Maintenance, Engineering Technology, or a related technical discipline.
• Preferred experience in a heavy manufacturing or continuous‑process environment.
• Preferred experience supporting reliability improvement initiatives, capital projects, and preventive maintenance programs.
• Preferred certifications: NFPA 70E Electrical Safety Training, PLC programming and troubleshooting certification, Industrial Automation or Instrumentation certification, OSHA 10‑hour or OSHA 30‑hour certification.

Skills

• Knowledge of electrical distribution systems, motors, drives, instrumentation, and industrial control systems.
• Ability to read, interpret, and apply electrical schematics, ladder logic diagrams, P&IDs, instrument loop drawings, and technical manuals.
• Proficiency in diagnosing equipment failures and implementing corrective actions using structured troubleshooting methodologies.
• Working knowledge of maintenance management systems, preferably SAP.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills with the ability to identify root causes and implement effective solutions.
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced manufacturing environment.