Electrical Process Technician - ELYSIS

About the role

The Electrical Process Technician will play a crucial role in developing innovative technology at ELYSIS, a groundbreaking company aiming to eliminate greenhouse gas emissions from the aluminum industry. Located in the Alcoa Technical Center in New Kensington, PA, this position involves hands-on work with advanced materials and manufacturing techniques.

Responsibilities

• Leading and executing tasks such as material batching, material handling, and equipment operation and maintenance.
• Preparing and testing samples for chemical composition and physical properties using laboratory analytical equipment.
• Developing and maintaining safe work instructions and adhering to Alcoa's Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) best practices.
• Operating overhead cranes, forklifts, and other mobile equipment.
• Coordinating activities related to projects, ensuring documentation, schedule, and metrics are met.
• Executing designed experiments, recording and analyzing data, and communicating results and observations to the team.

Requirements

• A high school diploma or GED.
• Strong aptitude in a skilled trade (e.g., mechanical, electrical, automotive, HVAC, carpentry, welding, or plumbing).
• At least 2 years of work experience in an industrial environment with emphasis on material handling.
• Ability to work in a team-oriented and learning environment.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Ability to develop, recommend, and implement innovative procedures to solve problems.
• Strong safety focus according to Alcoa EHS standards, protocols, and tools.
• Ability to train and work with resources within and outside the program team.
• Proficient computer skills: MS Outlook, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, MS Project, JMP, MS Access, or other database.
• Strong documentation, organization, and analytical skills for data management, analysis, and results presentation.

Qualifications

• High school diploma/GED.
• Strong aptitude in a skilled trade (e.g., mechanical, electrical, automotive, HVAC, carpentry, welding, or plumbing).
• At least 2 years of work experience in an industrial environment with emphasis on material handling.
• Ability to work in a team-oriented and learning environment.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Ability to develop, recommend, and implement innovative procedures to solve problems.
• Strong safety focus according to Alcoa EHS standards, protocols, and tools.
• Ability to train and work with resources within and outside the program team.
• Proficient computer skills: MS Outlook, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, MS Project, JMP, MS Access, or other database.
• Strong documentation, organization, and analytical skills for data management, analysis, and results presentation.

Skills

• Strong mechanical aptitude.
• Ability to work independently and lead teams for equipment disassembly, repair, and troubleshooting.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Proficient computer skills: MS Outlook, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, MS Project, JMP, MS Access, or other database.
• Strong documentation, organization, and analytical skills for data management, analysis, and results presentation.

Benefits

ELYSIS offers competitive compensation and benefits, including:

• Competitive salary based on experience and qualifications.
• Comprehensive health insurance plans.
• Pension plan.
• Flexible work schedule.
• Professional development opportunities.
• Work-life balance initiatives.

Pay

Salary range for this position is $45,000 - $60,000 annually, depending on experience and qualifications.

Schedule

The technician will be required to operate overhead cranes, forklifts, and other mobile equipment. Initially, the schedule will be Monday - Friday daylight shifts, with a 12-hour rotating day and evening shift schedule.

Diversity

ELYSIS is committed to fostering an inclusive environment where all voices are heard and respected. We welcome and encourage applications from women, the LGBTQIA2 community, mature workers, people with disabilities, and people from different cultural backgrounds. ELYSIS is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.