Reliability Engineer

About the role

Shape your world by improving the reliability of critical equipment and systems at Alcoa’s Massena Operations. As a Reliability Engineer, you will focus on predictive and preventive maintenance strategies that reduce recurring equipment issues and improve long-term performance.

Responsibilities

• Lead reliability and continuous improvement initiatives that strengthen equipment performance, maintenance strategies, and operational decision-making.
• Analyze equipment performance using predictive maintenance techniques such as vibration analysis, oil sampling, and condition monitoring to anticipate failures and improve asset reliability.
• Conduct equipment criticality analysis and use CMMS and operational data to identify recurring failures, prioritize risk, and recommend corrective actions.
• Partner with Maintenance and Engineering teams to implement predictive and preventive maintenance programs and reliability-centered maintenance activities.
• Apply reliability tools such as Root Cause Analysis (RCA) and Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA) to eliminate repeat issues and improve long-term outcomes.
• Support reliability-focused business cases and long-term asset strategies, contributing to system improvements and modernization efforts.

Requirements

• A bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related technical field, providing the technical foundation for evaluating equipment performance and systems.
• Experience in reliability, maintenance, or industrial engineering environments preferred, enabling you to contribute to practical equipment and maintenance solutions.
• Knowledge of mechanical and/or electrical systems, with the ability to assess equipment condition and reliability risks.
• Experience with predictive maintenance programs or interest in developing expertise in condition monitoring techniques such as vibration analysis or lubrication.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including the ability to use CMMS or operational data to identify trends and support decision-making.
• A demonstrated commitment to safe work practices and collaboration in an industrial or plant environment.

Qualifications

• Competitive Pay: Performance-based bonuses and recognition.
• Retirement Benefits: 401(k) with up to 6% employer match and additional contributions.
• Health & Wellness: Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, HSA/FSA, life, and accident insurance.
• Supportive Leave: Family care, bereavement, jury duty, and military leave.
• Career Growth: Training, development, and advancement opportunities.

Benefits

• Actual salaries will vary and will be based on a range of factors, including a candidate’s qualifications, skills, and competencies in conjunction with multiple components of the Employee Total Rewards Package.
• Alcoa reserves the right to change 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.

What We Offer

• Values led, vision driven and united by our purpose of transforming raw potential into real progress.
• Committed 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.