Electrical Process Technician - ELYSIS

Alcoa • New Kensington, PA

11d • Onsite

About The Position

The Electrical Process Technician will participate in developing innovative technology as part of a team working on the production, processing, testing, and scale-up of advanced materials and manufacturing techniques. The role supports equipment operation, process development, and research and development experiments at ELYSIS’s U.S. Research & Development facility in the Alcoa Technical Center in New Kensington, Pennsylvania.

The technician performs material batching and handling, operates and maintains equipment, and prepares and tests samples for chemical composition and physical properties using laboratory analytical equipment. The role also involves equipment disassembly, repair, and troubleshooting; developing safe work instructions; coordinating project activities and designed experiments; documenting and analyzing data; and communicating results and observations. The position initially follows Monday–Friday daylight shifts, with an eventual requirement to work a 12-hour rotating day and evening shift schedule.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Strong aptitude in a skilled trade, such as 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 in accordance with Alcoa EHS standards, protocols, and tools.
• Ability to train and work with resources within and outside the program team.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Computer proficiency, including MS Outlook, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, MS Project, JMP, MS Access, or another database.
• Strong documentation, organization, and analytical skills for data management, analysis, and results presentation.
• Ability to eventually work a 12-hour rotating day and evening shift schedule; the initial schedule is Monday–Friday daylight shifts.

Responsibilities

• Lead and execute material batching and material handling tasks, including loading and unloading equipment.
• Operate and maintain equipment.
• Prepare and test samples for chemical composition and physical properties using laboratory analytical equipment.
• Work independently and lead teams in equipment disassembly, repair, and troubleshooting.
• Develop and maintain safe work instructions and comply with Alcoa EHS best practices.
• Operate overhead cranes, forklifts, and other mobile equipment.
• Independently outline and perform tasks to achieve requested objectives, with infrequent review of progress and results.
• Coordinate project activities and ensure documentation, schedules, and metrics are met.
• Coordinate execution of designed experiments, record and analyze data, interpret results, and communicate results and observations to team members.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED