WWT/Process Operations Technician

Novelis • Guthrie, KY

9d • Onsite

About The Position

Novelis is a global leader in aluminum recycling and rolling, providing sustainable aluminum solutions for aerospace, automotive, beverage packaging, and specialty markets. The Guthrie, KY team is seeking a WWT/Process Operations Technician to contribute to their success. This role involves monitoring instrumentation, making process decisions, performing maintenance, and ensuring environmental and safety standards are met.

Requirements

• Completed High School or have a GED.
• Have a proven foundation and value for safety.
• Have a minimum four years of work history/experience (Wastewater Systems preferred)
• Have the ability and desire to work in and participate in a team environment.
• Can demonstrate critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Have good written and verbal communication skills.
• Have working knowledge of software applications, email, etc.
• Comprehensive knowledge of all Wastewater/Process processes (reasons for chemical additions, regenerations, ROs, etc.)
• Working in heat >80° and cold < 60°
• Lifting to 50 lbs. occasionally.
• Climbing stairs and ladders.
• Bending, twisting, kneeling, sometimes in close quarters.
• Flexibility to work 12-hours shifts in a 24/7 environment.
• Must meet minimum requirements for overhead crane/mobile equipment operation including annual physical and vision exams; some of these tasks will require operating overhead maintenance crane applying rigging fundamentals.
• Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for current or future sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

• Associate degree in a technical field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Complete work in a safe, timely and professional manner.
• Recognize and mitigate safety risk in all aspects of job and communicate effectively to others about risk and exposures.
• Monitor instrumentation and control devices.
• Make product and process decisions based on graphical and statistical analysis.
• Practice good housekeeping.
• Work on assigned preventative maintenance tasks.
• Learn and grow in a team environment.
• Use email to communicate effectively across departments and locations.
• Give and receive feedback openly, honestly, and respectfully.
• Rectify abnormal upset conditions.
• Develop projects to improve process efficiency and effectiveness.
• Communicate issues to EHS, operations, engineering, process, and maintenance teams.
• Implement and verify proper EH&S conditions for the Wastewater/Process.
• Implement and validate preventative maintenance systems for the wastewater systems and process.
• Responsible for day-to-day operations (RO CIP, Clean filter press, etc.)
• Check in with on shift operators during production for issues and concerns.
• Develop and validate sampling strategies for wastewater processes.
• Understand auxiliary systems that are impacted and impact wastewater processes (Chem section, Quench, City, etc.)
• Perform basic mechanical maintenance duties such as pumps rebuild, piping repairs (no welding required), valve repairs/replacement, gasket replacements, pump skids cleaning, heat exchangers and filters cleaning.
• Perform PM plans such as lubrications, inspections, and cleaning.
• Support the Maintenance Team for extended breakdowns or troubleshooting.
• Submit work notifications as needed.
• Tote inventory management and communication with process team of levels.
• Conduct jar testing and troubleshoot/ drive resolutions from the results.
• View IBA and understand operational indicators.
• Adhere to and support company quality, environmental, health & safety, and certification standards, including ISO 9001:2015, ISO 14001:2015, ISO 45001:2018, IATF 16949:2016, and ASI Certifications, where applicable.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Company-funded Health Savings Account (HSA) and Health Reimbursement Account (HRA)
• Company-paid life insurance and voluntary coverage options
• Competitive paid time off
• 401(k) savings plan with company match
• Retirement and post-retirement health coverage options
• Employee assistance programs available 24/7
• Wellness, career development, and work-life support resources

What This Job Offers

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