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Power Plant Boiler Reliability Engineer

Alcoa Corporation

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United States , Newburgh

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Job Description:

The Boiler Engineer provides analytical and technical expertise in Boiler Reliability, Availability, and Maintainability for four coal-fired boilers at the Warrick Power Generating Station. This role serves as the primary engineering support for day-to-day maintenance and operational concerns while driving strategic reliability improvements. The position also establishes repair criteria for forced outages and owns the yearly planned outages.

Job Responsibility:

  • Identify long-term opportunities for improvement through equipment reliability evaluations
  • Analyze OEE (Overall Equipment Effectiveness) data to prioritize and target improvement opportunities
  • Facilitate and support teams in developing and executing reliability improvements
  • Evaluate operations and maintenance practices for improved asset utilization
  • Conduct root cause analysis on equipment failures
  • Provide technical expertise to ensure accurate equipment utilization
  • Act as a technical resource for Process Engineers, Project Engineers, and maintenance staff for troubleshooting and reliability issues
  • Support Reliability Excellence (REX) processes in production and maintenance departments
  • Mentor Maintenance Planners and technicians on repairs and installations related to boiler outages
  • Monitor and improve processes, procedures, and equipment to eliminate environmental and safety hazards
  • Translate technical reliability concepts (availability, MTBF, downtime, utilization, root causes) into actionable insights for operations and maintenance teams
  • Ensure compliance with environmental regulations and company standards
  • Identify and implement process improvements to reduce environmental impact
  • Promote and maintain a safe work environment
  • Identify and mitigate safety hazards in processes and equipment
  • Support safety initiatives and ensure compliance with safety procedures

Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a closely related technical field (mechanical or welding engineering preferred)
  • Familiarity with mechanical and electrical systems and ability to develop expertise in industrial-scale systems
  • Working knowledge of maintenance practices and reliability principles
  • Strong interpersonal, communication, and teamwork skills
  • 3 years’ experience in a heavy industrial plant
  • 3 years of progressively increasing responsibility in engineering or maintenance
  • Experience facilitating resolution of issues between production and maintenance groups
  • Training and experience in Root Cause Analysis
  • Familiarity with ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code requirements
  • Familiarity with ASME Power Piping Code
  • Deep understanding of electrical and mechanical systems and failure modes
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills using data
  • Ability to influence business leaders and peers through data-driven logic and presentation skills
  • Effective leadership and team collaboration skills
  • Passion for continuous learning and improvement

Nice to have:

  • 3 years’ experience in a heavy industrial plant
  • 3 years of progressively increasing responsibility in engineering or maintenance
  • Experience facilitating resolution of issues between production and maintenance groups
  • Training and experience in Root Cause Analysis
  • Familiarity with ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code requirements
  • Familiarity with ASME Power Piping Code
What we offer:
  • Competitive compensation packages, including pay-for-performance variable pay, recognition and rewards programs
  • 401(k), employer match up to 6%, additional employer retirement income contribution (no vesting period)
  • Healthcare benefits: medical, Rx, dental, vision, flexible spending account, health savings account (generous employer contribution), life and accident insurance
  • Work-life balance programs: flexible work scheduling, hybrid/remote working
  • Paid time off: 15 vacation days prorated in the 1st year based on hire date, 10 holidays including 1 flexible holiday of your choice, 7 illness days, Care for Family leave up to 40 days, up to 5 bereavement days, maximum of 30 jury duty days, and up to 10 days annual training for military leave

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
February 19, 2026

Expiration:
March 14, 2026

Employment Type:
Fulltime
Work Type:
On-site work
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