Operational Technology Engineer

Kaiser Aluminum is known around the world for its superior quality. Our secret is what we put into it—innovative thinking, industry-leading reliability, and a world-class commitment to customer service. In short, the same qualities we look for in our people. We are looking for an Operational Technology (OT) Engineer to join Kaiser Aluminum Warrick Operations in Newburgh, Indiana!

The OT Engineer ensures that critical manufacturing control systems are reliable and meet the needs of the site, partnering with other manufacturing and engineering teams on projects and initiatives.

As a member of the OT team, you will have the opportunity to manage the complex challenges of scale which are unique to Kaiser Aluminum, while using your technical, process, and business experience to drive operational improvements. The primary responsibilities of the OT Engineer include design, development, deployment, enhancement, and maintenance of process control systems, and optimization of process equipment for maintaining and improving safety, quality, capacity, and reliability in a 7x24 operating environment.

This position is fully on-site and will require a daily in-person presence.

What's in it for you!

To support our teams and their families beyond the workplace, we provide an outstanding benefits package effective day one of employment!

• Industry leading compensation program.
• 401K options that begin vesting day 1.
• First-rate vacation plan for valuable work-life balance.
• Relocation assistance for new team members.
• Employee resource groups.

What you will work on:

• Control System, Human Machine Interface (HMI), and Data Collection / SCADA systems.
• Process improvement project design and execution
• Industry 4.0 initiatives and projects
• Collaborate with Production, Maintenance, Plant Engineering, Corporate Engineering, IT, and Quality teams to improve process uptime and equipment reliability, through implementation of both new and existing process computer systems
• Partner with Corporate Kaiser Aluminum teams ensuring consistency and enhancement of manufacturing network and domain
• Position includes design, programming, testing, and maintaining systems using the following:
• UNIX/LINUX Operating Systems
• Microsoft Windows Operating System
• Programming in C, VB.NET, FORTRAN
• Citect HMI/SCADA software
• Database Development (SQL and Microsoft Access)
• Basic Network Communications

About you:

Our values – act with integrity, operate with excellence, care for people – are at the foundation of everything we do. To be successful in this role and to play a part in our ongoing success we desire the following background:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Computer Science
• Recent experience with application development, preferably in support of a manufacturing process control environment
• Excellent problem-solving skills, with a demonstrated ability to understand business needs and leverage technology to meet those needs
• Strong & creative analytical aptitude with high attention to detail and accuracy
• Participation in continuous improvement process improvement opportunities with measurable results that are impactful to the organization

Preferred qualifications:

• Unix, Linux, or other Open Systems administration experience
• SCADA experience
• Familiarity with database concepts, including SQL or similar relational database administration
• Visual Basic, Visual Studio, .NET system experience, web development experience (JavaScript and PHP)
• Desire to work in an industrial environment, working alongside members of the operations teams to understand issues and improve processes

About Kaiser Aluminum Warrick:

We are an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered based on job-related qualifications and abilities. There shall be no discrimination on the basis of age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, veteran, or disability status.