Production Maintenance Engineer
Alcoa
- Location
- United States, NY, Massena
- Work model
- On-Site
- Level
- Mid
- Posted
- Aug 31, 2026
About this role
Shape Your World At Alcoa, you will become an essential part of our purpose: to turn raw potential into real progress. The way we see it, every Alcoan is a work-shaper, team-shaper, idea-shaper & world-shaper. We are looking for a Production Maintenance Engineer to be part of our electrode team! This individual will develop an executable plan and measure success to ensure residual life and operational efficiency. This professional will have the opportunity to be the focal point for the maintenance and operations strategy to ensure equipment health and reliability. The role will encompass the successful reliability excellence (ReX) implementation and coordination of all maintenance activities to support operations. In this role, you provide single point responsibility for coordinating and communicating all maintenance activities scheduled through the ReX process, drive an increase in equipment reliability and lead contractor project work.
About the Role
Collaborate with the Reliability Excellence, maintenance, and operational teams Lead contracted project work; scope, planning, timelines, safe work plan Functional responsibility for coordinating all maintenance and operational activities and ensure alignment between all stakeholders. Support/Lead the department teams to ensure adherence to the total planning process applying standardized work processes Develops safe work pre-Plans for maintenance. work (e.g., isolation, functional testing, welding, grinding etc) Reviews all maintenance work requests daily and ensures maintenance work request quality & priority Works with Planners to provide input to work scope, schedules, and priorities Ensures resourcing and execution of Operation Maintenance tasks necessary to support maintenance plans Supervises progress of production activities vital to support planned work and intervenes as required Attends all planning meetings providing input to work scope, priority, and schedule development. Participates in problem solving issues with work management and execution Provide support and coaching to the Shift Supervisors and production teams in the importance of disciplined execution of all planned work Develop and provide support for operator care of key process equipment and train operators, shift supervisors on the proper use and care of equipment Leads reliability functions to ensure optimal equipment health and decreasing operational unplanned downtimes. Supports process engineers with OEE improvement initiatives, specifically in the availability of the equipment. What you can bring to this role: Bachelor’s degree preferred- Engineering, Operations, or related industrial specialty. Min 3 years’ work experience preferably within an operations/maintenance function in an industrial process environment Experience in developing maintenance and operations plans to support business goals General understanding of operational and maintenance key performance indicators Exposure to risk management and process safety concepts Ability to communicate, influence and work collaboratively with key peers, stakeholders + customers High energy, detail minded, ability to work in systematic, structured, and efficient manner Highly developed computer skills including Word, Excel, PowerPoint & Visio Understanding of computerized maintenance management software and/or integrity management software / databases Employees must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
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 Paid time