Area Electrical Engineer in Birmingham at Arconic

Date Posted: 4/8/2024

Job Snapshot

  • Employee Type:
    Full-Time
  • Location:
    Birmingham
  • Job Type:
  • Experience:
    Not Specified
  • Date Posted:
    4/8/2024

Job Description

Arconic Kitts Green is currently has an opportunity for an engaged, motivated and charismatic engineer to join the team in the function of Area Electrical Engineer to support the Engineering and Maintenance team in the Foundry Area. 
 

At Arconic, we are looking for people who share our values of integrity, inclusion, and diversity, and who demonstrate agility, results commitment, and the capability to grow themselves and others. In return, we offer the opportunity to Grow Together with ongoing opportunities for professional growth provided by a constantly changing environment, working alongside employees who value the people they work with just as much as the work they do.  
Primary Responsibilities 
  • To provide a professional engineering & maintenance support through the application of appropriate expertise, knowledge and experience. 
  • To focus on the preparation of design calculations, in accordance with all relevant standards and legislation adopting all necessary standard formats and procedures.
  • To focus on the financial aspects of contracts which include the final project valuations; preparation of project briefs and material and carry out presentations to client.
  • Ensure improvements are made with regards to reliability
  • Perform RCA’s (Root Cause Analysis) of issues
  • Support, mentor and provide guidance to the area maintenance personnel
  • Perform in-depth planning and monitoring of activities during periods of planned downtime
Key Objectives 
  • Work towards understand all Electrical Principles and a good understanding of Process control.
  • Basic understanding of mechanical workings would be ideal.
  • Work towards understand of all EHS aspects of engineering, including CDM, HAZOP and contractor control.
  • Develop engineering specifications to all relevant BS engineering standard, code of practices and Arconic standards.
  • To project manage engineering installations using appropriate planning and budget management tools.
  • To assist in improving Plant and equipment “up-time”
  • Review tender documents from third party suppliers.
  • Manage budgets of all aspects of any project
  • Follow installation of projects with training of on-site personnel, completion of all documentation and project files.
  • To be able to review and critically analyse engineering drawings.
  • To be able to follow drawing office systems for filing of drawings etc.
  • To have a high competency of IT usage i.e. Microsoft Word and internal systems. 
  • To be capable of working with and supervise contractors and on-site personnel during installation.
  • Attention to detail.
  • To be able to work within and lead teams.
  • Support area maintenance teams with issues and breakdowns.
  • Proactive approach and be self-motivated to achieve goals and targets.
Basic Qualifications 
  • HNC/HND (preferably a Degree) in Electrical Engineering from an accredited institution.
  • Experience or a strong desire to work within a manufacturing/production environment.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to liaise at all levels.
  • Leadership experience is desirable.
Preferred Qualifications 
  • Technical knowledge within the areas of heavy engineering and fast paced production environments.
  • Ability to analyse technically complex problems and develop the most appropriate solutions.
  • Ability to work with others (at all levels of the organisation) and positively influence a team along with a proven record of implementing change in a engineering and maintenance environment.

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