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Alcoa

Power Plant Operator

Alcoa

. Operate compressors, pumps, pulverizers, boilers, turbine generators, switchyard equipment, and auxiliary equipment .

Posted 9/30/2026full-timeNewburgh • United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in operating and maintaining power plant systems, including compressors, pumps, and boilers, while ensuring continuous electrical power generation for aluminum production. Capable of performing physically demanding tasks and working flexible shifts in a high-demand industrial environment.

Highest-signal resume keywords
Power Plant OperationsFuel Systems ManagementBoiler OperationTurbine OperationElectrical Power Generation

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Hard Skills
Compressors OperationPumps OperationPulverizers OperationBoilers OperationTurbine Generators OperationAuxiliary Equipment OperationAsh Systems ManagementDemineralizer Systems ManagementHigh Voltage SwitchingCondensate Systems Management
Soft Skills
Ability to Perform Physically Demanding WorkAbility to Work Shifts
Certifications & Qualifications
High School DiplomaGED
Industry Keywords
Power IndustryIndustrial Work ExperienceElectrical Power ControlAluminum Production

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies
Switching

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Operate compressors, pumps, pulverizers, boilers, turbine generators, switchyard equipment, and auxiliary equipment
  • Produce electricity, potable water, smelting steam, and high temperature water for consumption in the smelting plant
  • Control the generation of electrical power
  • Operate and maintain fuel systems, including ash and demineralizer systems
  • Ensure the smelter continuously receives the necessary electrical power to produce aluminum
  • Monitor and maintain power plant systems
  • Perform other essential functions of the position

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • High school diploma or GED
  • 3 years full-time light to heavy industrial or power industry work experience
  • Ability to perform physically demanding work activities
  • Ability to work shifts, including weekends
  • Preferred experience with fuel systems, boilers, turbines, electrostatic precipitators, condensate systems, feed water systems, and high voltage switching
  • Ability to monitor and maintain the listed power plant systems
  • Ability to perform the other essential functions of the position

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Equal opportunity and affirmative action employer
  • Workplace committed to inclusion, diversity, and equity
  • Safe, respectful, and inclusive workplace free from discrimination, bullying, and harassment
  • Workplace accommodation available for applicants who require it
  • Empowerment to do your best work and be your authentic self
  • Sense of belonging
  • Flexible working model for certain positions (not specified as applying to this role)