Operational Technology Engineer

Kaiser Aluminum Warrick has been on the path of innovation, embracing the latest technologies for almost 60 years! We have revolutionized the industry and lead the way in the development of sustainable aluminum products the you use every day for food and drinks. Our people are the bedrock for our operations. Along with their dedication to excellence and integrity, our people are drivers of continuous improvement who build on new ideas while flourishing within our growing business. We provide opportunities for you to think outside the box and bring creative and progressive solutions to our operations. Our passion for inclusion, diversity and equity is a value at the core of our organization and people. Are you ready to start your journey with us and be the future of Kaiser Warrick Aluminum? 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. Kaiser Aluminum encourages applications from women, people of diverse backgrounds and those with different skills and life experiences. Kaiser is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. Kaiser Aluminum Corporation is a leading producer of semi-fabricated aluminum products. Manufacturers and major suppliers around the world look to Kaiser to deliver highly engineered solutions for their most demanding aerospace, automotive and industrial applications. The reason is simple: we adhere to the same strong commitments to quality, innovation and service today as when the company was founded in 1946. Kaiser operates 12 production facilities across North America. Collectively, these facilities allow us to produce an impressive range of value-added plate, sheet, and extruded products. This latter category includes extruded shapes as well as rod, bar, tube, forged stock and wire products. Each of our facilities specializes in manufacturing products for specific industries, allowing us to not only develop a deeper understanding of each market but also differentiate our processes to more efficiently meet the needs of our customers operating in those markets. Our commitment to continuous improvement is a big reason customers turn to Kaiser Aluminum time and again to deliver effective, innovative solutions. In fact, many customers have been with us since our founding. The fact is, our customers know there’s something different about the way we do things at Kaiser. They recognize our dedication to developing leading-edge solutions is backed by an uncommon commitment to good old-fashioned customer service and an uncompromising passion for exceeding expectations. It’s not an experience that’s easy to find these days. But it is The Kaiser Experience.