Mechanical Technologist​/Engineer

Mechanical Technologist/Engineer

Job Location:

Oswego, New York, United States

Novelis is one of the world leaders in aluminum recycling and rolling and a leading sustainable aluminum solutions provider. Driven by our purpose of shaping a sustainable world together, we work alongside our customers to provide innovative solutions to the aerospace, automotive, beverage packaging and specialty markets. Headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, Novelis has approximately 13,000 employees in 32 operating facilities on 4 continents.

Novelis Oswego has an exciting opportunity for a Mechanical Engineer! This position is responsible for handling all aspects of the Mechanical Maintenance Engineering function, such as design, construction, and installation of equipment modifications. With the opportunity to work with every type of machinery that you can imagine, you will analyze and recommend preventive maintenance replacement programs and provide value analysis engineering.

This role will also contribute to design, selection and installation of new equipment as well as supervise outside contractors in performance of their work. We are determined to provide opportunities to engineers not only to influence their own development plans but to empower them in determining which skills to enhance.

• Maintenance of Maintenance of equipment covering all phases of heavy industrial plant engineering, typical of the metals industry
• Provide a strong mechanical understanding of process, civil, and electrical components involved in their equipment
• Responsible for troubleshooting encounters that center around meeting production needs in the face of tight, frequently revised schedules and/or equipment failures, the start-up of new equipment, development of new products and processes
• Optimize equipment utilization and efficiency by applying the latest development in machine procedures, diagnostic equipment, and more reliable electrical components
• Develop practical solutions to repetitive equipment failure problems that contribute to the effectiveness of the maintenance effort
• Contribute engineering expertise to project work and selection of replacement or new equipment to help ensure consistency and standardization of components and ease of maintenance
• Ensure all equipment recommended, repaired or modified meets all company and governmental safety and health rules and regulations to help ensure safety and wellbeing of employees
• Assist in the development of engineering or maintenance procedures and repair work to ensure they are safe, effective and efficient. Expand, continually, knowledge of engineering and maintenance principals and practice
• Support the implementation and maintenance of a Quality System by serving as a resource to Operating Teams

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering Technology OR equivalent mechancial expereince.
• Excellent communication (oral and written) skills; ability to communicate with all levels in the organization
• Desire to take initiative and develop a pro‑active relationship with employees through follow‑up, understanding their needs and fostering a collaborative relationship
• Ability to organize and prioritize responsibility; must be able to manage multiple tasks at once without sacrificing attention to detail
• Must be flexible and able to operate in a fast‑paced and demanding environment
• Must also possess leadership skills to direct, lead and develop other personnel to accomplish personal, plant and corporate objectives
• Solid computer skills with software applications proficiency, including Microsoft Office

• 5+ years of industrial experience
• Have worked with large pieces of equipment
• Has experience in the metals or paper rolling industry

• Core benefits coverage (medical, dental and vision) for you and your family premiums starting as low as $75/ month for the employee, spouse/domestic partner, and children
• HSA contributions
• Competitive Paid vacation and personal time off
• Novelis contributes up to 9.5% of your pay into a 401(k) for your Retirement savings
• 8 weeks of paid time…