System Engineer

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 a Corporate Combustion Engineer to join the Kaiser Aluminum team!

The Corporate Combustion Engineer is responsible for developing and executing Best in Class process and programs related to the safe maintenance and operations of combustion equipment at the Kaiser Aluminum facilities. Additionally, they provide technical expertise and advisory support for facility engineering and maintenance staff as required.

This position will report to the Sr. Director of Engineering and Maintenance.

This position is remote and will be located in one of the following states:
Indiana, Michigan, Ohio, California or Washington.

• Lead the Company Combustion Committee.
• Act as the Company Subject Matter Expert (SME) for combustion equipment and processes.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements for the safe operation of applicable combustion systems.
• Establish company policies and procedures related to maintenance and operation of the company’s combustion systems.
• Specify and develop combustion training curricula.
• Measure/monitor combustion related risk across the company’s platforms and coordinate mitigation activities risk with plant and corporate stake holders.
• Support the development of engineering and reliability standards related to combustion equipment.
• Lead targeted efforts to improve the reliability and performance of combustion systems.
• Support regulatory compliance with air emission requirements.

• Bachelor’s degree in an appropriate technical field.
• Certified Maintenance & Reliability Professional (CMRP) and/or Certification as a Reliability Engineer (CRE) preferred but not required.
• A minimum of ten (10) years’ experience in combustion related engineering and maintenance.
• Demonstrated working knowledge of appropriate standards (NFPA 86, 54, etc.).
• Ability to travel approximately 50% of the time.
• Ability to perform approximately 50% of the job function in an office setting requiring normal safety precautions and 50% of the job function in an industrial plant environment where there is exposure to operating machinery and a manufacturing environment.

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.

About Kaiser Aluminum:
Talented people join our team because we are a company passionate about environmental sustainability, employee growth, contributing back to our communities and championing an inclusive culture.