Senior Electrical Engineer / Faglig leder elektro at Alcoa in Farsund

Job description

Form din verden Hos Alcoa er du en viktig del av vårt formål: å omdanne det rå potensialet til ren praksis. Du vil her få en mulighet til å bidra med din omfattende erfaring og være med på å forme fremtidens bærekraft med innovasjoner og lavkarbonteknologier som forandrer verden. As a leader at Alcoa, you can help deliver our purpose and realize our vision to build a legacy of excellence for generations to come. Be part of the team helping to shape a better workplace, with flexibility and equal opportunities that help everyone thrive. You have the power to shape things and people for the better. About the role: You will hold overall responsibility for the electrical installations at Alcoa Lista, covering 300 kV, 33 kV, 11 kV and 3 kV high-voltage systems, substations with 400 V main distribution boards, and rectifier facilities supplying direct current to the electrolysis plants. You will lead electrical engineering and high-voltage maintenance activities, safeguard technical compliance and reliable operation, and play a central role in modernization and growth projects. The role combines technical authority, maintenance strategy, equipment availability, project prioritization and budget responsibility in a safety-critical industrial environment. Other responsibilities of the role include: · Lead and develop the electrical operations and maintenance team, setting technical priorities for engineers and high-voltage technicians. · Ensure electrical installations are operated, maintained and developed to a high technical standard, with strong control of electrical safety and applicable Norwegian requirements. · Develop, review and execute preventive and predictive maintenance strategies that support equipment uptime, stability and long-term reliability. · Prioritize and coordinate technical tasks, maintenance work and improvement projects with operations and maintenance stakeholders. · Identify and deliver continuous improvement opportunities in equipment care, technical availability and electrical-system performance. · Provide technical problem-solving and decision support, manage budgets and costs, and coordinate with external stakeholders in the power-system sector. What you can bring to the role: · A Bachelor’s or master’s degree in electrical Power Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Energy Technology or a closely related discipline. · Demonstrated technical experience with high-voltage power systems and electrical infrastructure in industrial operations. · Leadership experience within electrical, technical or industrial environments, including responsibility for guiding technical teams. · Practical knowledge of electrical safety, risk control and regulatory compliance relevant to operating and maintaining high-voltage installations. · Experience translating operational and maintenance priorities into actionable plans that improve reliability, availability and project execution; knowledge of the power market is an advantage. · Professional proficiency in Norwegian and English, both written and spoken, for technical documentation and engagement with internal and external stakeholders. What is being offered: · Our Essence and Culture: we are driven by strong values - we act with integrity, operate with excellence, care for people and lead with courage; · Safety First: safety is not only a priority - it is part of our DNA. Every activity begins and ends with a commitment to protect what matters; · Connection with the Community: we believe in the power of collaboration and giving back to our society matters. For this reason, we provide 4 hours of paid volunteer work each year; · Professional Growth: we offer space for you to develop, explore new possibilities and turn your passions into a career; · Benefits That Value You: we offer competitive compensation and benefits packages designed to value your talent and well-being; · A Place Where You Want to Be: continuously recognized as one of the best companies to work for, we provi