Meet the Employer: ALCOA
Thursday, May 26, 2011
3:00-4:30pm
EE303
ALCOA is interested in hiring students for 6 month opportunities beginning during ANY quarter of the year. If students are interested, they should send their resume and a cover letter (if possible) to wieman@uw.edu and it will be forwarded to the ALCOA representative. Interested students should NOT MISS the opportunity to meet with ALCOA representatives on Thursday, May 26, 2011, in EE303 from 3-4:30pm.
Works under the direction of a Staff or Process Engineer on the following engineering special projects in the Maintenance department:
· Collect power system equipment and cable data (e.g. cable lengths, cable sizes, conduit material, fuse sizes, circuit breaker catalog number and settings, transformer nameplate info)
· Enter collected power system data into Easypower model
· Use Easypower software to calculate arc flash hazards and print labels
· Apply labels on equipment in field
· Formulate and propose solutions for resolving exposure issues for areas of the plant where arc flash hazard is higher than allowed (> 40 cal.cm-2)
· Enhance utility of plant Easypower file by adding equipment and load details on equipment such as MCCs and Power distribution panels
· Collect and validate grounding grid condition assessment data
· Assist with prioritizing repairs based on local grid condition
· Obtain excavation permits or assist with process when and if project is handed over to 3rd party
· Ensure installation of ground grid repair and enhancement (new) materials complies with design specifications and restores grid condition to acceptable status
· Ensure as-built drawings are made, accurate, and submitted properly for addition to the drawing system
· Assist with building and prioritizing 10-year capital projects plan for the entire substation and power distribution system for Alcoa Intalco Works
· Assist with formulating, documenting and standardizing maintenance procedures for Low Voltage (LV) switchgear, LV circuit breakers, grounding, and associated equipment
· Assist with formulating, documenting and standardizing maintenance procedures for High Voltage (HV) switchgear, HV circuit breakers and switches, grounding, and associated equipment
Become familiar with aspects of an Aluminum Smelting operation. Diverse candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.
