Mechanical Process Technician - ELYSIS

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A New Era for the Aluminum Industry – ELYSIS

Carbon Free Aluminum

There is a new, revolutionary way to make aluminum. It eliminates all greenhouse gases and produces oxygen. The ELYSIS™ technology is the greatest breakthrough in the aluminum industry since its beginnings in 1886. It has the potential to drastically reduce the environmental footprint of the global aluminum industry.

The ELYSIS technology effectively puts an end to the use of carbon anode in the aluminum smelting process. It features newly developed proprietary materials that are stable and do not react during the process, thus eliminating direct greenhouse gas emissions and emitting oxygen as its byproduct.

ELYSIS is headquartered in Montreal, Quebec, Canada, with Technology Research & Development locations in Alma, Quebec, Jonquière, Quebec, New Kensington, Pennsylvania, and France.

ELYSIS metal is now being used by Apple, AB InBev, Audi and Corona.

The ELYSIS US Research & Development facility is in the Alcoa Technical Center (ATC) located in New Kensington, PA, near Pittsburgh. The ATC is where the process being scaled up by ELYSIS was first developed with a dedicated team.

The technician will participate in the development of innovative technology. This role is part of a development team working on the production, processing, testing, and scale‑up of advanced materials and manufacturing techniques. The candidate will assist with equipment operation, process development, and R&D experiments.

• Lead and execute tasks including material batching, material handling, and equipment operation and maintenance.
• Prepare and test samples for chemical composition and physical properties using laboratory analytical equipment.
• Leverage mechanical aptitude to work independently and lead teams in equipment disassembly, repair, and troubleshooting.
• Develop and maintain safe work instructions and comply with all Alcoa EHS best practices.
• Operate overhead cranes, forklifts, and other mobile equipment.
• Work a 12‑hour rotating day and evening shift schedule; initial schedule Monday‑Friday daylight shifts.
• Independently outline and perform required tasks to meet objectives with infrequent progress review.
• Coordinate project activities, ensuring documentation, schedule, and metrics are met.
• Coordinate execution of designed experiments; record, analyze, and communicate data, results, and observations to team members.

• High school diploma or GED.
• Strong aptitude in a skilled trade (vocational training in mechanical, electrical, automotive, HVAC, carpentry, welding, plumbing, etc.).
• At least 2 years of work experience in an industrial environment with emphasis on material handling.
• Ability to work in a team‑oriented and learning environment.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Develop, recommend, and implement innovative procedures to solve problems.
• Demonstrate a strong safety focus per Alcoa EHS standards, protocols, and tools.
• Ability to train and work with resources within and outside the program team.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Proficient computer skills: MS Outlook, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, MS Project, JMP, MS Access or other database.
• Strong documentation, organization, and analytical skills for data management, analysis, and results presentation.

At ELYSIS we are committed to an inclusive environment where people feel comfortable to be themselves. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, including women, the LGBTQIA community, mature workers, people with disabilities, and those from diverse cultural backgrounds. ELYSIS is a proud equal‑opportunity workplace.

As a proud equal‑opportunity workplace and affirmative action employer, Alcoa is dedicated to providing equal opportunities and equal access to all individuals regardless of a person’s gender, age, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, nation of origin, disability, veteran status, language spoken or any other characteristic protected by the laws or regulations in the places where we operate.