Reliability Improvement Specialist
Arconic
Alcoa, TN, USA
Posted on Apr 22, 2026
Arconic is currently in search of Reliability Improvement Specialist to join our Reliability Excellence group based in Alcoa, TN.
At Arconic, we take pride in our work and our innovative products and technologies that advance sustainable solutions for a better world. We strive to create a safe, inclusive, and collaborative workplace with competitive benefits, development opportunities and a culture that values and rewards employees on all levels of the organization.
Arconic Corporation is a leading provider of aluminum sheet, plate and extrusions, as well as innovative architectural products, that advance the automotive, aerospace, commercial transportation, industrial and building and construction markets. Building on more than a century of innovation, Arconic helps to transform the way we fly, drive, and build.
We live our core values and commit to delivering sustainable value to our customers, our employees, our communities and our stakeholders.
At Arconic, we:
Act With Integrity : We lead with respect, honesty, transparency and accountability.
Safeguard our Future : We protect and improve the health and safety of our employees, communities and environment.
Grow Stronger Together : We cultivate an inclusive and diverse culture that advocates for equity.
Earn Customer Loyalty : We build customer partnerships through best-in-class products and service.
Drive Operational Excellence : We pursue continuous improvement through innovation, agility, people development and collaboration.
Create Value : We achieve success by generating and growing value for our stakeholders.
United States EEO Statement: Arconic Corporation is an equal opportunity employer. We take action to ensure equal opportunity for all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, Veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics.
Tennessee Operations is located 3 hours North of Atlanta, GA; 2.5 hours East of Nashville, TN; and 4 hours West of Charlotte, NC. Arconic’s Tennessee Operations is one of the most modern aluminum fabricating facilities in the world. Our plants produce high-quality molten metal and aluminum sheet and are recognized as a world leader in the business. The facility has been located at the Foothills of the Great Smoky Mountains for 100 years and continues to thrive and grow.
The objective of the Reliability Improvement Specialist is to actively participate and lead efforts to increase equipment and asset health, performance and cost, utilizing Reliability Excellence tools and competencies. The role involves training, coaching and supporting the Maintenance, Engineering and Operations employees in adopting the best practices in Reliability, and to take a hands-on approach in making improvements in equipment health and stability.
You have: (required)
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Science, Mechanical/Electrical trade OR a minimum of 5 years in a Reliability role in an Industrial environment.
Exceptional Candidates also have:
- Reliability Engineering degree combined with 5 years or more experience in a heavy industry.
In this role, you will:
- Proactively follow and set an example in complying with EHS rules, regulations, and practices. Identify hazards, report and participate in actions to mitigate
- Interfacing with Maintenance staff, crew, planners and floor leaders to ensure common practices are utilized and established plant wide.
- Use KPI’s to drive change in behaviors, and to identify, define and breakdown the problems in equipment performance.
- Use existing data, field survey’s, communication with shop floor employees, workshops and other Deep-dive techniques to Lead and Kaizen to improve equipment performance.
- Demonstrate knowledge in and utilize your track record to lead and conduct criticality assessments, PM optimization, Outage planning, Root Cause Analysis, Predictive Maintenance tools and techniques such as Vibration Analysis, Lubrication Analysis, etc.
- Coach Maintenance Work Planners and Supervisors in correct and efficient use of planning standards and CMMS.
- All other tasks and duties as assigned.