Job Description
The Combustion Engineer works in partnership with the Batch and Furnace Manager, and the Production and Quality Managers, to produce glass containers at continuously improving levels of quality and efficiency.
The Combustion Engineer should have:
- Strong analytical skills and data analysis
- Experience scheduling preventative maintenance
- Experience with environmental regulations is a plus
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Strong troubleshooting skills
The Combustion Engineer will:
- Ensure safe and efficient operating conditions of glass melting furnaces
- Ensure optimal energy consumption and proper burner set-up (flame geometry, length, overall profile)
- Ensure furnace conditions are within prescribed parameters through daily inspections
- Review furnace data on a daily basis and make adjustments as needed
- Assist in managing production targets
- Support continuous improvement and elimination of waste through ongoing analysis and identification of inefficiencies
- Assist with troubleshooting problems within the manufacturing process
Qualifications
- High School diploma required, technical degree preferred (chemical, mechanical, ceramic, or manufacturing)
- 3-5 years of experience in manufacturing
- Able to perform a physical, hands-on job, on the plant floor
- Able to lead and work independently in relief of the Batch and Furnace Manager
- Must be available for continuous operations
Additional Information
What we offer at O-I:
Salary Range: The expected salary range for this position is between $75,000 - 90,000 and includes a possible 12% quarterly incentive bonus. Actual pay will be adjusted based upon candidate experience and other job-related factors permitted by law.
O-I offers a very generous benefit package – some of the highlights are:
- Vacation time and paid holidays
- Medical, dental, prescription and vision care coverage
- Pre-tax accounts
- Well-being program which includes opportunity to earn employer contributions
- Life and AD&D Insurance
- Disability Insurance
- 401(k) retirement saving plans with employer contributions
- Financial advisors to assist with retirement planning and financial wellness
- Employee Assistance Program
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
O-I is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer committed to building a diverse, equitable and inclusive culture. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status or other protected category.
Qualified individuals with disabilities or disabled veterans who are unable or limited in their ability to apply on this site may request reasonable accommodations by emailing [email protected].
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Transforming glassmaking with purpose, through the Power of Glass. At O-I Glass, Inc. (NYSE: OI), we are proud to be one of the leading producers of glass bottles and jars around the globe. Glass is not only beautiful, it is also pure, healthy, and completely recyclable, making it the most sustainable rigid packaging material. Headquartered in Perrysburg, Ohio (USA), O-I is the preferred partner for many of the world’s leading food and beverage brands. We innovate in line with customers’ needs to create iconic packaging that builds brands around the world. Led by our diverse team of approximately 19,000 people across 61 plants in 18 countries, we collaborate with customers to create iconic, innovative packaging that builds brands around the world.
Key team members
Emmanuelle Guerin
Alexandre Freitas
Brian Minoske
Ernesto Ghigna
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