Company DescriptionAbout O-IRemember the last time you opened a bottle of champagne? A cold beer after a hard day’s work or a bottle of sparkling mineral water to quench your thirst? Well, it was probably made by us. We are O-I and we love that we make more glass containers than anyone in the world. O-I has more than a century of experience crafting pure, sustainable, brand-building glass packaging for many of the world’s best-known food and beverage brands. We are proud to provide high quality glass packaging for beer, wine, spirits, food, non-alcoholic beverages, cosmetics and pharmaceuticals. Job DescriptionThe 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.Strong understanding of furnace controls and trendsExcellent written and verbal communication skillsThe Combustion Engineer will:Ensure safe and efficient operating conditions of glass melting furnacesEnsure optimal energy consumption and proper burner set-up (flame geometry, length, overall profile)Ensure furnace conditions are within prescribed parameters through daily inspectionsReview furnace data on a daily basis and make adjustments as neededAssist in managing production targetsSupport continuous improvement and elimination of waste through ongoing analysis and identification of inefficienciesAssist with troubleshooting problems within the manufacturing processThe Combustion Engineer should have:Solid understanding of combustion (oxy-fuel combustion)Strong analytical skills and data analysisExperience scheduling preventative maintenanceExperience with environmental regulationsStrong understanding of furnace controls and trendsExcellent written and verbal communication skillsQualificationsHigh School diploma requiredTechnical degree preferred (chemical, mechanical, ceramic or manufacturing)3-5 years of experience in manufacturingGlass experience is preferredAble to perform a physical, hands-on job, on the plant floorAble to lead and work independentlyAdditional InformationO-I offers a very generous benefit package – some of the highlights are:Vacation time and paid holidays Medical, dental, prescription and vision care coveragePre-tax accountsWell-being program which includes opportunity to earn employer contributionsLife and AD&D InsuranceDisability InsuranceSaving plans with employer contributionsFinancial advisors to assist with retirement planning and financial wellnessEmployee Assistance ProgramAll 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].
