Company Description

About O-I

Remember 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 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 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 daily 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 process

The Combustion Engineer should have:

Strong analytical skills and data analysisExperience scheduling preventative maintenanceExperience with environmental regulationsExcellent written and verbal communication skillsStrong troubleshooting skills 

QualificationsHigh School diploma requiredBachelor degree in Ceramic, Chemical, Materials Science or related Engineering field preferred 3-5 years of experience in manufacturingFurnace operations and/or furnace design experience is highly desired Able to perform a physical, hands-on job, on the plant floorAble to lead and work independently in relief of the Batch and Furnace ManagerAble to travel for training, plans visits and networkingMust be available for continuous operations

Additional Information

What O-I Offers:

Salary Range:  The expected salary range for this position is between $75,000 and $90,000 and includes a possible 12% quarterly incentive bonus. Actual pay will be adjusted based on 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 the 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 

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].