Combustion Engineer

O-I Glass; Brampton; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in glass packaging is seeking a Combustion Engineer to ensure the safe and efficient operation of furnaces, drive continuous improvement, and maintain optimal energy consumption. This role requires a strong understanding of combustion processes paired with excellent analytical and communication skills, making it ideal for someone with a technical background in manufacturing.

Benefits

Vacation time and paid holidays

Medical, dental, prescription and vision care coverage

Pre-tax accounts

Well-being program

Life and AD&D Insurance

Disability Insurance

Saving plans with employer contributions

Employee Assistance Program

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in manufacturing.
• Able to perform a physical, hands-on job, on the plant floor.
• Experience scheduling preventative maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Ensure safe and efficient operating conditions of glass melting furnaces.
• Support continuous improvement and elimination of waste through ongoing analysis.
• Assist with troubleshooting problems within the manufacturing process.

Skills

Analytical skills

Data analysis

Communication skills

Education

High School diploma

Technical degree (chemical, mechanical, ceramic or manufacturing)

Job description

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

TheCombustion 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 trends
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

TheCombustion 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

TheCombustion Engineer should have:

• Solid understanding of combustion (oxy-fuel combustion)
• Strong analytical skills and data analysis
• Experience scheduling preventative maintenance
• Experience with environmental regulations
• Strong understanding of furnace controls and trends
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

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

Additional Information

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
• 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.

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