Assistant Plant Engineer

O-I; Toano (VA); On-site; USD 92,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation time

Paid holidays

Medical, dental, vision coverage

Pre-tax accounts

Well-being program

Job summary

O-I is seeking an Assistant Plant Engineer at the Toano, VA plant. You will support the Plant Engineer in directing maintenance across systems, equipment, and facilities, with focus on uptime and safety. Strong electrical background and leadership in maintenance are essential.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree in engineering or equivalent experience, and involves coordinating with contractors and supervising maintenance teams in a manufacturing setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering preferred; technical trade school training, or a high school diploma/equivalent with relevant work experience will be considered.
• Industrial electrical experience is required.
• 5 years of maintenance leadership experience in a manufacturing facility; glass industry experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist in directing preventive maintenance programs.
• Coordinate and supervise construction and service work by outside contractors.
• Conduct periodic inspections of plant systems, equipment, facilities and grounds.
• Review shift operations and implement actions affecting processing, procedures, personnel, equipment, and customer requirements.
• Track downtime and provide solutions to decrease downtime.

Skills

Maintenance leadership

Electrical background

Communication

Furnace operations

Maintenance software

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Technical trade school or HS diploma with experience

Tools

Maintenance management software

Job description

Company Description

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 the 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.

Why do you want to apply?

Since 1980 the O-I Plant in Toano has been a well-respected employer in the community. Offering above average compensation and excellent benefits. It boasts a multi-cultural workforce and combines strong leadership with a collaborative union environment. Furthermore, O-I fosters an inclusive atmosphere with opportunity for growth and advancement. Toano, VA is close to major Historic Triangle attractions such as Colonial Williamsburg, and the Busch Gardens Williamsburg and Water Country USA theme parks.

Job Description

The Assistant Plant Engineer assists the Plant Engineer in leading and directing salaried and hourly personnel engaged in all phases of the plant engineering function, including installation, and repair and maintenance of all plant systems, equipment, grounds and facilities.

The Assistant Plant Engineer Should Have

• Strong maintenance and/or furnace operations background
• Experience with maintenance management software
• Experience in a maintenance leadership role
• Strong electrical background
• Ability to communicate effectively with all levels within the organization

The Assistant Plant Engineer Will

• Assist in directing preventive maintenance programs
• Coordinate and supervise all construction and service work performed by outside contractors
• Conduct periodic inspections of all plant systems, equipment, facilities and grounds
• Review shift operations, make decisions, and implement actions relative to changes on shifts that may impact processing, procedures, personnel, equipment, and customer requirements
• Track downtime and provide solutions to decrease downtime

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering preferred; technical trade school training, or a high school diploma/equivalent combined with relevant work experience, will also be considered
• ALsoIndustrial electrical experience required
• 5 years of experience in a maintenance leadership position in a manufacturing facility, glass industry experience is preferred

What we offer at O-I

Salary Range: The expected salary range for this position is between $92,00- $115,000 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

O-I is an Equal Opportunity and Aff… 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 stie may request reasonable accommodations by emailing [e-mail].