Combustion Engineer

Outokumpu Chrome Oy; Alabama; On-site; USD 106,100 - 145,900; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid holidays and floating holidays

401(k) with company match

Medical coverage

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Dental and vision coverage

Disability insurance

Life and AD&D insurance

Voluntary benefits

Wellness programs

Job summary

Outokumpu Chrome Oy is seeking a combustion engineer to oversee preventive, predictive, corrective maintenance and troubleshooting of coil annealing furnaces and related systems at CRW facilities. The role involves field work ~80% with opportunities to work on combustion controls, diagnostics, and safety compliance.

Ideal candidates have a strong background in combustion principles, testing, and ability to interpret technical drawings, with 3-5 years of relevant experience and a Bachelor’s

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, chemical, electrical engineering or similar.
• 3-5 years of experience in combustion engineering.
• Controls and instrumentation experience.
• Hands-on combustion system testing and diagnostics.
• Solid understanding of combustion principles.
• Proficiency in combustion analysis tools and techniques.
• Familiarity with relevant environmental regulations.
• Ability to interpret and create technical drawings and schematics.
• Combustion systems knowledge and fault finding.
• Knowledge of flow control systems such as valves, flow meters.

Responsibilities

• Prepare technical reports and documentation.
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to combustion operations.
• This position requires about 20% desk work and about 80% field work.

Skills

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Safety awareness

Multi-tasking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, chemical, electrical Engineering or similar

Job description

Objective

This position is responsible of but not limited to the preventive, predictive, corrective maintenance, and troubleshooting, including the combustion fuel / air ratio controls, refractory repair, and improvement projects associated with coil annealing furnaces at the connection bay, HAPL annealing furnace in the Cold Roll Works (CRW), CAPL annealing furnace in the CRW, Boilers in the CRW courtyard.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, chemical, electrical Engineering or similar
• Proven minimum 3-5 years of experience in combustion engineering
• Controls and instrumentation experience
• Hands‑on experience with combustion system testing and diagnostics
• Solid understanding of combustion principles
• Proficiency in combustion analysis tools and techniques
• Familiarity with relevant environmental regulations
• Ability to interpret and create technical drawings and schematics
• Combustion systems knowledge and fault finding
• Knowledge of flow control systems such as valves, flow meters

Competencies and skills

• Strong problem‑solving and analytical skills
• Attention to detail. Thoroughness and attention to detail are crucial for ensuring accurate operations and preventing errors.
• Awareness of the safety standards and legislation
• Multi‑tasking with the ability to prioritize.

Responsibilities

• Prepare technical reports and documentation
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to combustion operations
• This position requires about 20% desk work and about 80% field work

Physical Requirements

• Ability to utilize personal protective equipment (hard hat, safety glasses, steel‑toe shoes, goggles, respirator, safety harness, safety line, etc.) safely per OSHA standards
• Must have the ability to climb in a safe manner (climbing as a minimum includes stairs, ladders and ramps), as well as ability to walk long distances and demonstrate good balance on uneven terrain or maneuvering obstacles
• Ability to withstand exposure to elevated ambient temperature for extended periods of time
• Must be able to work in extreme heat
• Exposure to wet and/or humid conditions, vibrations, dust and asphalt
• Must be able to work in a high noise environment where the use of hearing protection is required
• Ability to frequently use hands or fingers to handle or feel objects/materials
• Ability to work in areas with strong magnetic fields
• Bend, twist, lift, stand, walk, reach, see, move, and hear as required by specific position
• Ability to frequently reach with hands and arms
• Must be able to communicate using radios, phones and/or intercom systems
• Ability to perform physically demanding work including lifting and/or moving up to 50 lbs. utilizing proper lifting techniques.

Salary range

USD 106,100-145,900 plus bonus.

Benefits

• 10 paid observed holidays plus 2 additional floating holidays to use at your discretion. 80 hours of paid time off annually, prorated based on hire date.
• 401(k) retirement plan with a 100% company match on the first 6% of your contributions
• Medical coverage with HDHP and PPO plan options featuring affordable premiums and deductibles
• Employer HSA contribution of $1,000 (individual) or $2,000 (family) for team members enrolled in the HDHP plan
• Health Savings Accounts (HSA) and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Dental and vision coverage
• Employer paid Short Term and Long Term Disability Insurance
• Employer paid Group Life and AD&D insurance equal to 2½ times annual salary, with optional Supplemental Life and AD&D coverage
• Voluntary benefits, including Aflac supplemental plans, Aura Identity and Fraud protection, and Legal Insurance
• Employer paid wellness programs, including Calm Health, Hinge Health, and Lark

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, age, citizenship, color, religion, sex, marital status, national origin, disability status, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.