Combustion Engineer

Outokumpu; Alabama; On-site; USD 106,000 - 146,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) retirement plan with company-m—

Medical coverage with HDHP and PPO

Health Savings Accounts (HSA) and FSA

Dental and Vision coverage

Disability Insurance

Group Life and AD&D insurance

Wellness programs

Job summary

Outokumpu in Calvert, Alabama is seeking a skilled Combustion Engineer to join our Cold Rolling Works Maintenance team. The role focuses on preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance of combustion systems across annealing furnaces and boilers, with heavy field work.

You will troubleshoot issues, prepare technical reports, and collaborate with cross-functional teams while adhering to safety and environmental regulations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, chemical, electrical engineering or similar.
• 3–5 years of experience in combustion engineering.
• Experience with controls and instrumentation.
• Familiarity with environmental regulations and combustion testing.

Responsibilities

• Prepare technical reports and documentation.
• Troubleshoot and resolve combustion operations issues.
• About 20% desk work and about 80% field work.
• Any other task assigned.

Skills

Combustion principles

Instrumentation experience

Diagnostics expertise

Flow control knowledge

Education

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

Tools

Combustion analysis tools

Technical drawings interpretation

Job description

We are seeking a skilled Combustion Engineer to join our Cold Rolling Works Maintenance team in Calvert, North Mobile County, Alabama.

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
• Any other task assigned

Physical Requirements

• Ability to utilize personal protective equipment (hard hat, safety glasses, steel-toes 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) same 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 utilizing 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.

What we offer

• 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.

If you need an accommodation to complete any part of the application process due to a disability or medical condition, you may call 251-281-3631 or email [e-mail].