Assistant Plant Engineer

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. 

Why do you want to apply? If you are looking for a small-town environment without the hustle and bustle of the big city, this is the place for you.  Our Brockway and Crenshaw plants are conveniently located in an area that offers a multitude of options for outdoor enthusiasts.  O-I is a company that is committed to fostering an inclusive environment and offers opportunities for growth and advancement.  

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

• Trade school or Bachelor degree in Engineering would be a preferred - high school diploma or equivalent combination of education and relevant work experience required.
• Industrial electrical experience required
• 5 years of experience in a maintenance leadership position in a manufacturing facility, glass industry experience is preferred

Additional Information

What we offer at O-I: 

Salary Range:  The expected salary range for this position is between $91,330 - $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 
• Health, dental, prescription and vision care coverage
• Generous insurance discounts with participation in Company wellness program
• Wellness incentive where you can earn money for your HSA or HRA 
• Group life insurance
• Accidental death & dismemberment insurance
• Voluntary employee and dependent life insurance
• Weekly disability insurance
• Paid sick time
• Parental leave benefits
• 401(k) retirement saving plans with defined contributions

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.

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 hr.recruiters@o-i.com.

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