Combustion Engineer

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? O-I in Ringgold offers very competitive wages and a great benefits package! The plant is located an hour south from Greensboro, NC international airport and an hour north from Lynchburg, VA Liberty University. O-I is a company that is committed to fostering an inclusive environment and offers opportunity for growth and advancement.

The Combustion 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.

The Combustion 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

The Combustion Engineer should have:

• Strong analytical skills and data analysis
• Experience scheduling preventative maintenance
• Experience with environmental regulations
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong troubleshooting skills

• High School diploma or GED required
• Technical degree is a nice to have (chemical, mechanical, ceramic or manufacturing)
• 1-5 years of experience in glass container manufacturing
• Furnace operations experience and knowledge is needed 
• Previous supervisory experience is highly desired  
• Previous experience with SAP is preferred 
• Able to perform hands-on physical work, on the plant floor
• Able to lead and work independently
• Able to travel for training, plants visits and networking

What O-I Offers:

Salary Range:  The expected salary range for this position is between $78,000 and $95,000 and includes a possible 12% short-term incentive bonus. Actual pay will be adjusted based on 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 the 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 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 [email protected].