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Job Description
The Plant Engineer s accountable for managing the maintenance of the plant’s production equipment, furnace, electrical systems, building and grounds. Ensures plant is in compliance with environmental and safety regulations.
The Plant Engineer will:- Conduct periodic inspection of all plant systems, equipment, facilities and grounds.
- Oversee all changes or upgrades.
- Ensures preventive maintenance is followed on production equipment by scheduling repairsand upgrades while simultaneously working to maximize plant uptime.
- Supervise training of personnel to ensure all crafts (electrical, hydraulic and mechanical)have the required level of expertise. Ensures efficiency and high standards are maintained.
- Communicate and directs the application of prescribed safety and environmental regulations.
- Consults with and provides information and guidance to engineering personnel on projectsrelated to plant systems, furnace, building and grounds.
- Coordinate and directs outside contracting work associated with plant system, furnace andfacility.
- Prepares estimates and specifications of plant projects, determining crew size, trades involvedand materials required to complete projects.
- Ensure departmental personnel are properly trained and provided with appropriatedevelopment as required
- Carry out, with involvement of floor personnel, weekly/monthly workplace safety inspections
- Ensure safety corrective actions are implemented
- Investigate all accidents or safety incidents within the Plant, ensuring proper “root cause analysis” to provide remedial action to prevent reoccurrence
- Champion energy savings initiations
- Ensure effective management of department budget
- Support job change initiatives to improve performance
- Remain consistent with lean six sigma principles, ensure the development of a continuousimprovement culture within the Plant by involving relevant salary and hourly workforce in theon going identification, development and implementation of improvements to the manufacturing process / performance, ie: implementation of lean six sigma principles.
- May oversee plant apprenticeship program
- Opportunity for future growth and advancement
- Generous, Award-winning 401(k) plan w/ employer contribution & match
- Comprehensive benefits package
- and much more…
Qualifications
The Plant Engineer should have:- Bachelor’s Degree in engineering or related field required OR equivalent years of experience in an Engineering role.
- Minimum of 8 years of experience in maintenance or engineering management position
If you are smart, passionate, innovative, culturally open, curious and collaborative, we’d like to hear from you.
O-I is committed to fostering an inclusive environment that attracts and embraces the brightest minds and creates a culture that welcomes a diversity of ideas and perspectives while encouraging growth and rewarding performance.
Additional Information
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
O-I is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, or in order to perform the essential functions of a position, please contact O-I at [emailprotected] and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.