Assistant Plant Electrical Engineer

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 the 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? Since 1980 the O-I Plant in Toano has been a well-respected employer in the community. Offering above average compensation and excellent benefits. It boasts a multi-cultural workforce and combines strong leadership with a collaborative union environment. Furthermore, O-I fosters an inclusive atmosphere with opportunity for growth and advancement. Toano, VA is close to major Historic Triangle attractions such as Colonial Williamsburg, and the Busch Gardens Williamsburg and Water Country USA theme parks.

The Assistant Plant Electrical 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 Electrical 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 Electrical 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

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering preferred, technical trade school training, or a high school diploma/equivalent combined with relevant work experience, will also be considered; ALsoIndustrial electrical experience required; 5 years of experience in a maintenance leadership position in a manufacturing facility, glass industry experience is preferred

Benefits

Vacation time and paid holidays; Medical, dental, prescription and vision care coverage; Pre-tax accounts; Well-being program which includes 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