Furnace Reliability & Technology Engineer

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About Us:

Anchor Glass Container LLC, headquartered in Tampa, Florida, is a leading North American manufacturer of premium glass containers with five, strategically located production facilities throughout the US. Founded in 1983, Anchor serves many of the most iconic and recognizable consumer packaging brands in the beer, beverage, spirits and food industries. Anchor Glass Container LLC strives to exceed customer expectations through unrelenting attention to detail. What we do goes beyond glass making. We find incredible meaning in all the small things that create enriching experiences for customers and consumers alike. Everything we do – creating, customizing, shipping, collaborating – we do with the customer’s best interests in mind. Each solution is the result of a thousand-and-one details coming together in brilliant succession, thanks to our team of experts that do whatever it takes to make life easier and more enjoyable for our customers. With over 2,000 US-based team members, Anchor Glass has the size and scale to service all of your glass packaging needs, without the complexity and bureaucracy associated with larger suppliers. Excellence is in the details!

Anchor Glass in an Equal Opportunity Employer

Job Summary

MAIN POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:

·         Learn and master the new furnace operation, technology, and software integration.

·         Oversee and maintain CEM (Continuous Emissions Monitoring) and COM (Continuous Opacity Monitoring) systems to ensure compliance and reliability.

·         Support daily furnace operations, providing backup leadership for the Batch & Furnace Supervisor.

·         Safeguard critical furnace assets through preventive maintenance, operational discipline, and continuous monitoring.

·         Collaborate with maintenance, engineering, and operations teams to minimize downtime, energy and optimize production efficiency.

·         Provide technical troubleshooting and guidance on furnace-related issues.

·         Mentor and develop team members to retain knowledge and build future talent within the department.

·         Drive continuous improvement initiatives in furnace performance, energy efficiency, and environmental compliance.

·         Ensure safe, reliable, and sustainable furnace operations.

EMPLOYEE QUALIFICATIONS:

·         Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Industrial Engineering (preferred), or equivalent technical experience.

·         5+ years of experience in furnace or industrial operations, with strong technical expertise.

·         Hands-on experience with furnace automation, monitoring systems (CEM/COM), and industrial software.

·         Demonstrated leadership skills with the ability to supervise, coach, and mentor employees.

·         Strong communication, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.

·         Willingness to work day shift with on-call availability and flexibility as required by furnace operations.

- Pay Range $81,000 - $101,000 - based on experience