Furnace Reliability & Technology Engineer

Anchor Glass Container Corporation • Shakopee, MN

9d • $81,000 - $101,000

About The Position

This position will oversee CEM and COM systems, safeguard furnace assets, and serve as a reliable backup to the Batch & Furnace Supervisor. By learning and mastering the new furnace operation, technology and software, this role ensures operational continuity, protects the company’s significant investment, and supports a seamless leadership transition.

Requirements

• 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.

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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees