Furnace Operator – Float Glass Production

About the role

Obeikan Glass Company is looking for an experienced Furnace Operator to join its Float Glass Production team. You will be responsible for operating and monitoring the float glass furnace, ensuring safe, stable, and efficient production while maintaining product quality.

Key responsibilities

• Operate and monitor the float glass furnace, controlling temperature, pressure, gas emissions, glass level, and natural gas firing.
• Adjust DCS‑controlled parameters to keep optimal operating conditions.
• Conduct routine field inspections, identify abnormalities, and report equipment or process issues promptly.
• Respond to operational incidents and follow emergency procedures.
• Perform basic autonomous maintenance and support planned and unplanned maintenance interventions.
• Record operating data, furnace parameters, and shift activities; ensure effective handovers.
• Follow HSE, quality, and 5S standards, reporting near‑misses and unsafe conditions.
• Collaborate with shift teams to meet production, quality, and performance targets.

Required profile

• Diploma in Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical, Industrial Engineering or related field.
• Minimum 5 years of experience as a Furnace Operator in a float glass manufacturing plant.

Required skills

• DCS operation and process monitoring
• Combustion systems knowledge
• Natural gas firing expertise
• Furnace temperature control
• Process troubleshooting
• Preventive maintenance
• Autonomous maintenance