Asset Manager (Float/Flat)

We are excited to offer a unique opportunity for individuals with float and flat furnaces experience to join our team as an Asset Manager in a global remote working environment. You will build strong relationships with our customers, focusing particularly on float furnaces, and ensure the successful execution of the Digital Furnace Management (DFM) program. Your expertise with float and flat furnaces will be necessary in guiding customers to interpret data findings and provide insights to optimize their furnace operations. This position is ideal for those who are skilled in overseeing the operational efficiency and safety of flat or float furnaces and are skilled at driving meaningful improvements in furnace management.

Who We Are

PaneraTech, Inc develops unique solutions to help customers reliably make more product with their critical assets. Many heavy manufacturing industries such as steel, glass, cement, copper, and aluminum use high temperature processing to melt tons of material in a day. We help in two main areas:

• Asset Life Extension – With our patented solution in the glass and steel industry, we help manufacturers in over 40 countries make data-driven decisions using sensors, data, and AI. This results in longer asset campaigns with higher annual production.
• Enabling the next generation of workers – Heavy industry has relied on the experience of employees who worked for 20-30 years in one plant. As a generation of operators and engineers retire, we bridge the experience gap with technology, data, and expertise. We offer solutions to our customers to make their process more data-driven so that an early career workforce can flourish.

Working at PaneraTech

At PaneraTech, you will be part of a global, innovative and hybrid working team. In this collaborative and inspiring culture that is fostered by a creative and intellectually stimulating work environment, you will be encouraged to bring the best out of yourself and your colleagues. We tripled our size in 2023 and while still growing; we are looking for professionals willing to work in a fast-paced environment, cannot wait to excel in their work and are crazy about improvement! We recognize our colleagues’ achievements and both individual and team performance is valuable to us.

Key Responsibilities

• Taking ownership of defined KPIs and collaborating closely with corporate and plant teams to ensure successful monitoring and maintenance of furnaces.
• Analyzing production data and refractory thickness sensor data to interpret trends and patterns, providing insights for effective furnace maintenance and operational action plans.
• Conducting monthly and quarterly meetings to review processes, audit, and sensor data, and providing actionable recommendations aligned with production and CAPEX objectives for each furnace.
• Collaborating with plant personnel to utilize the XSight platform on a tablet for daily furnace inspections and monitoring.
• Optimizing asset visibility across the organization.
• Developing and delivering training programs on PaneraTech’s technology for digital asset management.
• Providing technical support to troubleshoot and resolve customer issues.
• Maintaining accurate records of training sessions, customer interactions, and technical support provided.
• Preparing reports on customer feedback, system performance, and recommendations.
• Staying updated on advancements and features of PaneraTech technology and enhancing knowledge and skills to support customers and contribute to technology development.
• Managing the audit and monitoring of multiple glass furnaces across different plants.
• Coordinating with internal teams and external stakeholders for seamless execution.
• Adhering to PaneraTech's safety policies, promoting safety leadership, enforcing safety rules, and maintaining a safe working environment.
• Preparing audit reports and recommendations and following the DFM workflow.

Requirements

• Proven experience in furnace asset management, with a strong preference for candidates with a background in float and/or flat furnace operations within the manufacturing sector.
• Minimum of 15 years of direct experience in managing and operating float and/or flat furnaces, essential for this role.
• Extensive knowledge and hands-on experience in conducting refractory audits and assessments.
• Capability to evaluate refractory conditions, identify potential issues, and recommend necessary maintenance or replacement strategies.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, crucial for effectively training customers and presenting audit findings.
• Ability to work in high-temperature conditions and meet the sensory and physical demands of the job.
• Flexibility to adapt to various industrial environments, with a strong problem-solving aptitude.
• Analytical skills with a proven ability to interpret data and translate it into actionable insights.
• Detail-oriented and highly organized, capable of conducting thorough audits and preparing comprehensive reports.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and prioritize tasks effectively under pressure.
• Well-versed in safety regulations with a steadfast commitment to promoting and maintaining a safe working environment.

Travel

This is a remote position that will require 50% travel to our customers worldwide.

Benefits

At PaneraTech, we value our employees' well-being and offer a range of benefits to support them. These include:

Flexible work hours to promote a healthy work-life balance.

Paid Time Off and Holiday Time Off to allow for relaxation and rejuvenation.

Join us at PaneraTech and become part of a dynamic team dedicated to delivering cutting-edge solutions in the glass and steel industry.