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Role description:

The Project Electrical Engineer provides technical expertise while carrying out and completing designs, engineering drawings, construction, installation, and rebuilding of facilities and equipment within the area of discipline. The area of discipline includes but is not limited to power distribution systems, boosting systems, batch house/furnace controls, furnace repairs, plant support on electrical systems, emergency generators, switchgear, and other areas associated with glass container manufacturing.

Responsibilities:

Develop solutions for Ardagh Glass Packaging plants to satisfy the capacity customer and quality constraints and ensure they fall within the Ardagh Group Capital Plan

Supervise capital projects and interface with contractors and other Ardagh Group engineers during field installations

Prepare conceptual drawings, and budgetary project estimates, and submit Capital Approval Requests for management approval

Develop project scope definition, materials and labor cost estimates, and competitive bidding documents for equipment and contract work

Work closely with and involve the plant team while developing scopes for the electrical engineering-related projects

Seek potential bidders, coordinate the bidding process, and prepare bid packages and equipment specifications

Evaluate new processes and equipment to determine the benefits to Ardagh Glass Packaging

Investigate circumstances surrounding each assigned project and prepare a definition of objectives

Prepare calculations, design layouts, and AutoCAD drawings as required for project study evaluation approval and installation

Provide operational support and troubleshooting for ongoing issues that plant teams cannot manage.

Participate and/or lead root cause analysis on equipment failures

Document maintenance task steps to properly maintain manufacturing equipment

Work with and support plant maintenance teams with respect to preventive and predictive maintenance of the electrical systems

Train plant operations and maintenance teams on the operation/troubleshooting of the electrical systems in glass bottle manufacturing

Work closely with and involve plant team while developing scopes for the electrical engineering related projects

Minimum skills / qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or a related field

Seven (7) years in a manufacturing environment including construction and project management experience

Ability to design and render working drawings for a variety of manufacturing processes

Effective written and verbal communication skills

Proficient in planning and organization

Detail-oriented and can identify problems and make recommendations

Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite

Ability to travel up to 50%

Preferred skills / qualifications:

Prior experience in glass container process equipment and production

Prior experience with preventive and/or predictive maintenance programs and CMMS

Servant leader mindset while supporting engineering and plant teams

Benefits Offered:

Medical, prescription, dental and vision plans

Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)

Life insurance

401(k) retirement plan with company match and an employer retirement contribution

Paid holidays, floating days and vacation

Short- and Long-Term Disability (STD/LTD)

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Tuition reimbursement program

Professional and personal development opportunities through Employee Resource Groups

Benefits available from day 1 of employment

Flexible and hybrid working hours

Please note the compensation and benefits information above is accurate as of the date of this posting. Ardagh reserves the right to modify this information at any time in accordance with applicable law.

About Ardagh Glass Packaging (AGP)

Ardagh Glass Packaging (AGP) is a global supplier of recyclable glass packaging for brand owners in the beverage, food, pharmaceutical and chemical sectors. An operating business of sustainable packaging business Ardagh Group, AGP is a leading industry player across Europe, Africa and the Americas with innovative production capabilities. AGP operates 35 glass production facilities in twelve countries, employing more than 12,500 employees with sales of approximately $4.1 billion in 2025. In May 2026, AGP launched Clearly Ardagh, a major strategic initiative designed to enhance our capabilities and reinforce our commitment to all stakeholders.

Ardagh is passionate about sustainability and has a reputation for innovation. We push the boundaries of what’s possible, pioneering new production methods, new design techniques and new ways to recycle and save energy. Our aim is to reduce any negative environmental impact while remaining economically sustainable and socially responsible. We believe that the success of our business depends on the success of our people. We strive to create working environments where our employees feel valued, can work to their full potential, and where their achievements are celebrated. Here at Ardagh, we offer exciting and rewarding opportunities for talented and creative people. If you have ambition and want to make an impact with your career, come and join our team, you’ll enjoy the journey!

Ardagh Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other basis prohibited by federal, state, and local law.

Ardagh Group complies with federal, state, and local disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. Contact Kelly Molloy (kelly.molloy@ardaghgroup.com) if a reasonable accommodation is needed.