Process Engineer

National Gypsum Company; Westwego (LA); On-site; USD 96,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401(k) match

Paid Vacation

Tuition Reimbursement

Life Insurance

Job summary

National Gypsum Company seeks an experienced Electrical Engineer for manufacturing operations in Louisiana. You will lead electrical design, automation, troubleshooting, and training of technicians. Responsibilities include PLC review and updates, instrumentation calibration, and HMI programming.

Travel up to 5% and weekend shifts may be required. Emphasis on safety, cost control, and efficient production. The role offers competitive salary and comprehensive benefits within a stable, bonded

Qualifications

• BS degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• Experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong PLC programming and troubleshooting skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage electrical and electronic aspects of machinery and projects.
• Review and modify PLC programming for process continuity.
• Complete projects within scope and budget with specs and training.
• Assist production in troubleshooting and variances.
• Attend weekly management meetings and report status.
• Identify cost savings and safety improvements.
• Develop and train electrical technicians.
• Occasional weekends or off-shifts as needed.
• Install and calibrate instrumentation; handle HMI programming.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

PLC programming

Troubleshooting

Leadership

Safety oriented

Travel

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Associate degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Allen-Bradley PLCs

Instrumentation calibration

HMI programming

Job description

Major Job Responsibilities (not all inclusive):

* Management of electrical and electronic aspects of all current machinery as well as future engineering projects as it relates to design, automation, troubleshooting, and enhancement.
* Review current PLC programming and modify as needed to ensure process continuity and/orenhancements.
* Complete projects within scope and budget in agreed upon time frames. To include, but not limited to,hiring schematics, specifications, and operator training.
* Assist production in troubleshooting and other process variances.
* Attend weekly management meetings and update members as to project status.
* Look for opportunities to minimize costs, improve safety, and streamline operation wherever possible.
* Develop and train electrical technicians in the organization.
* Willing to work weekends or off-shifts as needed to resolve problems, projects, or emergencies.
* Installation and calibration of instrumentation. (Pressure transmitters, flow meters, RTD, etc.)HMI programming (iFix or PLC-5)
* Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

* BS degree in Electrical Engineering or Associate degree in same with a minimum of 2 years in amanufacturing environment.
* Self directed individual. Ability to work with minimal supervision and achieve results.
* Strong PLC programming (Allen-Bradley) and troubleshooting knowledge.
* Ability to work and communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical personnel.
* Basic burner knowledge(North American burners preferred)
* Excellent problem-solving skills.
* Understand and be willing to accept change and find "new ways" to tackle existing issues.
* Strong leadership ability.
* Safety oriented and focused.
* A willingness to travel domestically as much as 5% of the time
* Ineligible for hybrid work
* Physical ability to access all plant areas
* Ability to lift 50 lbs. required

Competitive Salary, with a general salary range of 96,336.00 to $120,420.00, or higher depending on education and experience.

BENEFITS INCLUDE:

• Competitive salary.
• Comprehensive benefits to include:
• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• 401(k) with employer match
• Retirement Account
• Parental Leave
• Fertility Services
• Adoption Assistance
• Paid Vacation
• Paid Holidays
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Life Insurance
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
• Flexible spending accounts
• Wellness Program with medical premium incentives
• And more...

- COVID Vaccine Personal Choice Employer

COMPANY INFORMATION:

National Gypsum Company, headquartered in Charlotte, NC, is the exclusive service provider of reliable, high-performance building products marketed under the Gold Bond®, ProForm® and PermaBASE® brands. The National Gypsum name - through its Gold Bond®, ProForm® and PermaBASE® product lines - has been synonymous with high-quality, innovative products, and exceptional customer service since 1925.

For decades, we have saved our customers time and money by providing the industry’s best, most reliable building products, resources and services. We are Building Products for a Better Future® one project at a time.

National Gypsum Company operates as a family of companies working together toward a common goal with collaboration and open communication. Our corporate entities include: NG Corporate, LLC; National Gypsum Services Company; Gold Bond Building Products, LLC; Gold Bond Canada, LLC; ProForm Finishing Products, LLC; PermaBASE Building Products, LLC; and Unifix Inc.

HIRING ENTITY: GOLD BOND BUILDING PRODUCTS, LLC.

The above information on this description has been designated to indicate the general nature and level of work. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of an associate assigned to this position. The company enforces a tobacco-free policy at all its locations.

All National Gypsum Company and corporate affiliate companies, including: NG Corporate, LLC, National Gypsum Services Company, Gold Bond Building Products, LLC, Gold Bond Canada, LLC, ProForm Finishing Products, LLC, PermaBASE Building Products, LLC and Unifix Inc, are Equal Opportunity Employers. Please visit www.nationalgypsum.com to view all of our exciting employment opportunities. Employment contingent upon successful completion of background investigation. Pre-employment drug screening is required. All companies participate in E-Verify. E-Verify is an internet-based system that compares information from an employee’s Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification, to data from U.S. Department of Homeland Security and Social Security Administration records to confirm employment eligibility. www.dhs.gov/e-verify.