Plant Engineer

National Gypsum Company•National City, MI

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The purpose of the Plant Engineer position is to ensure the proper installation and maintenance of plant equipment and facilities to provide a safe, efficient, and cost-effective operation. This position will report to the Plant Manager. This position requires up to 25% travel and is hybrid work ineligible.

Requirements

A Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering, Electrical Engineering preferred or, equivalent work experience.
A minimum of two years manufacturing experience.
Strong competency in PLC programming, AutoCAD, and troubleshooting.
Working knowledge of industrial electricity (power distribution, motor controls, etc.).
Excellent problem-solving skills.
Ability to effectively communicate with all levels of management, possess leadership and training skills.
Physical ability to access all plant areas.
Ability to lift 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

Act as both a Project and Process Engineer for the plant and support the maintenance manager and the maintenance department’s efforts.
Assist in preparation of capital budgets by recommending specific projects, preparing appropriation requests, and obtaining competitive prices and/or bids.
Manage and complete Capital budget projects on-time and under budget.
Complete installation of project equipment, complete all appropriate training for operations and maintenance personnel and develop all required SOPs and PMs for those projects.
Evaluate plant equipment needs and recommend to the plant manager equipment to be purchased.
Coordinate with Division Engineering on all projects that require engineering assistance.
Prepare annual facility audit to assess the physical condition of buildings, grounds, and equipment. Estimate expenditures involved, determine implementation timeframe and set the priority of each project.
Troubleshoot electrical/mechanical failures and develop solutions.
Develop and implement strategies for process control technology upgrades.
Evaluate production problems related to plant equipment and recommend changes to the Plant Manager.
Design new equipment or modify existing equipment to improve plant operations.
Analyze new equipment for possible application to manufacturing process.
Assist plant purchasing agent and maintenance manager with the purchase of repair parts and services in accordance with quality, low cost, and delivery requirements.
Assist maintenance depart with preventive and predictive maintenance programs.
Liaison for Plant Control Systems, i.e.. Fire System, Chiller, Air Compressors, etc.
Mentor the Electrical Apprentice.
Other duties as assigned.