Process Engineer

National Gypsum Company • Westwego, LA

11d • Onsite

About The Position

The Process Engineer will be responsible for the electrical and electronic aspects of all current machinery and future engineering projects, focusing on design, automation, troubleshooting, and enhancement. This role involves reviewing and modifying PLC programming to ensure process continuity and improvements, completing projects within scope and budget, and developing wiring schematics, specifications, and operator training. The engineer will also assist production with troubleshooting, attend management meetings to provide project status updates, and identify opportunities for cost reduction, safety improvement, and operational streamlining. Additionally, the role includes developing and training electrical technicians, performing installation and calibration of instrumentation (e.g., pressure transmitters, flow meters, RTDs), and HMI programming (iFix or PLC-5). Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• BS degree in Electrical Engineering or Associate degree in same with a minimum of 2 years in a manufacturing 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.
• Physical ability to access all plant areas.
• Ability to lift 50 lbs. required.

Nice To Haves

• Higher education and experience may lead to a higher salary.

Responsibilities

• 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/or enhancements.
• Complete projects within scope and budget in agreed upon time frames.
• Develop wiring 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.

Benefits

• 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…

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree