Process Engineer - Gypsum

Leveraging Data and Supporting Operations

Leveraging data systems and direct inspections to assess and monitor equipment for output quality, variability, reliability, and rate.
Providing direct plant support in troubleshooting, asset strategies, project development and execution.
Supporting and developing network of plant asset owners through mentorship, operating procedures, best practices, and Knowledge Shares.
Leading projects that restore, maintain and improve operations.
Developing and applying strategies to optimize ongoing operations with automation and innovative technologies.

Leading Improvement Projects

Leading projects that restore, maintain and improve operations.
Generate process documentation: PFDs/P&IDs (review/update), process narratives, SAFETY/operability assessments, and training materials.
Support vendor selection and technical evaluations for process equipment and control systems; partner with Purchasing on specifications.

Process Safety and Compliance

Lead and participate in HAZOPs, incident investigations, change management and permit activities to ensure process safety and environmental compliance.

Technical Expertise and Skills

• Leverage data systems and direct inspections to assess and monitor equipment for output quality, variability, reliability, and rate.
• Provide direct plant support in troubleshooting, asset strategies, project development and execution.
• Support and develop network of plant asset owners through mentorship, operating procedures, best practices, and Knowledge Shares.
• Generate process documentation: PFDs/P&IDs (review/update), process narratives, SAFETY/operability assessments, and training materials.
• Support vendor selection and technical evaluations for process equipment and control systems; partner with Purchasing on specifications.
• Lead and participate in HAZOPs, incident investigations, change management and permit activities to ensure process safety and environmental compliance.

Qualifications

• Two (2) or more years of process engineering, and/or building products manufacturing experience.
• Must have experience with Root Cause Analysis, performance gap identification and analysis, and project planning and execution.
• Ability to work in an industrial manufacturing plant environment, including extended periods of time in noisy, dusty, non-air conditioned or unheated areas.
• Experience with Microsoft Office Products.

Preferred Qualifications

• A bachelor’s degree or higher in Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical or a related technical discipline.
• Experience leading improvement teams.
• Ability to develop and execute preventative maintenance procedures.
• Data mining and analysis skills.
• Experience with computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS); MP2 desired.
• Three to seven (3-7) years’ experience in a manufacturing/process industry (chemical, minerals, pulp & paper, cement, or similar).
• Hands-on experience with process simulation/modeling tools (Aspen, HYSYS, MATLAB) and/or process-control tools (DCS/PLC basics).
• Familiarity with AutoCAD and P&ID review.
• Experience with SPC, DOE, root cause methodologies, and Lean/Six Sigma (Green/Black Belt preferred).
• Experience participating in HAZOPs, PSM/RMP, or similar process safety programs.
• Experience with Ecosys, MS Project, or other project/cost tracking tools is a plus.
• Professional Engineer (PE) or related certifications a plus.