National Gypsum Company · 16 hours ago
Plant Engineer
Phoenix, Arizona, United States
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
2+ years expNational Gypsum Company is a leading provider of high-performance building products. The Plant Engineer will ensure proper installation and maintenance of plant equipment and facilities, supporting both project and process engineering to enhance operational efficiency.
Food and BeverageManufacturing
No H1B
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
Providing support to the Maintenance Manager and Maintenance Department, the successful candidate will:
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
Qualification
Required
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
Domestic travel up to 25%
Ineligible for hybrid work
Physical ability to access all plant areas
Ability to lift 50 lbs
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
Company
National Gypsum Company
National Gypsum Company is an company which produces drywall gypsum boards
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Janice Kellett
EA to Chairman, President and CEO
Thomas C. Nelson
Chairman, President, and CEO
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