Process Engineer - Gypsum

Overview

Our Gypsum Facility in Blue Rapids is looking for a Process Engineer. This role will optimize production processes, troubleshoot and resolve technical issues, lead improvement projects, and support capital projects (coordination with Project Engineering). The role partners with Operations, Maintenance, EH&S, and Project teams to improve yield, reduce variability, conserve energy and ensure process safety and regulatory compliance.

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

• 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.
• Must be able and willing to work in an industrial manufacturing plant environment, including extended periods of time in noisy, dusty, non‑air‑conditioned or unheated areas.
• Ability to work on‑site and support shift/extended hours during troubleshooting, commissioning, or start‑up events.
• Experience with Microsoft Office Products.

• 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.
• Process mapping and optimization skills.
• Data mining and analysis skills.
• Experience with computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS); MP2 desired.
• 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&w.
• 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.

Our goal is for each employee, and their families, to live fulfilling and healthy lives. We provide essential resources and support to build and maintain physical, financial, and emotional strength—focusing on overall wellbeing so you can focus on what matters most. Our benefits plan includes: medical, dental, vision, flexible spending and health savings accounts, life insurance, short‑term and long‑term disability, retirement, paid vacation/time off, educational assistance, and may also include infertility assistance, paid parental leave and adoption assistance.

Specific eligibility criteria is set by the applicable Summary Plan Description, policy or guideline and benefits may vary by geographic region.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. Except where prohibited by state law, some offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test. This employer uses E‑Verify. Please  for additional information.