Permanent Placement / Direct Placement Title: Process Engineer Compensation: up to $155K, commensurate with experience. Plus Benefits and Bonus. Location: West of Houston, TX Company Description: Our client's specialty synthetic wax segment produces specialty polyethylene and poly alpha olefin waxes and provides custom processing services. The specialty polyethylene waxes are used in markets from paints and inks to adhesives, coatings, and PVC lubricants. The highly specialized synthetic poly alpha olefin waxes are used in applications such as toner in printers and as additives for candles providing rigidity and retention of fragrances. These waxes are sold in solid form as pastilles or, for large adhesive companies, in bulk liquid form. Position Description: The Process Engineer does all the Process Engineering roles in addition to serving as a leader in areas of project implementation, mentoring less-experienced engineers, developing projects that lead to innovative optimized solutions, leading incident investigations, and developing best practices within the production and engineering processes. This person will also be managing capital projects. Don't miss this amazing opportunity with a company this is growing and experiencing exciting times. Responsibilities:

• Supports capital projects as Direct Project Manager or Process Engineer and coordinates use of outside engineering/construction firm(s).

• Oversees process design projects and ensures the efficient and safe functioning of all the processes related to product manufacturing. Develops innovative solutions, enhances, and implements systems that increase efficiency and optimize all phases of service or production processes, from design to manufacturing.

• Designs processes and equipment related to the development and commercialization of products or services that are cost effective and within project budget.

• Recommends changes or upgrades to equipment, work methods, or other aspects of the process to improve efficiency and utilization of resources including labor, energy and raw materials.

• Improves process capability and production volume while maintaining and improving quality standards. Collects production data and applies standard scientific and statistical methods to analyze, document, and diagram production processes.

• Identifies process bottlenecks and devises solutions to resolve. Leads or participates in incident investigations and advises on corrective actions.

• Participates in PHA's as needed, focused on new capital and business development projects

  Qualifications:

• Minimum 6 years of plant operation experience in either a batch or continuous environment.

• Proven leadership skills and ability to influence at a local level and across a broad organization.

• Knowledge of industry standards and practices.

• Strong communication skills, interpersonal skills and ability to build relationships.

• Experience in capital project execution

  Education & Certifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or related field required.

  Benefits:

• 401K

• Medical / Dental / Vision

  Equal Opportunity Statement: RCM is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. Pay Transparency: RCM believes in transparency and fairness in compensation. We are committed to providing our employees with competitive salaries that reflect their skills, experience, and contributions to our organization. As part of our commitment to pay transparency, we want to provide you with as much information as possible about our compensation practices. Disclaimer: This job posting is intended to describe the general nature and the level of the work to be performed. It is not intended to include every job duty and responsibility specific to the position. RCM reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities to meet business and organizational needs as necessary. About RCM: RCM is a leading provider of Business, IT, and Engineering Services to over 1,000 clients in the commercial marketplace. RCM partners with clients to define, implement and manage a broad range of technologies across multiple platforms, systems, and networks. Our broad geographic presence ensures that a proven and reliable tactical and strategic capability is available and deployable virtually everywhere in North America.