PROJECT ENGINEER - RMA

Ravago Americas•Baytown, TX

9d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for managing projects from concept through commissioning, including equipment selection, engineering design, procurement, installation, startup, and performance verification. The Project Engineer will work closely with Operations, Maintenance, EHS, Quality, Supply Chain, Commercial, and Executive Leadership teams to deliver projects that improve capacity, quality, sustainability, and profitability across Ravago's manufacturing network. The position combines strong engineering and project management skills with a hands-on approach, excellent communication abilities, and a commitment to continuous improvement.

Requirements

Working primarily on manufacturing shop floor and not behind desk.
5+ years of engineering and project management experience in manufacturing
Demonstrated leadership capabilities.
Must possess excellent interpersonal, people management and problem solving skills.
Must have excellent written and verbal communication capabilities.
Detail oriented, system thinker, disciplined, ability to prioritize and multi-task.
Proficient in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Word, ERP’s)

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s Degree in technical field is preferred.

Responsibilities

Help transfer best process and equipment practices across production lines.
Work with S & E Coordinator, where necessary, to update PPE requirements.
Implement necessary environmental controls to avoid pollution and contamination.
Lead capital projects from concept development through startup and project closeout.
Develop project scopes, cost estimates, schedules, risk assessments, and project execution plans.
Manage projects ranging from equipment upgrades to large-scale plant expansions.
Track budgets, schedules, change orders, and project performance metrics.
Ensure projects meet safety, quality, environmental, and operational requirements.
Provide regular project updates to plant leadership and corporate stakeholders.
Support projects involving plastic compounding operations, twin-screw and single-screw extrusion systems, pelletizing systems, blending and ingredient handling systems, color concentrates and additive masterbatch production, engineered polymer compounds, mechanical recycling processes, material receiving, storage, and conveying systems, and packaging and automated warehousing systems.
Developing equipment specifications.
Reviewing PFDs, P&IDs, equipment layouts, and utility requirements.
Optimizing manufacturing processes to improve throughput and quality.
Supporting implementation of new products and formulations.
Lead projects supporting post-industrial (PIR) and post-consumer recycled (PCR) resin production.
Implement technologies related to size reduction and shredding, washing and separation, melt filtration, extrusion recycling, and pelletizing and product finishing.
Drive initiatives that improve material recovery, yield, quality, and sustainability performance.
Support Ravago's circular economy and recycling growth initiatives.
Develop RFQs and technical bid packages.
Evaluate equipment proposals and supplier capabilities.
Support supplier selection processes and contract reviews.
Participate in design reviews, Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT), and Site Acceptance Tests (SAT).
Manage contractor and supplier activities during installation and commissioning.
Support PLC, HMI, SCADA, and process control system upgrades.
Coordinate with controls engineers and automation suppliers.
Identify opportunities to improve equipment reliability and operational efficiency.
Participate in troubleshooting and root cause investigations.
Lead commissioning and startup activities for new equipment and production systems.
Develop startup plans and punch lists.
Verify achievement of equipment performance guarantees.
Coordinate operator and maintenance training.
Ensure complete turnover of project documentation.