Director of Technical Services - Bay City, Tx

Richard, Wayne and Roberts; Bay City (TX); Sur place; USD 180 000 - 240 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

RWR Enterprises Inc. is seeking an accomplished Director of Engineering to provide strategic and operational leadership across Reliability, Turnaround, Process Engineering, Process Control and Project Engineering functions.

The role focuses on safe, reliable asset operation while driving capital project execution, continuous improvement, and long-term asset performance within a highly regulated manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering or related engineering discipline.
• Minimum 15 years of engineering experience in chemical/process manufacturing.
• At least 5 years of leadership experience managing multidisciplinary engineering teams.
• Proven success leading reliability, process engineering, turnaround, and capital project programs in a highly regulated environment.
• Strong knowledge of process safety principles and applicable industry regulations.
• Proven ability to lead organizational change and influence cross-functional stakeholders.

Responsabilités

• Provide strategic leadership for Reliability, Turnaround, Process Engineering, Process Control, and Project Engineering teams; develop objectives to improve asset reliability and plant performance.
• Lead major plant turnarounds including planning, scheduling, and execution; coordinate cross-functional resources to meet safety, reliability, schedule, and cost goals.
• Oversee optimization of manufacturing processes to improve production efficiency, raw material utilization, energy consumption, and process safety; guide process models and simulations.
• Lead Project Engineering and Electrical & Instrumentation teams in capital projects; manage multi-year investment strategy and ensure on-time, on-budget delivery.
• Manage engineering budgets and collaborate with Operations, Maintenance, HSE, Finance, IT, and Supply Chain to drive continuous improvement and safety culture.

Connaissances

Leadership

Strategic planning

Cross-functional collaboration

Budget management

Stakeholder engagement

Formation

Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering

Description du poste

Director of Engineering

About the Opportunity A leading global chemical manufacturing organization is seeking an experienced Director of Engineering to provide strategic and operational leadership across Reliability, Turnaround, Process Engineering, Process Control, and Project Engineering functions. This executive leadership role is responsible for ensuring the safe, reliable, and efficient operation of manufacturing assets while driving operational excellence, capital project execution, continuous improvement, and long- term asset performance. The successful candidate will lead multidisciplinary engineering teams and partner with operations and corporate stakeholders to execute strategic initiatives that support business growth and operational reliability.

Key Responsibilities

Engineering Leadership

Provide strategic leadership for Reliability, Turnaround, Process Engineering, Process Control, and Project Engineering teams. Develop departmental objectives that improve asset reliability, operational efficiency, and plant performance. Build high-performing teams through effective recruiting, coaching, mentoring, and talent development. Ensure engineering systems, standards, and work processes support safe and effective plant operations.

Turnaround Management

Lead the planning, scheduling, and execution of major plant turnarounds. Coordinate cross-functional resources to achieve safety, reliability, schedule, and cost objectives. Drive continuous improvement by incorporating lessons learned into future turnaround planning and execution.

Process Engineering

Oversee optimization of manufacturing processes to improve production efficiency, raw material utilization, energy consumption, and process safety. Guide the development and application of process models and simulations to support operational improvements. Ensure engineering activities comply with applicable regulatory requirements and recognized industry standards.

Capital Projects

Lead Project Engineering and Electrical & Instrumentation Engineering teams in the planning and execution of capital improvement projects. Develop and manage a multi-year capital investment strategy aligned with business objectives. Ensure projects are delivered safely, on schedule, within budget, and in accordance with engineering and quality standards. Promote best practices in project management, cost control, and risk mitigation.

Operational Excellence

Manage engineering budgets and optimize resource utilization. Support continuous improvement initiatives across engineering and manufacturing operations. Collaborate with Operations, Maintenance, HSE, Finance, IT, Supply Chain, and other cross-functional teams to achieve organizational goals. Foster a culture centered on safety, accountability, innovation, and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

Required Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering or a related engineering discipline. Minimum of 15 years of engineering experience within the chemical, petrochemical, refining, or similar process manufacturing industry. At least 5 years of leadership experience managing multidisciplinary engineering organizations. Demonstrated success leading reliability, process engineering, turnaround, and capital project programs in a highly regulated manufacturing environment. Strong knowledge of process safety principles and applicable industry regulations. Proven ability to lead organizational change, manage large engineering teams, and influence cross-functional stakeholders.

Technical Expertise

Candidates should possess strong knowledge of: Chemical process engineering Reaction, distillation, and heat transfer systems Process optimization and process control Equipment design and scale-up Asset reliability and maintenance strategies Capital project planning and execution Risk assessment and mitigation Engineering standards and best practices

Leadership Competencies

Strategic planning and execution Budget and resource management Team leadership, coaching, and succession planning Cross-functional collaboration and stakeholder engagement Analytical thinking and root cause problem solving Operational excellence and continuous improvement Project and portfolio management