Plant Engineer

RCM Technologies, Inc.; Branchburg Township (NJ); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

RCM Technologies, Inc. is seeking a Plant Engineer in New Jersey to enhance reliability, safety, and efficiency of our facility. The role requires independent work, contractor management, and experience in a GMP environment.

The candidate will lead project management tasks, coordinate with HSE/QA, and manage contractors across multiple projects while ensuring compliance and proper documentation. Bachelor's degree in engineering and 5+ years of experience are preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Civil, or Chemical Engineering with relevant mechanical/civil experience.
• 5+ years of experience in plant engineering or related field.
• Experience in a GMP environment preferred or highly preferred.
• Strong understanding of facility infrastructure, equipment, and maintenance principles.
• Familiarity with health, safety, and environmental regulations and practices.
• Experience with documentation management and paperless validation software.

Responsibilities

• Assess and define the scope of corroded piping; identify locations and repair/replacement strategies.
• Lead project management tasks: timelines, coordination with Project Manager, Area Owner, HSE, QA.
• Manage and coordinate construction contractors for work across projects.
• Act as user representative for plant engineering in infrastructure upgrades and safety projects.
• Review Work from Heights assessments and support corrective actions.
• Collaborate with users and post-lift vendors on material post-lift solutions; lead implementation.
• Develop User Requirements and complete Kneat design reviews; support change controls.
• Support C&Q activities; update engineering docs including P&IDs, ISOs, validation documents, inventories.

Skills

Independent work

Contractor management

GMP environment

HSE regulations

Documentation management

Kneat

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Civil, or Chemical Engineering

Tools

Kneat

Job description

Length of Contract: 1 year with possible extension

Position Description:

We are seeking a dedicated and proactive Plant Engineer to enhance the reliability, safety, and efficiency of our facility's infrastructure and equipment. This role requires an independent, self-driven engineer capable of addressing plant deficiencies, managing contractors, and ensuring project execution. The ideal candidate will possess strong communication and organizational skills, with a preference for experience in a GMP environment.

Responsibilities:

• Assess and define the scope of corroded piping, requiring remediation; identify piping locations and develop effective repair or replacement strategies.
• Lead and support project management tasks, including timeline development, adherence, and coordination with the Project Manager, Area Owner, HSE, and QA.
• Manage and coordinate construction contractors for execution of work across various projects, ensuring alignment with project goals and safety standards.
• Act as the user representative for plant engineering, including participation in reviews and decisions for infrastructure upgrades and safety-related projects.
• Review assessments related to Work from Heights deficiencies per EDS-4202 and corporate engineering/HSE standards, support development and execution of corrective actions.
• Collaborate with local users and post-lift vendors to determine optimal material post-lift solutions; lead implementation, including user alignment and installation timelines.
• Develop User Requirements and complete Design Reviews in Kneat (paperless validation software); support drafting and management of change controls.
• Support Commissioning and Qualification (C&Q) activities; update and maintain engineering documentation, including P&IDs, ISOs, validation documents, and spare parts inventories.

Qualifications:

• 5 + years of experience in plant engineering or a related field.
• Demonstrated ability to act independently and resolve barriers in a plant environment.
• Proven experience in managing contractors and overseeing project execution.
• Prior experience working in a Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) environment is highly preferred.
• Strong understanding of facility infrastructure, equipment, and maintenance principles.
• Ability to assess deficiencies, propose solutions, and manage their implementation.
• Familiarity with health, safety, and environmental (HSE) regulations and practices.
• Experience with documentation management and paperless validation software

Education & Certifications:

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering, or Chemical Engineering with relevant mechanical/civil experience.

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.