Project Engineer

We are seeking a seasoned Project Engineer to lead capital improvement initiatives across our lime and limestone production facilities in Oklahoma, Texas, Arkansas, and Missouri. This full-time role is ideal for a highly experienced project engineer with a strong background in the industrial minerals industry (preferably cement or lime), specializing in large-scale equipment installations and plant upgrades.
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nThe successful candidate will manage capital projects across multiple plant sites, collaborating with internal leadership, vendors, and contractors to execute projects on time, within budget, and with a focus on improving long-term operational efficiency. This position will require travel to active project sites.nnn
nKey Responsibilities:
nCapital Project Management: nn

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• Develop and execute capital projects across three lime plants (OK, TX, AR) and two limestone plants (MO, OK), including project scoping, design, budgeting, execution, and close-out.
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• Oversee new equipment installations, infrastructure upgrades, and process system redesigns to ensure alignment with plant goals and regulatory standards.
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• Develop comprehensive project plans, including schedules, cost estimates, resource allocation, and contingency planning.
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nCommunication & Collaboration: nn

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• Communicate proactively with company and plant leadership via formal presentations, daily email updates, weekly/monthly meetings, and capital budgeting sessions.
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• Lead project planning meetings with cross-functional teams to align timelines, resources, and goals.
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• Coordinate with vendors, engineering consultants, and construction contractors to ensure timely delivery of equipment and services.
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nVendor & Resource Management: nn

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• Source, manage and evaluate suppliers and service providers for equipment, materials, and installation services.
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• Collaborate with Plant Maintenance Teams to ensure proper integration of new systems and smooth transitions during equipment upgrades.
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nEngineering & Process Improvements: nn

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• Apply engineering knowledge to drive improvements in plant performance, safety, reliability, and energy efficiency.
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• Provide technical input on process optimization projects and integrate them into broader capital improvement plans.
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• Ensure all engineered solutions are practical, cost-effective, and scalable.
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nTroubleshooting & Analysis: nn

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• Participate in root cause failure analyses and corrective action planning alongside plant operations and maintenance leadership.
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• Recommend and implement engineering solutions based on sound analysis and industry best practices.
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• Work performed in both office and industrial environments, including time on-site at lime and limestone production facilities.
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• Frequent travel to plant sites (approximately 50% of the time).
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• Exposure to high temperatures, dust, heavy equipment, and loud noise while on-site.
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• Must be able to wear appropriate PPE and safely access equipment platforms, ladders, and confined spaces.
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• Monday to Friday
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• Occasional evening or weekend work as needed during project milestones or outages
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• Travel required to facilities in OK, TX, AR, and MO
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nnnnCompensation: nnCompetitive salary, commensurate with experience ($90k-$120k per year)  Annual performance bonus opportunity  Full-time, exempt positionnnnnQualifications: nnBachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field requirednn15–20 years of cement or lime industry experience, with a primary focus on capital projects and plant expansionsnn

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• Proven experience with the design and execution of capital projects in industrial manufacturing environments
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• Strong understanding of heavy industrial equipment, including kilns, crushers, conveyors, pumps, dust collection, and material handling systems
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• Excellent project management, vendor negotiation, and cost control skills
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• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with proficiency in technical presentations and project reporting
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• Proficiency in engineering software, AutoCAD, and MS Project or similar scheduling tools preferred
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nnnnLocation Requirements:
nMust be able to reliably travel to and work at multiple plant sites in OK, TX, AR, and MO.