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. The 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. Key Responsibilities: Capital Project Management: 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. Oversee new equipment installations, infrastructure upgrades, and process system redesigns to ensure alignment with plant goals and regulatory standards. Develop comprehensive project plans, including schedules, cost estimates, resource allocation, and contingency planning. Communication & Collaboration: Communicate proactively with company and plant leadership via formal presentations, daily email updates, weekly/monthly meetings, and capital budgeting sessions. Lead project planning meetings with cross-functional teams to align timelines, resources, and goals. Coordinate with vendors, engineering consultants, and construction contractors to ensure timely delivery of equipment and services. Vendor & Resource Management: Source, manage and evaluate suppliers and service providers for equipment, materials, and installation services. Collaborate with Plant Maintenance Teams to ensure proper integration of new systems and smooth transitions during equipment upgrades. Engineering & Process Improvements: Apply engineering knowledge to drive improvements in plant performance, safety, reliability, and energy efficiency. Provide technical input on process optimization projects and integrate them into broader capital improvement plans. Ensure all engineered solutions are practical, cost-effective, and scalable. Troubleshooting & Analysis: Participate in root cause failure analyses and corrective action planning alongside plant operations and maintenance leadership. Recommend and implement engineering solutions based on sound analysis and industry best practices. Working Conditions: Work performed in both office and industrial environments, including time on-site at lime and limestone production facilities. Frequent travel to plant sites (approximately 50% of the time). Exposure to high temperatures, dust, heavy equipment, and loud noise while on-site. Must be able to wear appropriate PPE and safely access equipment platforms, ladders, and confined spaces. Schedule: Monday to Friday Occasional evening or weekend work as needed during project milestones or outages Travel required to facilities in OK, TX, AR, and MO Compensation: Competitive salary, commensurate with experience ($90k-$120k per year) Annual performance bonus opportunity Full-time, exempt position Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field required 15-20 years of cement or lime industry experience, with a primary focus on capital projects and plant expansions Proven experience with the design and execution of capital projects in industrial manufacturing environments Strong understanding of heavy industrial equipment, including kilns, crushers, conveyors, pumps, dust collection, and material handling systems Excellent project management, vendor negotiation, and cost control skills Strong written and verbal communication skills, with proficiency in technical presentations and project reporting Proficiency in engineering software, AutoCAD, and MS Project or similar scheduling tools preferred Location Requirements: Must be able to reliably travel to and work at multiple plant sites in OK, TX, AR, and MO.