Process Engineer
Location: Texas - Fort Worth / Central Texas
Travel: ~25–30% across regional operations
Compensation: Strong base + performance-linked package reflecting scope and progression
What’s in it for you
Work at the forefront of operational excellence - shaping how large-scale kiln operations evolve through data, digital tools, and high-impact capital projects.
Package & Benefits
- Strong base salary with performance-linked bonus
- Exposure to major capital projects and new kiln start-ups
- Clear progression into operational leadership roles
- Opportunity to work on AI and data-driven optimization initiatives
Why this business
A globally respected industrial manufacturer with a strong footprint across North America, this organization is investing heavily in plant optimization, digitalization, and next-generation production capabilities. With multiple kiln projects underway and a clear focus on data-led decision-making, the business offers genuine exposure to high-impact engineering initiatives and long-term career mobility across operations.
What you’ll be doing
- Drive optimization projects across multiple sites, improving efficiency, cost, and process stability
- Support commissioning and ramp-up of new kiln and process equipment
- Analyze plant performance data to identify trends and deliver actionable improvements
- Influence plant teams to implement process changes and operational best practice
What you’ll bring
- 3–5 years’ experience in process engineering within cement, minerals or heavy industrial environments
- Strong operational exposure with the ability to translate plant data into improvements
- Experience contributing to projects or leading initiatives within plant environments
- Confident communicator able to influence stakeholders without direct authority
Who this suits
You’re an early-career engineer with strong plant foundations, ready to step into a more strategic, multi-site role. You enjoy solving complex operational challenges, working closely with site teams, and want exposure to large-scale projects, digital innovation, and future leadership pathways.
Apply now for a confidential conversation with Walker Lovell.
