Process Engineer at Eagle Materials in Tulsa, OK

Entry Level Process Engineer

$75K - $85K

(Depending on Experience)

Nature and Scope

The Process Engineer is responsible for scheduling, supervising, and participating in process flow studies for all production systems on a regular basis. This role works in close coordination with Production Supervisors, fellow Process Engineers, and other plant personnel to address and resolve process-related issues. The Process Engineer recommends and implements process improvements, including adjustments to control methods or parameters, and plans major process changes during equipment outages.

This position enforces the Company’s rules regarding conduct, health, and safety, and requires on-call availability to meet operational needs.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan, design, and schedule process flow improvement projects.
• Prepare materials and service contracts related to process flow.
• Maintain detailed cost records for all control-related projects.
• Develop and execute routine system flow analysis programs.
• Provide process training to plant personnel.
• Ensure strict adherence to plant conduct and safety rules.
• Participate in and conduct weekly safety meetings.
• Perform daily department inspections to identify unsafe conditions or equipment breakdowns.
• Supervise contractors performing work within the production department.
• Generate work orders for issues identified through operations or safety inspections.
• Ensure environmental compliance within the area of responsibility.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering (preferred); recent engineering graduates are encouraged to apply.
• Strong foundational knowledge of engineering principles.
• Interest in process improvement, industrial operations, and plant safety.
• Ability to learn quickly and work collaboratively in a dynamic, industrial environment.

Work Environment

The position is based in a large industrial plant spread across 1,100 acres, with operations involving two cement kilns, vertical grinding mills, multiple ball mills, crushers, conveyors, bucket elevators, and associated auxiliary equipment. The plant operates 24/7, 365 days a year and includes both indoor and outdoor environments typical of mining and heavy industrial settings.

Working conditions include:

• Exposure to moving mechanical parts, high places, confined spaces, fumes, airborne particles, and explosives.
• Regular work in wet or humid conditions and in proximity to electrical equipment.
• Exposure to moderate and occasionally loud noise levels.
• Requirement to navigate low lighting and outdoor weather conditions.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance (Benefits effective on first Day)
• STD & LTD Disability Coverage
• Life Insurance, AD&D
• 10 Paid Holidays
• Vacation
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• 401K
• Bonus

This job description is intended to outline the general scope and responsibilities of the position. It is not an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required. Duties and responsibilities may change based on business needs.