Job Description

Job Details

About LSB Industries, Inc.

We are a leading North American producer of industrial and agricultural chemicals. Our vision is to be a “best-in-class”, diversified chemical and clean energy producer that safely and efficiently operates our facilities, creates partnerships that deliver value to our customers, suppliers, and logistics providers, and attracts, retains, and enhances the lives of talented team members.  We are well positioned to play a critical role in the reduction of global carbon emissions through our potential to produce low carbon or no carbon ammonia.  We expect our success in achieving these goals to lead to superior financial performance and greater value for our public shareholders.  For more information, view our website at www.lsbindustries.com.

Why El Dorado, AR?

The Controls Engineer is responsible for the analysis, review, development, maintenance, and implementation of automation and control systems used by the site.

Responsibilities & Duties:

• Support various I/O devices connected to PLC’s including HMI’s, remote I/O, sensors, relays, solenoids, etc., and support/assist maintenance personnel in troubleshooting electrical, PLC, pneumatic circuits, all other components associated with automated processes to meet production and safety goals.
• Respond with urgency to assigned work and breakdowns/emergency work orders assisting the maintenance team as needed.
• Ensure that the control systems comply with any regulatory requirements such as SIL/LOPA assessments.
• Maintain or create instrument and electrical drawings for control systems consisting of motor elementaries and instrument loop sheets.
• Maintain PLC documentation upon receipt from equipment suppliers and an archive of PLC programs and machine controls drawings in an electronic and/or paper format and throughout facility.
• Mentoring and sharing knowledge with technicians and other technical staff members on control system strategies and installations.
• Partnership in developing and maintaining our IT systems, and infrastructure, both internally and with external vendors.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering, Electrical Engineering Technology, or related field; 3+ years of experience working in manufacturing.
• Hands on experience with Allen Bradley and Rockwell Automation products.
• Understanding of IT and OT network communication protocols (including TCP/IP, UDP, DNP3, Modbus, IEC 61850, OPC, OPC UA, and PROFINET) and ability to perform packet analysis.
• Understanding of threats, vulnerabilities, and exploits in ICS environments and appropriate mitigation techniques.
• Knowledge of regulatory requirements for ICS environments.
• Possessing a working knowledge of PSM and DHS regulatory requirements.
• Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Highly organized, with focus on process and time management discipline.
• Ability to work with people at all levels of the organization.
• Ability to multi-task, work under pressure and meet deadlines are required.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills are required.

Work Environment & Physical Demands:

• Willingness to work around dust, chemicals, high pressure, high temperature, loud noises, and running equipment.
• Ability to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) in designated areas (hard hat, safety glasses, gloves, steel toed boots and hearing protection).
• Must be able to lift as much as 25 lbs.

Special Attention:

This position is safety and security sensitive in nature. This position deals with hazardous materials and/or industrial processes that can pose a risk to employees and the general public. These facilities are required to comply with security standards under the Department of Homeland Security (DHS).

LSB Industries is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with anti-discrimination law, it is the purpose of this policy to effectuate these principles and mandates. LSB Industries prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type and affords equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. LSB Industries conforms to the spirit as well as to the letter of all applicable laws and regulations.