Job Description

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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?

Explore the dynamic essence of El Dorado, AR, where southern charm merges seamlessly with an array of entertainment and recreational pursuits. Immerse yourself in the scenic beauty of El Dorado, ideal for fishing, boating, and picnics, or wander through the historic downtown district, brimming with eclectic shops and eateries. Savor the flavors of the South at local gems like South Arkansas Vineyard or unwind with live performances at the historic El Dorado Municipal Auditorium. Outdoor enthusiasts will delight in the myriad of activities, from hiking and biking along the trails of South Arkansas Arboretum to golfing at the pristine Mystic Creek Golf Club. With its unique blend of natural allure and vibrant offerings, El Dorado beckons you to experience the warmth of Arkansas hospitality and leisure.

Discover your potential with LSB Industries. Apply now and unlock endless possibilities!

Process Engineer Job Summary

To provide the technical know-how necessary to operate LSB El Dorado with the most efficient use of raw materials and services, to meet quality and regulatory standards; to develop and implement process improvements including safety and process control systems; and to develop and implement programs to ensure operators have the appropriate skills to perform their tasks safely and effectively.

 Responsibilities & Duties

• Utilizes Distributive Control System within the operating environment to optimize the process and troubleshoot operational issues.
• Analyzes operating procedures and equipment and machinery functions to improve raw material efficiency and improve product quality.
• Directs activities of employees who operate and control such equipment as conveyors, dryer kilns, condensers, absorption and evaporation towers, pumps, valves, tanks, boilers, compressors, pipelines, etc. to effect required chemical or physical change.
• Perform tests and takes measurements throughout stages of production to determine degree of control over variables such as temperature, density, specific gravity, and pressure.
• Supports capital projects with designs, plant layout, and oversees workers engaged in constructing, controlling, and improving equipment to carry out chemical processes on commercial scale.
• Designs equipment to control movement, storage, and packaging of solids, liquids, and gases.
• Determines most effective use of unit operations exercising judgment to compromise between process requirements, economic evaluation, operator effectiveness, and physical and health hazards.
• Apply principles of chemical engineering to provide technical assistance to the production units, and Environmental Department to solve environmental problems.

Qualifications

Required Knowledge, Abilities & Skills

• Education and/or Experience: Bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering (B. S.) from four-year college or university; and three to ten years related experience in a Chemical Manufacturing Facility and/or training.  Prefer direct engineering experience in a Nitrogen, Ammonia, and/or Ammonia Nitrate plant.
• Language Skills: Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.  Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.  Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, customers, and the general public.
• Mathematical Skills: Ability to apply advanced mathematical concepts such as exponents, logarithms, quadratic equations, and permutations.  Ability to apply mathematical operations to such tasks as frequency, analysis of variance, correlation techniques, sampling theory, and factor analysis.
• Reasoning Ability: Ability to apply principals of logical or scientific thinking to a wide range of intellectual and practical problems.   Ability to deal with a variety of abstract and concrete variables.
• Certificates, Licenses, Registrations: Preference given to an engineer who is working on or has obtained their Professional Engineers License.
• Other Skills and Abilities: Preference given to an engineer who has experience in a PSM regulated process and experience with DCS and control engineering.

Work Environment & Physical Demands

• Physical ability to work around and on industrial equipment, including frequent climbing of stairs and ladders.
• 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).

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 comply with security standards under Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and/or the United States Coast Guard.

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.