Sr. Process Engineer (55293)

The Process Engineer will be responsible for providing the technical know-how necessary to operate LSB Industries, Inc.'s ammonia and upgrade operations with the most efficient use of raw materials and services; meet safety, 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:

• Collaborate with operators and maintenance personnel to influence the activities of workers who operate and control such equipment as condensers, absorption and evaporation towers, pumps, valves, tanks, boilers, compressors, piping, etc. to effect required chemical or physical change.

• Analyze process data to identify trends and provide process and equipment performance monitoring. Work with technical team to find optimization and reliability opportunities through data analytics.

• Manage catalyst life cycle and use engineering and economic principles to most effectively catalyst performance.

• Perform tests and takes measurements throughout stages of production to determine degree of control over variables such as temperature, density, pH, specific gravity, and pressure.

• Determines most effective use of unit operations exercising judgment to compromise between safety, process requirements, economic evaluation, operator effectiveness, and physical and health hazards.

• Demonstrate a strong commitment EHS initiatives by identify opportunities that drive improvement in areas such as process safety, emissions and ESG targets.

• Understands the requirements of operating and documenting changes within a PSM covered facility.

• Applies principles of chemical engineering to provide technical assistance to Environmental Department to solve environmental problems.

• Actively Participate in Process Hazard Analysis (PHA), Management of Change (MOC) process, and capital project design reviews.

• Can read, edit, and create P&ID's, ISO drawings, vessel and piping system drawings, instrument lists, while working with a drafter.

• Analyzes operating procedures, equipment, and machinery functions to improve material efficiency and improve product quality.

• Understand Process Control Elements within the operating environment to optimize the process and troubleshoot operational issues.

Qualifications

• Chemical, or Mechanical Engineering (B.S.) from a four-year college or university bachelor's degree or higher from a 4-year ABET accredited engineering program; and two to ten years related experience in a refining, Petro-Chemical, chemical manufacturing facility. Additional consideration will be given to Prefer direct engineering experience in an ammonia, urea, and or ammonium nitrate plant.

• Desire to work with shift operation teams to improve unit operations and develop process optimization strategies with the operators.

• Ability to communicate with all members of the plant organization.

• Preference given to an engineer who has experience in a PSM regulated process and experiences with control engineering.

Work Environment and Physical Demands:

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

• Willingness to work in a 24/7 continuous chemical processing facility around dust, chemicals, high temperature, loud noises, and running equipment.

• Ability to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) in designated areas (FRC, hard hat, safety glasses, gloves, steel toed boots and hearing protection) in addition to full face respirator as necessary in emergencies.

• Must be able to lift as much as 25 lbs.