Machinery/Reliability Engineer

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.

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The Primary responsibilities of the Machinery Engineer will involve engineering support and reliability improvements for rotating equipment within our plant.

Responsibilities & Duties:

• Owner/Operator rotating equipment engineering experience
• Knowledgeable in large industrial compressors medium to high pressure 3,000 psig (reciprocating and centrifugal), pumps (reciprocating and centrifugal), fans, and blowers
• Knowledgeable of continuous rotating equipment condition monitoring platforms and the ability to troubleshoot rotating equipment based on continuous equipment monitoring data
• Responsible for identifying and implementing rotating equipment reliability improvements
• Responsible for making improvements that increase pump and compressor MTBF
• Responsible for developing rotating equipment asset care strategies
• Knowledgeable in compressors (reciprocating and centrifugal), pumps (reciprocating and centrifugal), fans, and blowers
• Work in a team environment with other disciplines, operations, mechanical personnel.
• Proactively seek improvements directed at increasing plant reliability.
• Specify new rotating equipment to comply with industry and company design practices.
• Ensuring safe, cost-effective, operable rotating equipment and associated systems are provided and maintained to meet current site needs.
• Need to be available for infrequent off-normal working hours support.
• Provide technical training to mechanical and operations personnel.
• Provide QA/QC on repairs onsite/off-site.
• Provide vendor surveillance on major machine repairs.
• Periodically review rotating equipment performance
• Provide assistance during plant startups, shutdowns, and/or upsets.
• Provide guidance on prioritization of machinery related work.

• BS in Mechanical Engineering
• Engineering Degree from an ABET Accredited engineering program
• Highly Preferred: 5 years of experience with industrial rotating equipment in a plant environment
• Knowledge of Industry Standards (i.e. API, ASME, PIP, etc.)
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priority items.
• Well versed in Microsoft Office
• Good communications skills (verbal and written)
• Demonstrated work experience in a similar role.

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).

Special Attention

The position is safety and security sensitive in nature.

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.