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 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

The company is seeking your help in making this vision a reality!

El Dorado is located amidst the scenic timberland's region of south Arkansas. There are many small towns located near there, but it is also close to Little Rock, AR, Shreveport, LA, and less than a day's drive from New Orleans.

Process Engineer Job Summary

To provide the technical know-how necessary to operate Cherokee Nitrogen 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 condensers, absorption and evaporation towers, pumps, valves, tanks, boilers, compressors, pipelines, etc. to effect required chemical or physical change.
• Performs 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 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.
• Applies principles of chemical engineering to provide technical assistance to the production units, and Environmental Department to solve environmental problems.

Required Knowledge, Abilities & Skills

• Education and/or Experience: Bachelors 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).

This position is safety sensitive in nature.