Maintenance Supervisor

About LSB

LSB is committed to playing a leadership role in the production of low and no carbon products that build, feed and power the world. The LSB team is dedicated to building a culture of excellence in customer experiences as we deliver essential products across the agricultural and industrial end markets and, in the future, the energy markets. Join our team and help us develop innovative solutions that will improve the quality of life for current and future generations. Learn more about LSB at .

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Job Summary

Superintendent’s role is to lead and develop employees in the operation, optimization and improvement of their daily workflow in a safe, cost effective and environmentally controlled manner.

Responsibilities & Duties

• Ensure EH&S guidelines and procedures are included in area plans, decision making, systems and processes.
• Responsible for developing and operating within plant maintenance budget.
• Provide technical expertise and support in the troubleshooting and maintenance of process equipment as well as identifying and driving possible improvement projects.
• Maintain the plant’s rail system by developing an annual capital maintenance plan to keep the rail system in good operating condition.
• Provide machinery expertise to lead and assist site with solving rotating equipment issues and making equipment purchases.
• Achieve or surpass safety objectives for your work area.
• Assisting in the coordination of asset management planning, shutdowns and preventative maintenance tasks, in particular with issues that affect production performance.
• Ensuring all projects are effectively budgeted prior to commencement and all costs are monitored and controlled during implementation.
• Set expectations, follow up with accountability and through courageous conversations effectively foster continual improvement.
• Coordinate performance management of production teams including conducting and recording of performance reviews.

Qualifications

Required Knowledge, Abilities & Skills

• 5+ years in chemical plant maintenance experience, including 3+ years in a supervisory role.
• 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.
• Knowledge of regulatory requirements, including OSHA, EPA standards, etc.
• 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.
• Excellent computer skills and attention to detail a must.
• Knowledge of various chemical unit operations.
• Knowledge and practice of leadership and management abilities.
• Knowledge with maintenance planning & computerized maintenance management software.

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. This facility is required to comply with security standards under Department of Homeland Security (DHS) CFATS regulation 6 CFR Part 27.

LSB Chemical L.L.C. 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 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 conforms to the spirit as well as to the letter of all applicable laws and regulations.