Machinery Engineer (56816) - LSB Industris : Job Details

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 Rotating Equipment Engineer is responsible for engineering support and reliability improvements for rotating equipment in a plant environment.

* Develop and implement failure mode-based reliability strategies for critical rotating equipment

* Analyze equipment trends, historical data, and field data to develop and adjust reliability programs to maximize asset reliability and production availability at the optimum cost of ownership

* Recommend and champion solutions as appropriate to maximize system availability

* Apply engineering theory, practices, and principles to determine root cause failure analysis (RCFA) of equipment failures and performance evaluations of rotating equipment and supporting systems

* Develop and Implement Preventive maintenance routines and condition monitoring program for Rotating Machinery

* Work closely with production, maintenance, and service teams to understand failure modes and effects and develop mitigation plans; prioritize and develop action plans for our reliability-centered maintenance system

* Provide technical support in project development, turnaround scope identification, QA/QC, installation, commissioning, start-up and work activities on all rotating equipment upgrades, repairs, and new installations

* Apply reliability centered principles to ensure optimum engineered solutions on rotating equipment deficiencies and new equipment selection

* Review Management of Change (MOC) requirements and ensure adherence to all Process Safety Management (PSM) elements

* Manage the Rotating Equipment Mechanical Integrity (MI) program through MI classification, preventative maintenance, procedures, and testing frequency requirements

* Provide field technical support to resolve rotating equipment problems

* Periodically create, review, and update rotating equipment procedures

* Responsible for maintaining and updating equipment records and necessary spare parts.

* Analyze equipment trends, historical data, and field data to develop life cycle cost optimization on various classes of rotating equipment

* Responsible for maintaining and updating equipment records and identifying critical necessary spare parts and capital spares

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements:

* Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Mechanical Engineering preferred)

* 3+ years of machinery engineering or rotating equipment engineering in petrochemicals, refining, or utility operations

* Knowledge of reciprocating, centrifugal, and screw compressors, API/ANSI pumps, steam turbines, gas turbines, electric motors, fans, blowers, etc.

* Familiarity with machinery auxiliary systems such as lube oil, seal oil, hydraulics, monitoring, control, and protective systems

* Understanding of machinery vibration analysis including data collection and interpretation. CAT II certification preferred

* Excellent written and verbal communication skills

* Excellent problem-solving skills

* Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priority items.

* Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook, etc.)

* Strong organizational skills

* Ability to work in a team environment

Work Environment/Physical Demands:

* Works outside in extensive heat and cold weather

* Exposed to wet and/or humid conditions

* Frequently works near moving mechanical parts

* Occasionally work in close proximity to chemical processes with toxic or caustic chemicals, airborne particles, fumes, extreme heat, extreme cold, vibration, and electrical hazards

* Ability to wear and operate in all necessary Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) which includes fire-retardant uniforms, hard hats, ear plugs, safety glasses, goggles, fall protection harnesses, chemical exposure suits, and respirators

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. 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.