Controls 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.

The Controls Engineer is responsible for the analysis, review, development, maintenance, and implementation of automation and control systems used by the site.

Responsibilities & Duties

• Support various I / O devices connected to PLCs including HMIs, remote I / O, sensors, relays, solenoids, etc., and support / assist maintenance personnel in troubleshooting electrical, PLC, pneumatic circuits, all other components associated with automated processes to meet production and safety goals.
• Respond with urgency to assigned work and breakdowns / emergency work orders assisting the maintenance team as needed.
• Ensure that the control systems comply with any regulatory requirements such as SIL / LOPA assessments.
• Maintain or create instrument and electrical drawings for control systems consisting of motor elementaries and instrument loop sheets.
• Maintain PLC documentation upon receipt from equipment suppliers and an archive of PLC programs and machine controls drawings in an electronic and / or paper format and throughout facility.
• Mentoring and sharing knowledge with technicians and other technical staff members on control system strategies and installations.
• Partnership in developing and maintaining our IT systems, and infrastructure, both internally and with external vendors.

Qualifications

Work Environment & Physical Demands :

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 are required to comply with security standards under the Department of Homeland Security (DHS).

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Engineering and Information Technology

Industries : Chemical Manufacturing

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