Lead Production Superintendent – Chemical & Process Safety

Lsb Industries; El Dorado (AR); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

LSB Industries, Inc. in El Dorado, AR seeks an Acid & Nitrates Production Superintendent to lead the Nitric Acid and Ammonium Nitrate units.

The role directs shift supervisors and operators, ensuring safety, reliability, and process safety management compliance across operations. Responsibilities include driving continuous improvement, maintaining product quality, and collaborating with maintenance for reliability.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related technical field is highly preferred.
• 8–15 years of experience in chemical manufacturing or heavy industrial operations.
• Demonstrated leadership experience supervising operations personnel.
• Strong working knowledge of nitric acid and/or ammonium nitrate processes preferred.
• Strong understanding of PSM requirements and regulatory compliance.
• Proven troubleshooting and problem‑solving capability in complex process systems.
• Excellent communication and coaching skills.

Responsibilities

• Safety & Environmental Stewardship: ensure compliance with PSM, OSHA, EPA and environmental permit requirements; lead risk reduction efforts and drive a safety culture.

Skills

Leadership

PSM knowledge

Troubleshooting

Communication

Decision making

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Job description

LSB Industries, Inc. in El Dorado, AR seeks an Acid & Nitrates Production Superintendent to lead the Nitric Acid and Ammonium Nitrate units.

The role directs shift supervisors and operators, ensuring safety, reliability, and process safety management compliance across operations. Responsibilities include driving continuous improvement, maintaining product quality, and collaborating with maintenance for reliability.