Maintenance Superintendent

LSB Industries; El Dorado (AR); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

LSB Industries, located in El Dorado, AR, seeks a Maintenance Superintendent to lead daily maintenance operations in a chemical plant. You will develop and coach maintenance staff, drive reliability, and ensure work orders and asset programs align with production goals.

The role requires 5+ years in chemical plant maintenance with 3+ years in supervision, a bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field, CMMS proficiency, and strong analytical and communication skills.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in chemical plant maintenance, including supervisory experience.
• Maintenance planning & CMMS knowledge is required.
• Strong reading/writing and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop maintenance staff to optimize daily workflow in a safe and cost-efficient manner.
• Oversee maintenance budget and ensure cost controls.
• Manage work orders through the CMMS and ensure workflow compliance.
• Coordinate asset management, shutdowns, and preventive maintenance.
• Ensure EH&S requirements are included in maintenance plans and procedures.

Skills

Maintenance planning

Supervisory experience

Budget management

Analytical thinking

Communication

Process improvement

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field

Tools

CMMS

Job description

The Maintenance 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:Ensures that EH&S requirements, guidelines, and procedures are included in maintenance plans, decision making, systems, and processes.Responsible for developing and operating within plant maintenance budget.Manages and coaches maintenance supervisors in their roles and responsibilitiesWorks directly with area coordinators to ensure that maintenance planning and scheduling processes effectively meets and aligns with the plant.Responsible for managing the work order process through the company’s CMMS system and ensuring compliance with the workflow requirementsProvides technical expertise and support in the troubleshooting and maintenance of process equipment as well as identifying and driving possible improvement projects.Supports and assists in sustaining the site’s maintenance training program.Provides machinery expertise to lead and assist with solving all equipment issues and making equipment purchases.Assisting in the coordination of asset management planning, shutdowns and preventative maintenance tasks, in particular with issues that affect production reliability.Ensures that nested and external contractor management processes are understood and followed.Assists with turnaround scope development and planningEnsures that maintenance related projects are effectively budgeted prior to commencement, and all costs are monitored and controlled during implementation.Sets expectations, follow up with accountability, and through courageous conversations effectively foster continual improvement.5+ years in chemical plant maintenance experience, including 3+ years in a supervisory role.Bachelor’s degree or higher in engineering or related field highly preferred.Knowledge with maintenance planning & computerized maintenance management software.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.Work Environment & Physical DemandsWillingness 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: The position is safety and security in nature.