Maintenance Superintendent (60500)

LSB Industries, Inc.; El Dorado (AR); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

LSB Industries, Inc. in El Dorado, AR, is seeking a Maintenance Superintendent to lead maintenance operations, optimize plant reliability, and manage budgets. The role focuses on safety, process efficiency, and environmental compliance in a chemical manufacturing setting.

You will oversee planning, scheduling, and CMMS-driven work orders, mentor supervisors, and drive continuous improvement across maintenance activities to support reliable production while controlling costs.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in chemical plant maintenance, including supervisory experience.
• Strong knowledge of maintenance planning and CMMS systems.
• OSHA/EPA regulatory familiarity.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop maintenance staff and supervisors in safe, cost‑effective operations.
• Manage the maintenance budget and expenditures.
• Plan, schedule, and track work orders via the CMMS system.
• Provide technical troubleshooting and drive equipment upgrades.
• Coordinate asset management, shutdowns and preventive maintenance tasks.
• Ensure contractor management processes are understood and followed.
• Foster continual improvement and maintain high safety standards.

Skills

Maintenance planning

Leadership

Budgeting

Regulatory knowledge

EH&S compliance

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Tools

CMMS

Process controls

Job description

Maintenance Superintendent (60500)# Maintenance Superintendent (60500)Hot JobLSB El Dorado AR - El Dorado, AR 71730## DescriptionThe **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 responsibilities* Works 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 requirements* Provides 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 planning* Ensures 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.## Required Knowledge, Abilities & Skills* 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 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: The position is safety and security in nature.*