Senior Production Superintendent: Acids & Nitrates

LSB Industries; El Dorado (AR); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

LSB Chemical L.L.C. seeks an Acid & Nitrates Production Superintendent to lead the safe, reliable operation of the Nitric Acid and Ammonium Nitrate units. The role provides direct leadership to shift supervisors and operators while ensuring compliance with safety, environmental, and PSM requirements.

You will drive operational capability, continuous improvement, and disciplined processes, partner with maintenance, and develop training and certification programs for operators.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related technical field (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.
• Ability to make sound decisions in high-pressure operating conditions.

Responsibilities

• Safety & Environmental Stewardship: ensure compliance with PSM, OSHA, EPA, and environmental permits; lead process safety risk reduction efforts.
• Operational Excellence: deliver production targets while maintaining product quality; monitor KPIs and eliminate constraints; partner with maintenance to improve reliability.
• Leadership & Team Development: provide direct leadership to shift supervisors and process engineers; develop operator qualification and certification programs; plan workforce and succession.
• Technical Expertise & Troubleshooting: act as the primary operational authority for Acid and Nitrates systems; guide response to abnormal conditions; support engineering initiatives and turnarounds.
• Continuous Improvement & Documentation: maintain standards, procedures, and training docs; participate in root cause investigations and sustainable corrective actions.

Skills

Leadership experience

Troubleshooting

Communication skills

PSM knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related technical field

Job description

LSB Chemical L.L.C. seeks an Acid & Nitrates Production Superintendent to lead the safe, reliable operation of the Nitric Acid and Ammonium Nitrate units. The role provides direct leadership to shift supervisors and operators while ensuring compliance with safety, environmental, and PSM requirements.

You will drive operational capability, continuous improvement, and disciplined processes, partner with maintenance, and develop training and certification programs for operators.