Process Engineer

About the role

LSB is seeking a Process Engineer to provide technical leadership and drive safe, compliant, and optimized operations. This role partners closely with operations and maintenance to improve process stability, increase asset utilization, and strengthen operating discipline.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintains visible field presence to reinforce safe work practices and process discipline.
• Led and supports MOC reviews, PHAs, and risk assessments.
• Serves as technical lead during incident investigations and ensures sustainable corrective actions are implemented.
• Ensures process safety documentation (PFDs, P&IDs, relief systems data, mass & energy balances) remains current and accurate.
• Identifies and mitigates process safety vulnerabilities within assigned units.
• Maintains consistent field presence to support operators and build trust with frontline personnel.
• Translates complex engineering concepts into practical guidance for operators and shift supervisors.
• Fosters open communication, encourages operator feedback, and promotes team-based problem solving.
• Reviews daily logbooks, alarm histories, and trends to stay engaged with operations and identify performance gaps.
• Acts as technical expert during unplanned events, providing urgent response and leadership for troubleshooting and recovery.
• Makes monitors, analyzes, and owns Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) such as yield, energy consumption, raw material efficiency, and asset utilization.
• Partners with subject matter experts to diagnose chronic issues, document operating discipline, and improve standard practices.
• Ensures effective use of process automation, control systems, and technology to optimize performance.
• Drives continuous improvement in raw material efficiency, throughput, and workflow across the production environment.
• Works closely with operations, maintenance, engineering, and reliability teams to resolve issues, align priorities, and ensure reliable operations.
• Participates in cross-functional projects and provides technical leadership for improvements to process control, asset reliability, and production practices.
• Recognizes and celebrates contributions from operations staff to strengthen engagement and accountability.