LSB Industries, Inc.

Systems Engineer

• Participate in the planning, design, and execution of control system projects, managing multiple initiatives simultaneously from initial feasibility through commissioning and handover.
• Lead engineering efforts to modernize aging control systems, upgrading PLCs, DCS, and instrumentation to newer, more efficient technologies.
• Liaise with vendors and third-party suppliers to source hardware/software; oversee external contractors during installation and commissioning phases.
• Collaborate closely with plant operators, electrical engineers, process engineers, and maintenance teams to ensure control systems are perfectly tailored to operational requirements.
• Design and develop control system architectures and configure instrumentation (flow meters, pressure transmitters, temperature sensors) for new and existing processes.
• Develop, configure, and maintain PLC and DCS platforms. Write and optimize control logic utilizing Ladder Logic, Structured Text, and Function Block Diagrams.
• Ensure seamless integration of Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) systems and HMIs to provide comprehensive plant process monitoring and control.
• Align diverse hardware, software, and field devices to ensure seamless compatibility across the plant's automation infrastructure.
• Design and implement critical safety systems, including Emergency Shutdown Systems (ESD) in compliance with industry standards (e.g., IEC 61508, IEC 61511).
• Ensure all control systems meet environmental, OSHA, NFPA, ISO, and IEC regulations, with strict adherence to hazardous area classifications and safety protocols.
• Apply routine software updates, patches, and network best practices to secure industrial control systems against cybersecurity threats.
• Provide technical training to plant operators and maintenance staff on the operation, safety features, and basic troubleshooting of new control systems.
• Author and maintain up-to-date system manuals, control narratives, wiring diagrams, and engineering documentation.

Senior Project Engineer – Control Systems