Electrical and Instrument Reliability Program Manager

About LSB

LSB is committed to playing a leadership role in the production of low and no carbon products that build, feed and power the world. The LSB team is dedicated to building a culture of excellence in customer experiences as we deliver essential products across the agricultural and industrial end markets and, in the future, the energy markets. Join our team and help us develop innovative solutions that will improve the quality of life for current and future generations. Learn more about LSB at www.lsbindustries.com.

The Electrical and Instrument Reliability Program Manager reports to the Vice President of Reliability and Maintenance and will be responsible for the development and implementation of the Electrical and Instrumentation Reliability Program. The position will support four LSB operating sites as well as overall corporate needs and provide technical guidance for site engineers. This position will serve as a subject matter expert on reliable design, operation, and maintenance of electrical and instrumentation assets. The role will ensure activities and procedures result in cost effective programs that achieve corporate reliability targets.

Responsibilities:

• Define, build, and sustain an instrument, electrical and control’s reliability program that identifies and closes reliability gaps, improves equipment availability, and ensures assets are used effectively to support safe, reliable operations.
• Lead and/or support failure analysis, root cause analysis (RCA), and FMEA efforts for electrical and instrumentation equipment failures, recurring downtime events, and safety incidents. Ensure corrective actions are implemented and sustained
• Partner with Operations and Maintenance to shift maintenance practices from time-based to condition-based triggers where value is demonstrated
• Ensure improvement and capital projects have appropriate engagement from E&I discipline
• Collaborate with peers within LSB Industries to develop and share best practices that improve safety, reliability and productivity.
• Serves as a coach and mentor to increase the overall electrical and instrumentation knowledge and capabilities of the site staff and front-line employees.
• Participate in HAZOP (Hazard and Operability), LOPA (Layers of Protection Analysis), SIL (Safety Integrity Level) determination studies, and other process hazard analyses, providing expertise on instrumentation and safety instrumented systems (SIS).
• Responsible for driving LSB/PCC compliance with the NEC and driving electrical reliability and integrity at the facilities.
• Develop relationships with electrical utility suppliers and drive high availability and reliability of the power supply to the facility.
• Responsible for the development and ongoing revisions to the Electrical System Engineering Model (SKM) including Short Circuit, Coordination studies and Arc Flash Hazard Analysis

Qualifications

• Ability to facilitate cross functional teams of area managers, contractors, and the maintenance team to discuss repairs and inspection findings
• 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.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Knowledge of EIC systems in various chemical or refinery unit operations.
• Ability to create and lead teams to drive change. throughout the organization.

• Strong familiarity with Process Safety Management (PSM) especially with Safety Instrumented Systems (SIS) design principles (e.g., IEC 61511, ISA 84) and SIL verification are highly preferred.

• Willingness to travel up to 35%, with occasional increases based on business needs

Education and Experience:

• Technical or bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering with 10+ years of work experience in petrochemical, refining or related manufacturing.
• Experience setting strategic direction and leading change across an organization
• Understanding and interpretation of industry codes and standards; IEEE, ISA, NFPA, NEC, API
• Experience developing reliability strategies and lifecycle plans for electrical/instrumentation assets, including spares recommendations and standardization.

This position is Short Term Incentive Bonus eligible.

LSB Chemical L.L.C. is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with anti-discrimination law, it is the purpose of this policy to effectuate these principles and mandates. LSB prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type and affords equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. LSB conforms to the spirit as well as to the letter of all applicable laws and regulations.