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LSB Industries, Inc. · 1 day ago

Project Engineer/Manager

Cherokee, AL

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

5+ years exp

LSB Industries, Inc. is committed to producing low and no carbon products that support agricultural and industrial markets. The Project Engineer/Manager will oversee project and engineering processes from conception to commissioning, ensuring compliance with operational and regulatory requirements while managing budgets and schedules.

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Responsibilities

Reporting to the Sr. Projects Portfolio Manager at the LSB Cherokee facility in Alabama, the position will provide project and engineering oversight from project conception through commissioning and startup

Lead the technical interface between the project, operations, maintenance, and EH&S groups to insure all operational and regulatory requirements are incorporated into any project design

Have a working level knowledge of LSBs plant processes and understand how the projects will interface with the existing units

Develop project scopes, create clear project deliverables, and create and execute project work plans

Develop a project schedule and maintain/track details to ensure the schedule is updated and accurate to the level of available information

Develop and manage engineering and construction budgets to support the project milestones

Review and update forecasted spend on routine basis

Manage engineering and construction contractors, as well as equipment vendors in support of projects

Participate in budget, status, and management team meetings to provide input and resolve issues

Manage day-to-day operational aspects of a project

Apply LSB project methodology and enforce project standards

Prepare for LSB leadership phase gate reviews and adhere to LSB project phase gate process

Minimize LSB exposure and project risk by developing and monitoring risk register and ensure risks are appropriately addressed throughout project development, detail design, estimating, and execution

Ensures project documents are complete, current and stored appropriately

Develop cost control measures into projects that monitor, report and control project costs. Detail level of accuracy based on AACE international or other similar estimating practice

Have working knowledge of project economic models and comparing projects based on NPV and IRR to report and compare capital projects

Assures project legal documents are completed and signed

Develop strong working relationships with all LSB groups as well as contractors and technology suppliers

Holds regular status meetings with project team and effectively facilitate team and client meetings

Effectively communicates relevant project information to leadership

Delivers informative and well-organized presentations

Resolve and/or escalate issues in a timely fashion

Capable of traveling to equipment sites, performing fit-for-service inspections, reporting, and utilizing information to develop project scope of work and facilitate cost estimating of existing equipment

Working knowledge of industry codes including ASME piping specifications, Boiler & Pressure Vessel Code, National Electric Code, and similar codes used for equipment specifications, design and installation of industrial equipment

Ensures that all design specifications conform to the latest national and local codes, rules and regulations

Create request for equipment quotations for project cost estimates using equipment specifications

Familiar with supply chain and procurement policies and work with purchasing agent to solicit and evaluate bids

Supports company safety programs and initiatives

Inspires coworkers to attain goals and pursue excellence, acknowledge team member contributions, and exhibit good teamwork skills

Identifies opportunities for improvement and makes constructive suggestions for change

Manages multiple projects and associated budgets, schedules, and resources

Acts as technical resource for engineers with less experience

Qualification

BS Engineering degreeControls & DCS systemsProject scheduling softwareMS OfficeJD EdwardsAutoCadNavisWorksAnalytical skillsFluent in EnglishProject leadershipProblem solving skillsInterpersonal skillsOrganizational skillsCommunication skills

Required

BS Engineering degree from an Accredited Engineering program

5+ years of operating company experience (project and operations), preferably with nitrogen-based production facilities, and familiar with Controls & DCS systems, piping systems, waste heat boilers, large exchangers and/or static vessel replacements

Knowledge of large-scale capital projects

Demonstrated performance in completing plant projects successfully, on time and on budget within an operating production facility

Experience in all facets of project disciplines (instrumentation, electrical, piping, civil, structural, rotating and static equipment)

Ability to use project scheduling software, MS Office, JD Edwards, AutoCad, NavisWorks and other similar industry software programs

Strong project leadership, problem solving, and analytical skills

Excellent Interpersonal, organizational and communication skills

Able to work independently, manage multiple projects with shifting priorities and to work within stringent deadlines

Fluent in English

Preferred

Advanced degrees as well as professional registrations (PE, PMP, PMI, etc.) are a plus

Company

LSB Industries, Inc.

LSB Industries, Inc., headquartered in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, is committed to playing a leadership role in the production of low and no carbon products that build, feed and power the world.

Founded in 1968

Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA

501-1000 employees