Maintenance Technician (59910)

About LSB Industries, Inc.

LSB Industries, Inc., is committed to playing a leadership role in the energy transition through 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, industrial, and mining 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.

Why Pryor, OK?

Set against the backdrop of a welcoming small-town atmosphere, Pryor offers an exceptional quality of life with its tight-knit community, excellent schools, and abundance of outdoor activities. Plus, its proximity to the vibrant city of Tulsa adds an extra layer of excitement, making Pryor the ideal place to both advance your career and enjoy a fulfilling lifestyle. Join us in this dynamic city and be part of a community that values progress, resilience, and collective success. If you're ready to embark on an exciting career journey filled with purpose, growth, and fulfillment, LSB Industries welcomes you! Come to Pryor, OK, and let's transform chemistry into opportunity together.

JOB SUMMARY: The Maintenance Technician is responsible for providing maintenance support for the plant, specializing in mechanical capability. This is a highly skilled hourly position requiring a thorough understanding of safe work practices, troubleshooting, and maintenance of manufacturing equipment. This job creates value by completing preventive and corrective maintenance, leading to increased uptime and reliability.

PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Troubleshoot equipment such as compressors, turbines, pumps, gearboxes, rotating equipment, pneumatic and hydraulic systems, valves, and other mechanical devices.
• Ability to complete installation, alignment, dismantling, and repair of industrial machinery and mechanical equipment in a manner that improves asset and plant reliability.
• Perform periodic maintenance routines to identify and correct mechanical defects to extend asset life.
• Maintaining operations equipment to achieve optimal performance levels.
• Safely perform and document maintenance and repair of mechanical equipment and systems
• Mechanical knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, use, repair, and maintenance.
• Troubleshooting and field analysis capability to provide solutions quickly and accurately, even in stressful situations.
• Completion of equipment repairs within OEM specifications by following mechanical best practices to ensure reliable equipment.
• Utilize precision alignment practices on rotating equipment and check connected piping for pipe strain.
• Complete troubleshooting and repair update information for files, logs, and drawings for work on designated mechanical equipment.
• Perform routine maintenance on mechanical devices using hand and power tools, electrical and electronic measuring and test devices, diagnostic equipment, vendor literature, technical manuals, blueprints, and other diagrams.
• Hands-on approach with strong work ethic.
• Adhering to all plant health, safety, and environmental guidelines, policies, and procedures.
• High school or GED equivalent and one or more of the following minimum requirements,
• 2-year associate degree in industrial maintenance technology.
• Three (3) years of industrial, military, or manufacturing maintenance experience

THINGS THAT WILL PUT YOU AHEAD:

• Proficiency in removing and installing equipment using proper rigging.
• Ability to lead mechanical crews for compressor or major pump repairs.
• Mechanical job planning and outage/Turnaround oversight and experience.
• Vibration monitoring and/or analysis experience.
• Effective communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Strong data analysis skills.
• Ability to run a manual lathe or mill.
• Previous laser alignment experience on large compressors, fans, and/or turbines.
• Previous knowledge, application, and/or management of lubrication best practices in an industrial setting.
• Previous experience in a mechanical, welding, automotive, and/or machinist maintenance capacity.
• 10+ years of experience working in chemical or refinery environments.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Walking; standing; sitting; reaching; bending; stooping; squatting; crawling; climbing stairs, ladders and equipment up to 100 feet in height; balancing; lifting, carrying and/or moving up to 50 pounds, occasionally while climbing and balancing; pushing and pulling up to and in excess of 50 pounds, with assistance from others; grasping and pulling, pushing, turning and working with hands, occasionally in close areas and while bending, stooping or squatting; good eye and hand coordination; active range of motion of arms, neck and trunk
• May be required to work around rotating and energized equipment
• Willingness to work in confined spaces or from elevated heights
• Willingness to work around dust, hazardous chemicals, high pressure, high temperature, and loud noises
• Willingness to work outside in extreme weather conditions
• Ability to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) in designated areas (FR uniform, hard hat, safety glasses, gloves, steel-toed boots, and hearing protection)
• Ability to remain calm under stress
• Overtime and availability to work non-standard hours are required, including on call/call outs

Special Attention:

This position is safety- and security-sensitive in nature. This position deals with hazardous materials and/or industrial processes that can pose a risk to employees and the general public. This facility is required to comply with security standards under the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) CFATS regulation 6 CFR Part 27.