CF Industries · 7 hours ago
Process Engineer
Donaldsonville, LA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
7+ years expCF Industries is committed to providing clean energy solutions and focuses on safe and reliable operations. The Process Engineer will provide engineering support to enhance the operation of nitrogen fertilizer production units, ensuring efficiency and safety while collaborating with various departments to meet business objectives.
AgricultureChemicalManufacturing
Responsibilities
Monitor and report on plant operating performance of assigned units including overall plant efficiency, capacity, product yields, catalyst life, emissions, and process safety. Collect field data as required to ensure accuracy of results
Complete performance evaluations and generate recommendations to resolve identified problems found in process equipment including compressors, turbines, heat exchangers, absorbers, strippers, boilers, combustion equipment, and reactors
Provide process optimization, troubleshooting, data analysis, and technical support to the operations organization
Provide detailed engineering support and monitor / expedite assigned jobs through the Management of Change process to ensure timely execution
Evaluate and participate in the development of potential capital improvement projects to increase production capacity, improve energy efficiency, and enhance EHS performance
Prepare and review documents including PFDs, P&IDs, scopes of work, and equipment specifications to support capital improvement project budget authorization requests and approved project execution. Provide detailed written justifications for management approval
Review new operational procedures and conduct training for operations personnel for significant changes
Participate in PHAs, LOPA studies, and incident investigations
Identify and implement solutions to EHS related action items to meet schedule requirements
Assist Maintenance and Operations during turnarounds by providing pre-turnaround process engineering recommendations, assisting in planning specialty work, performing equipment inspections related to process issues, monitoring equipment repairs that can affect the process, coordinating catalyst replacements, and assisting with plant restarts
Continually evaluate ways to improve site safety, including, but not limited to developing and implementing solutions to meet CF Operating Standards. Maintain a professional working relationship with all departments
Qualification
Required
BS degree in Chemical Engineering from an ABET accredited university
Strong communication skills (written and verbal) required. Must be able to effectively communicate and interact with personnel of all backgrounds
Ability and willingness to collect field data, enter process equipment for inspections, and otherwise work in an operating chemical facility environment
Ability and willingness to work alternative shifts/schedules to support 24 hour/7 days per week operations during process unit startups, shutdowns, upsets, vessel inspections, and catalyst reductions
Must be able to acquire Transportation Worker Identification Credentials (TWIC)
The ability to prove drug and alcohol free at random or for cause
Submission of university transcript is required for those with less than four years of post-graduate experience
Preferred
Seven or more years of engineering related experience in the oil, gas, or chemical manufacturing industry preferred
Seven or more years of experience with capital project development and/or execution preferred
Company
CF Industries
At CF Industries, our mission is to provide clean energy to feed and fuel the world sustainably.
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$750M2025-09-04Post Ipo Debt· $750M
2005-08-11IPO
Leadership Team
Christopher Bohn
Executive Vice President, Chief Operating Officer
Ashraf Malik
Senior Vice President, Manufacturing and Distribution
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