CF Industries · 1 day ago
Sr. Plant Engineer
Donaldsonville,LA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
10+ years expCF Industries is committed to providing clean energy to feed and fuel the world sustainably. The Senior Plant Engineer will provide technical expertise related to fixed equipment specifications and mechanical integrity, collaborating with various teams to ensure equipment reliability and support operations, maintenance, and engineering efforts.
AgricultureChemicalManufacturing
Responsibilities
Work collaboratively within the Plant Engineering Department, consisting of approximately 35 direct and contract personnel specializing in mechanical engineering, reliability, and inspection
Investigate, diagnose, and recommend equipment repairs that enhance on‑stream reliability in support of Operations, Maintenance, and Engineering needs for routine tasks, projects, and turnaround schedules
Partner with Unit Reliability Supervisors to develop pre‑turnaround and turnaround inspection plans aligned with equipment design specifications and process conditions. Actively participate in turnaround and shutdown activities
Develop and communicate repair plans for pressure vessels, heat exchangers, tanks, and piping while ensuring adherence to CF specifications and applicable code requirements
Understand damage mechanisms affecting equipment in ammonia, urea, nitric acid, and UAN processes, and apply this knowledge to equipment design, fabrication, and repair decisions
Develop temporary equipment and piping repair plans and evaluate permanent corrective actions within required schedules
Provide technical guidance to plant personnel, including designers, inspectors, maintenance, operations, and engineering staff, regarding design and fabrication specifications
Review equipment specifications and fabrication drawings to ensure compliance with applicable codes and standards (e.g., API, ASME) and suitability for reliable operation
Consider safety, quality, cost, and schedule in all technical decisions, and clearly communicate the benefits, drawbacks, and alternative paths to supervision and management
Identify and implement improvements to the mechanical integrity program
Develop and maintain engineering specifications, including pressure vessel, piping, valve, paint, and insulation specifications
Participate in PHAs, LOPA studies, incident investigations, and follow‑up on action item resolution
Coordinate with Operations, Maintenance, Engineering, and EHS to ensure Plant Engineering meets end‑user needs and complies with all relevant laws, regulations, and standards
Serve as a corporate resource on API, ANSI, ASME, and other applicable standards for fixed and rotating equipment design, inspection, repair, and alteration
Demonstrate self‑motivation, effective prioritization, sound decision making, and a commitment to continuous learning of industry standards and best practices
Support the corporate EHS&S Policy by integrating applicable requirements into engineering programs
Continuously identify and implement opportunities to improve site safety
Qualification
Required
B.S. in Mechanical Engineering from an ABET-accredited institution
Ten or more years of hands-on, in-plant experience (permanent or periodic temporary assignments)
Seven or more years of engineering experience in oil, gas, or chemical manufacturing
Knowledge of mechanical integrity requirements defined in OSHA 1910.119
Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to work effectively with personnel at all levels
Strong leadership and management skills, including team leadership, independent decision making, prioritization, and mentoring of junior engineers
Proficiency in Microsoft Office
Ability to obtain a Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC)
Ability to remain drug- and alcohol-free, including random and for-cause testing
Preferred
Experience with ammonia, urea, nitric acid, and UAN processes
Seven or more years of experience with mechanical integrity
Experience using inspection management and RBI software, such as GE's APM (formerly Meridium) mechanical integrity module
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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