Business Systems Analyst II - SAP Plant Maintenance

CF Industries; Northbrook (IL); On-site; USD 69,000 - 91,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Flexible work arrangements

Job summary

CF Industries in Northbrook, IL seeks an IT Business Systems Analyst II focusing on SAP Plant Maintenance to support asset management, maintenance planning, scheduling and reporting across our maintenance and reliability function.

You will collaborate with business partners, IT peers and vendors to capture needs, define requirements, develop solutions, and deliver data visualizations to drive informed operations decisions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology/Computer Science, Engineering, Business, Maintenance, or related field.
• 3+ years of related professional experience preferred.
• Experience with change processes and change board participation is a plus.
• Developing knowledge of SAP Plant Maintenance concepts and related enterprise applications.

Responsibilities

• Develop SAP Plant Maintenance and related solutions through the systems life cycle.
• Capture and document business needs for Maintenance, Reliability, Turnaround, Engineering, and Operations stakeholders.
• Deliver functional and technical requirements to configuration, development, reporting, and integration teams.
• Support SAP PM processes including functional locations, equipment, notifications, work orders, PM, task lists, and reporting.
• Create insightful data visualizations and reporting to support maintenance and reliability decisions.
• Contribute to projects in collaboration with IT Security, Infrastructure, and Vendors.
• Ensure deliverables follow Project Management methodology and communicate status, risks, and issues.

Skills

SAP Plant Maintenance

Data visualization

Requirements gathering

Communication skills

Project coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in IT/CS/Engineering/Business

Tools

Tableau

Power BI

SAP S/4HANA

Primavera P6

Job description

About CF Industries

At CF Industries, our mission is to provide clean energy to feed and fuel the world sustainably. Our employees are focused on safe and reliable operations, environmental stewardship, and disciplined capital and corporate management. By joining CF, you will be part of a team that brings their varied experiences, wide-ranging knowledge and diverse talents together to deliver important work and you’ll be able to pursue complex, exciting opportunities that help you continue to grow and achieve your potential in different areas. You’ll take pride in working for a company that lives its values and where you can be yourself at work, as part of an authentic team that encourages you to share your views and opinions. Our eight manufacturing complexes in the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom, an unparalleled storage, transportation and distribution network in North America, and logistics capabilities enabling a global reach underpin our strategy to leverage our unique capabilities to accelerate the world’s transition to clean energy.

Job Summary

The IT Business Systems Analyst II - SAP Plant Maintenance participates in initiatives of all sizes across the supported Maintenance and Reliability business function. This role supports SAP Plant Maintenance processes and related enterprise solutions used for asset management, maintenance execution, planning, scheduling, reporting, and operational decision-making.

Communication Skills

The foundations of your success include attention to detail, listening to the requirement, understanding maintenance business needs, and taking initiatives through to the finish line. You're great at keeping everyone in the loop. You are skilled with today's communication technologies and can interact well to ensure business partners, IT peers, and vendors are on the same page. We're looking for people who help clear roadblocks to reach our company's objectives.

Job Description

Major Responsibilities

• Assist in developing SAP Plant Maintenance and related business system solutions through the systems life cycle, following through in requirements, testing, configuration, implementation, and support.
• Capture and document business needs for Maintenance, Reliability, Turnaround, Engineering, and Operations stakeholders and support creative, practical solutions.
• Deliver functional and technical requirements to configuration, development, reporting, and integration teams.
• Support SAP Plant Maintenance processes including functional locations, equipment, notifications, work orders, preventive maintenance, task lists, maintenance planning, scheduling, and maintenance reporting.
• Assist decision makers by creating and modifying insightful data visualizations and reporting to contribute to impactful maintenance and reliability business decisions.
• Contribute to projects in consultation with IT Security, Infrastructure Team, Business Owners, and Vendors.
• Implement projects through each phase as an active participant.
• Ensure that all deliverables are completed in accordance with Project Management methodology; clearly and frequently communicate status, risks, issues, and decisions needed.
• Participate in the future of business systems while engaging in system, product, enhancement, and integration evaluation activities.
• Assist in defining, testing, and performing quality assurance to keep business systems current and reliable.
• Perform operational activities on projects and enhancements, including monitoring resource needs, preparing documentation, status reports, key issues and/or change controls.
• Support the overall health of SAP Plant Maintenance and related business systems at CF through system issue tracking, root cause analysis, cross‑functional alignment, and production support.
• Support data validation, master data quality, and reporting activities related to SAP Plant Maintenance master and transactional data.
• Develop user documentation, training materials, knowledge articles, and job aids to improve business adoption and supportability.

Internal Controls

Establishes and implements processes and procedures to meet departmental internal controls requirements. Ensures that established processes/procedures are followed as designed. Works with Internal Controls Department to identify deficiencies in existing processes/procedures, the need for new ones, and the extent to which such processes/procedures are being followed. Develops and implements corrective actions with regard to department internal controls as necessary.

Supervisory Relationships

Position Reports To: Manager IT Business Systems Analysis or Relevant Manager Subordinate Positions: None

Incumbent Attributes

• Education: Bachelor's degree (Information Technology/Computer Science, Engineering, Business, Supply Chain, Maintenance, or related field) or its equivalent in a related field is typically preferred.
• Years of experience: 3+ years of related professional work experience may be preferred to complete all essential job functions.
• Other unique job‑relevant attributes: Some experience of and participation in the change process, including attendance at change board as a representative or contributor.
• Developing knowledge of systems capabilities, maintenance business operations, SAP Plant Maintenance concepts, and related enterprise application processes.
• Basic business test execution and planning/coordination experience.
• Strong oral and written communication skills with organization and time management skills.
• Ability to learn, demonstrate, and apply knowledge of the business to deliver improvements in solutions and processes and better align IT service with business goals.
• Preferred exposure to SAP Plant Maintenance, SAP S/4HANA, SAP Fiori, SAP reporting, Tableau, Power BI, Primavera P6, SAP Project Systems, or related maintenance and project execution tools.

Position Scope/Contribution

Breadth of Scope: Scope is typically within a single functional area or work team, focused on SAP Plant Maintenance and related maintenance business processes. May work across or interact/coordinate with multiple functions. The impact is generally limited to the functional area(s) supported.

Estimated Base Pay

The estimated base pay for the position is typically between $68,600 - $90,500. The actual base pay for the position may be influenced by factors such as education, training, skills, qualifications, competencies, years of experience, job‑related knowledge, and scope of the role, and could be outside of the posted pay range.

Benefits

In addition to base pay, an incentive program is available to all full‑time employees, and a comprehensive benefits package including

• two medical plan options
• a health savings plan with a company contribution and a match
• dental and vision benefits
• a well‑being incentive program
• 401(k) Plan which provides a potential of receiving between 10% and 13% of employer’s contribution
• life and disability insurance
• paid time off programs
• flexible work arrangements to support a healthy work‑life balance

FMLA

FMLA: https://www.dol.gov/whd/regs/compliance/posters/fmlafd

Employee Polygraph Protection Act

https://www.dol.gov/whd/regs/compliance/posters/eppac.pdf

Notice Regarding Potential Use of Artificial Intelligence in the Recruitment Process

As part of our recruitment process, CF Industries may use automated tools, including artificial intelligence (“AI”) and machine learning technologies, to assist recruiters in identifying and prioritizing candidates whose qualifications align with job‑related criteria, including information provided during the application process such as resumes, work history, education, qualifications, and responses to application questions. These tools support but do not replace human decision‑making, and all final employment decisions are made by our Talent Acquisition team and/or hiring managers exercising independent judgment.

JOIN OUR TALENT NETWORK

We are a global leader in transforming natural gas into nitrogen. The chemical processes we use ensure we have the nitrogen we need to support life on earth - from fertilizer that feeds the crops that feed the world to products that remove harmful emissions from industrial activities. We are always seeking bright, ethical and resourceful professionals that have achieved a high level of success in their respective fields. Individuals who want to be a part of a strong, financially secure company; who believe in our values, are committed to what we do, and embrace our future. At CF Industries we take great pride in who we are, what we do and the talented people that work for us. Our values extend to our employment and hiring practices. We are committed to doing it right for the benefit of our employees, our products and our community. We believe that We do it Right. We do it Well. We execute as a Team. We take a long term view.