Chief Project Engineer

CF Industries Inc; Claremore (OK); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

CF Industries is seeking an engineering leader to turn ideas into actionable projects and capital investments into safer, more reliable operations at our Claremore site. You will guide the Project Engineering team, influence major investment decisions, and manage multidisciplinary contractors to deliver high-impact capital projects.

Ideally you have 8+ years in engineering, experience estimating and executing projects over $5 million, and a background in fertilizer manufacturing or related

Qualifications

• Eight+ years of engineering experience.
• Experience developing, estimating, and executing capital projects > $5M.
• Experience leading multidisciplinary teams and contractors.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Project Engineering team and multidisciplinary projects.
• Define project scope, justification, schedules, and resources.
• Lead Management of Change for major projects.
• Oversee capital planning, project execution, and safety/compliance.

Skills

Engineering leadership

Capital project mgmt

Cross-functional teams

Project estimation

Fertilizer plant experience

PMP (asset)

Education

Mechanical or Chemical Eng. degree

Job description

Business Area:Engineering and Engineering Services

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.

Function:

Job Summary:

Job Description:

Some engineering roles are about maintaining what already exists.

This one is about shaping what comes next.

We're looking for an engineering leader who can turn ideas into projects, technical challenges into solutions, and capital investments into safer, more reliable and efficient operations.

You'll lead engineers, influence major investment decisions, and bring together multidisciplinary teams and contractors to execute complex projects across the site.

This isn't just about managing projects.

It's about developing people. Improving the plant. Making smart investments. And turning engineering strategy into results.

If you're ready to lead from the front and see the impact of your work come to life, we'd love to meet you.

Why This Role Matters

You'll lead the Project Engineering team responsible for delivering improvements that enhance safety, reliability, energy efficiency, production, and regulatory compliance.

From defining project scope and building the business case to managing execution and long-term capital planning, you'll help determine where we invest, what we improve, and what comes next.

Lead Projects That Make an Impact

• Lead multidisciplinary teams through the planning and execution of capital projects.
• Define project scope, justification, schedules, and resource requirements.
• Lead Management of Change for major projects.
• Support turnaround planning, engineering work requests, and critical site initiatives.

Shape the Future of the Site

• Manage the annual capital spending forecast and five-year capital plan.
• Forecast project cash flows and help ensure capital is deployed effectively.
• Provide technical evaluation of projects related to nitrogen manufacturing.
• Lead engineering and construction contractors to ensure work meets design specifications and applicable codes.
• Lead and develop the Project Engineering team.
• Build technical capability through individual development plans.
• Create opportunities for engineers to grow while strengthening the capabilities the organization needs for the future.

What Success Looks Like

Success means delivering projects that improve the operation while building an engineering team ready for what's next.

You'll help ensure:

• Projects improve safety, reliability, efficiency, and production.
• Capital investments align with site priorities.
• Projects are executed with clear scope, planning, and accountability.
• Engineers continue developing their technical and leadership capabilities.

You Might Be a Great Fit If You...

• Have 8+ years of engineering experience.
• Bring significant experience developing, estimating, and executing capital projects greater than $5 million.
• Have experience leading projects from scope development through execution.
• Have led engineers or bring a strong technical background in fertilizer manufacturing.
• Know how to lead multidisciplinary teams, contractors, and complex project work.
• Have experience in a nitrogen fertilizer plant, chemical manufacturing facility, refinery, or similar industrial environment.
• Hold a Mechanical or Chemical Engineering degree, preferred.
• Bring a PMP designation, an asset.

Join Us

At CF Industries, you'll find more than another engineering leadership position.

You'll have the opportunity to develop engineers, influence major capital investments, solve complex manufacturing challenges, and see the results of your work across the operation.

If you're ready to make an impact through engineering leadership, we encourage you to apply.

Lead projects. Develop engineers. Shape what's next. Join CF Industries.

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.

If you need any assistance seeking a job opportunity at CF Industries, need reasonable accommodation with the application process, or have questions about our use of AI, please call 847-405-2400 or contact us at [e-mail].