E&I Engineer: Power, Controls & Safe Operations

CF Industries; Donaldsonville (LA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

CF Industries is seeking an Electrical & Instrumentation (E&I) Engineer to provide technical expertise for electrical power systems, instrumentation, and control systems to ensure safe, reliable plant operation and to support capital projects. You will collaborate with operations, maintenance and projects, develop standards, review designs, and lead documentation such as one-line diagrams and P&IDs.

This role requires a strong background in electrical engineering, DCS/PLC systems, SIS concepts,

Qualifications

• B.S. in Engineering from an ABET-accredited institution, Electrical Engineering preferred.
• Three or more years of hands-on, in-plant experience (permanent or temporary).
• Five or more years of engineering experience in oil, gas, or chemical manufacturing.
• Working knowledge of electrical power distribution systems, instrumentation, and control systems.
• Experience executing electrical and instrumentation capital projects is preferred.
• Experience reading, interpreting, and modifying electrical drawings, P&IDs, and technical specifications.
• Familiarity with DCS and PLC systems.
• Familiarity with the SIS concepts defined by IEC 61511.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to work effectively with personnel at all levels.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate within the Electrical & Instrumentation Engineering group and across Engineering, Operations, Maintenance, Reliability, and EHS&S to support safe, reliable plant operation.
• Provide technical support for electrical power distribution systems from low voltage through medium voltage (up to 34.5 kV), including switchgear, motor control centers, transformers, protective relays, and associated equipment.
• Provide technical support for instrumentation and control systems, including transmitters, analyzers, gas detection, and safety instrumented systems (SIS).
• Investigate, diagnose, and resolve electrical and instrumentation equipment issues, including troubleshooting, testing, commissioning, and repair activities to improve on stream reliability.
• Specify and size process instrumentation and control valves as needed for capital and maintenance funded projects.
• Develop electrical and instrumentation scope and provide technical input from concept through construction and startup; serve as E&I discipline lead when assigned.
• Prepare, review, and approve engineering designs, specifications, equipment data sheets, construction packages, cost estimates, and third‑party engineering deliverables to ensure compliance with applicable codes, standards, CF specifications, and constructability requirements.
• Participate in and lead engineering design reviews to ensure modifications meet safety, reliability, and operability expectations.
• Develop, maintain, and ensure accuracy of electrical and instrumentation documentation, including one‑line diagrams, P&IDs, loop drawings, schematics, logic diagrams, and specifications, and ensure documents reflect as built conditions.
• Support turnarounds, shutdowns, PHAs, LOPAs, and incident investigations, including follow up and closure of assigned action items.
• 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.

Skills

Electrical power distribution

Instrumentation & control systems

DCS & PLC systems

P&IDs & schematics reading

SIS (Safety Instrumented Systems)

Project engineering leadership

Documentation & drawings

Communication skills

Education

B.S. in Electrical Engineering

ABET-accredited engineering degree

Job description

CF Industries is seeking an Electrical & Instrumentation (E&I) Engineer to provide technical expertise for electrical power systems, instrumentation, and control systems to ensure safe, reliable plant operation and to support capital projects. You will collaborate with operations, maintenance and projects, develop standards, review designs, and lead documentation such as one-line diagrams and P&IDs.

This role requires a strong background in electrical engineering, DCS/PLC systems, SIS concepts,