Engineer

CF Industries East Point LLC; Waggaman (LA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

CF Industries in Waggaman, LA seeks a project engineer to develop and manage capital projects at the facility. You will facilitate scope development, prepare cost estimates, AFEs, and bid packages, and oversee detailed engineering and construction using in-house or external resources.

You will track project costs, schedules, and ensure adherence to CF policies and safety standards while coordinating with multiple departments to meet end-user needs.

Qualifications

• ABET-accredited BS in Engineering required.
• 1+ years of engineering experience in the oil, gas, or chemical manufacturing industry preferred.
• 1+ years of capital project development and/or execution required.
• 1 year of in-plant experience preferred, whether permanent or temporary.
• High degree of personal responsibility for safety, cost, and schedule performance.
• Strong communication skills (written and verbal).
• Strong management skills including team leading, decision making, and prioritizing.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office; familiar with Primavera, SAP S/4HANA, and/or equivalent scheduling and estimating software.
• Must be able to acquire TWIC credentials.
• Ability to climb stairs, ladders, and work in outdoor plant environments.
• Must be drug and alcohol free.

Responsibilities

• Define project scope, prepare accurate cost estimates and execution schedules and prepare AFE documentation.
• Budget, design or coordinate design, and manage installation of modifications and upgrades.
• Execute approved projects within 10% of approved budgets and prepare VAR/SCR as needed.
• Incorporate site EHS requirements into project design scopes.
• Prepare bid packages, evaluate bids and make award recommendations.
• Review construction documentation for compliance and operability with project specs.
• Develop project schedules and cash flow projections; report progress to management.
• Coordinate with operations, maintenance, safety and environmental departments.
• Report on construction and execution of projects.
• Pursue continual personal skill development.

Skills

Strong communication

Team leadership

Project management

Cost control

Scheduling

Education

ABET-accredited engineering degree

Tools

Primavera

SAP S/4HANA

MS Office

Job description

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: Engineering and Engineering Services Job Summary: The role of this position is to develop and manage capital projects for the Waggaman complex. This work includes, but may not be limited to: facilitating scope development of capital projects, compiling estimates based on developed scope, preparing Authorization For Expenditures (AFEs) for requesting capital funds, facilitating detailed engineering, following Management of Change (MOC) protocol, preparation of request for bid packages, evaluating proposals, requisitioning materials, writing and planning work orders as necessary, execution of project scope utilizing in-house labor or outside construction contractors, and tracking overall project costs and schedule. Informal and formal feedback on project status is to be provided to supervision as necessary. Job Description: Job Description Summary: The role of this position is to develop and manage capital projects for the Waggaman complex. This work includes, but may not be limited to: facilitating scope development of capital projects, compiling estimates based on developed scope, preparing Authorization For Expenditures (AFEs) for requesting capital funds, facilitating detailed engineering, following Management of Change (MOC) protocol, preparation of request for bid packages, evaluating proposals, requisitioning materials, writing and planning work orders as necessary, execution of project scope utilizing in-house labor or outside construction contractors, and tracking overall project costs and schedule. Informal and formal feedback on project status is to be provided to supervision as necessary.

Job Responsibilities:

• 1. Define project scope, prepare accurate cost estimates and execution schedules and prepare Authorization for Expenditure (AFE) documentation which is timely, properly conveys the project’s objectives and is well written.
• 2. Budget, design or coordinate design, and manage installation of economically designed, safe, and effective modifications and upgrades to the facility within the allowable schedule. The project engineer should contract outside engineering and/or construction management resources as necessary.
• 3. Execute approved projects within 10% of approved budgets. Responsible for preparation of Project Variation Requests (PVR) if budgets are under or overrun. Responsible for preparation of Scope Change Requests (SCR) should project needs deviate from the approved scope.
• 4. Incorporate the applicable requirements of the site EHS program into project design scopes and continually evaluate ways to make the site operate more safely.
• 5. Prepare bid packages for procurement of outside equipment and services, evaluate bids received, and make award recommendations.
• 6. Personally review construction documentation prepared by outside engineering firms and vendors for compliance with project specifications, constructability, and operability. Must also be able to work with and solicit comments from other groups within the organization.
• 7. Effectively develop project schedules and project cash flow projections, and communicate project status and progress vs schedule and budget targets to management.
• 8. Coordinate with operations, maintenance, safety, and environmental departments to ensure the project safely meets the end user’s needs and are in compliance with all CF Policies and applicable laws/regulations.
• 9. Report on construction and execution of assigned projects.
• 10. Strive to improve skills that add value to both themselves and the company.

Position Scope/ Contribution:

• 1. Manage capital projects ranging from $10K to $50M.
• 2. Typical project durations range from 1 month to 2-1/2 years (depending on if plant outage required).
• 3. Project status reporting is expected on a weekly basis.

Position Requirements:

• 1. Bachelor of Science in Engineering from ABET accredited university required.
• 2. One or more years of engineering related experience in the oil, gas, or chemical manufacturing industry preferred.
• 3. One or more years of experience with capital project development and/or execution required.
• 4. One year of in-plant experience preferred, whether permanent or periodic temporary assignment.
• 5. A high degree of personal responsibility for assigned project safety, cost, and schedule performance.
• 6. Strong communication skills (written and verbal) required. Must be able to effectively communicate and interact with personnel of all backgrounds and be able to manage changing circumstances as plant outages move.
• 7. Strong management skills required, including team leading, decision making, and prioritizing.
• 8. Proficient with Microsoft Office software. Familiar with Primavera, SAP S/4HANA, and or equivalent scheduling and estimating software.
• 9. Must be able to acquire Transportation Worker Identification Credentials (TWIC).
• 10. Ability and willingness to climb stairs, ladders, and otherwise work in an outdoor chemical plant environment as needed to monitor project construction progress on a frequent basis.
• 11. The ability to prove drug and alcohol free at random or for cause.

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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.