Engineer - Process Safety, Reliability & Projects

CF Industries; Sergeant Bluff (IA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plan

Dental & Vision

401(k) with company match

Flexible work arrangements

Paid time off

Job summary

CF Industries is seeking engineers across locations to support safe, reliable operations and process optimization in ammonia production and other plant facilities.

As an engineer, you will lead capital projects, drive safety and reliability improvements, and collaborate with Operations, Maintenance, and Process Safety teams to deliver on-time, within-budget outcomes. A bachelor's in engineering and relevant industry experience are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering from an accredited institution (Mechanical, Chemical, Electrical or related discipline).
• Engineering experience in chemical processing, oil & gas refining, manufacturing, or plant environment.
• Experience supporting projects, maintenance, operations, process improvement, or reliability initiatives.
• Knowledge of applicable engineering principles, regulations, standards, and industry best practices.
• Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and other engineering-related software tools.

Responsibilities

• Provide engineering and technical support to plant operations, maintenance, reliability, project, and safety teams to improve safety, reliability, quality, and operational performance.
• Analyze operational, process, maintenance, and project data to identify opportunities for improvement and implement sustainable solutions.
• Monitor and evaluate KPIs, operating trends, equipment performance, production metrics, and reliability data to ensure efficient operations.
• Lead or support capital projects from concept development through design, planning, execution, commissioning, and closeout while ensuring projects are completed safely, on schedule, and within budget.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams, contractors, vendors, and stakeholders to achieve project and operational objectives.
• Develop engineering designs, specifications, scopes of work, operating procedures, standards, training materials, and technical documentation.
• Participate in and support Process Safety Management (PSM) activities, including Management of Change (MOC), Process Hazard Analyses (PHA), Pre-Startup Safety Reviews (PSSR), Layers of Protection Analysis (LOPA), and incident investigations.
• Lead and participate in root cause analyses, failure investigations, troubleshooting efforts, and corrective action development.
• Support maintenance and reliability programs through preventive maintenance optimization, mechanical integrity initiatives, equipment assessments, and lifecycle cost management.
• Ensure compliance with company standards, environmental permits, regulatory requirements, and applicable industry codes and standards.
• Support plant turnarounds, shutdowns, startup activities, and commissioning efforts, including planning, execution, and verification stages.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders while providing clear communication regarding technical issues, project status, risks, and opportunities.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on safety, reliability, production, quality, sustainability, and cost optimization.

Skills

Safety Leadership

Project Management

Process Improvement

Data Analysis

Communication

Team Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

CMMS

Process simulation software

Job description

CF Industries is seeking engineers across locations to support safe, reliable operations and process optimization in ammonia production and other plant facilities.

As an engineer, you will lead capital projects, drive safety and reliability improvements, and collaborate with Operations, Maintenance, and Process Safety teams to deliver on-time, within-budget outcomes. A bachelor's in engineering and relevant industry experience are required.