I&E Field Technician – PLC & Controls Expert

CF Industries; Frankfort (IN); On-site; USD 75,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental and vision benefits

Flexible work arrangements

401(k) plan with company match

Well-being incentive program

Paid time off

Job summary

CF Industries is seeking an I&E Maintenance Technician to provide instrument and electrical maintenance support across Distribution Facilities. The role emphasizes project design, installation, and documentation, with supervision of external contractors for major work.

The incumbent will work on PLC/HMI installations and control loops, train operations staff, and help establish preventative maintenance programs. A technical background and willingness to travel are required.

Qualifications

• 5–10 years of experience in plant Instrument & Electrical department or related work.
• Undergraduate technical degree helpful, but not required.
• Deep background in instrumentation and controls with PLC/HMI installations; familiarity with RS Logix and RS Studio.
• AutoCAD experience preferred.
• Experience with 4–20 mA and 3–15 psi control loops.
• Familiarity with PID loops and tuning.
• OSHAs process safety management knowledge (MOCs, PSSRs, PHAs, LOPA) preferred.
• Willing to travel 70–80%.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency with MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Provides project design, installation, and associated documentation.
• Installs and maintains Instrument & Electrical equipment throughout Distribution Facilities.
• Assists engineering and/or other I&E personnel as needed on projects.
• Supervises external Instrument & Electrical contractors when major work is being performed.
• Develops and maintains facility process documentation such as P&IDs and electrical prints.
• Trains operations’ personnel in troubleshooting Instrument & Electrical equipment.
• Assists in establishing preventative maintenance programs for Instrument & Electrical equipment.
• Provides electrical work safety training for operations’ personnel.

Skills

PLC/HMI installations

Instrumentation & controls

Travel readiness

Communication skills

MS Office

Education

Undergraduate technical degree

Tools

AutoCAD

RSLogix/RSStudio

Job description

CF Industries is seeking an I&E Maintenance Technician to provide instrument and electrical maintenance support across Distribution Facilities. The role emphasizes project design, installation, and documentation, with supervision of external contractors for major work.

The incumbent will work on PLC/HMI installations and control loops, train operations staff, and help establish preventative maintenance programs. A technical background and willingness to travel are required.