I&E Maintenance Technician

CF Industries; Effingham (IL); On-site; USD 75,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Incentive program

401(k) with employer contribution

Health, dental and vision insurance

Well-being incentive program

Paid time off

Flexible work arrangements

Job summary

CF Industries is seeking an I&E Maintenance Technician to design, install, and maintain Instrument & Electrical equipment across Distribution Facilities. You will guide Jr. staff and coordinate with engineering on projects, with meaningful documentation such as P&IDs and electrical prints.

The role emphasizes PLC/HMI installations, AutoCAD expertise, and hands-on panel wiring, calibration, and safety training. Expect 70–80% travel and competitive total compensation.

Qualifications

• 5–10 years of experience in plant Instrument & Electrical
• Undergraduate technical degree helpful but not required
• Deep background in instrumentation and controls with PLC/HMI installations
• Familiarity with Modicon and AB PLC software including RS Logix/RS Studio
• AutoCAD experience preferred
• Hands-on with control panels, wiring, calibration (4–20 mA, 3–15 psi)
• OSHA process safety management familiarity preferred
• Willingness to travel 70–80%
• Strong communication and supervisory/project management experience valuable

Responsibilities

• Provide design, installation, and documentation for Instrument & Electrical (I&E) systems
• Install and maintain I&E equipment at Distribution Facilities
• Assist engineering and I&E personnel on projects
• Supervise external I&E contractors for major work
• Develop and maintain facility documentation (P&IDs, electrical prints)
• Train operations staff in troubleshooting I&E equipment
• Support preventive maintenance programs for I&E equipment
• Provide electrical safety training for operations staff

Skills

Instrumentation & Controls

PLC/HMI installations

AutoCAD

OSHA PSM familiarity

Communication skills

Time management

Travel readiness

Education

Undergraduate technical degree helpful

Tools

RS Logix

RS Studio

AutoCAD

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.

Engineering and Engineering Services

Job Summary

The I&E Maintenance Technician provides technical skill, knowledge and guidance to execute Instrument and Electrical (I&E) maintenance and supports Sr. Coordinators with new project construction throughout Distribution Facilities.

Job Description

Key Job Elements

• 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 (including recordkeeping).
• Provides electrical work safety training for operations' personnel.

Successful incumbents will have

• Equivalent of 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 emphasis on PLC/HMI installations. Familiarity with Modicon and AB PLC software including RS Logix and RS Studio.
• AutoCAD experience preferred
• Hands-On experience with control panel and field wiring, instrument calibration with 4-20 MA and 3-15 PSI control loops. Familiarity with PID loops and tuning preferred.
• Experience with OSHAs process safety management including MOCs, PSSRs, PHAs and LOPA preferred.
• Have or able to obtain a TWIC card and passport.
• Time management skills and self-discipline to work prolonged periods with minimal supervision.
• Prior supervisory and/or project management experience preferred.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency with MS Office suite
• Must be able to travel 70 - 80% of the time

Position Scope/Contribution

Incumbents in this position are responsible for maintaining, troubleshooting and related training for Instrument & Electrical equipment at all DF terminals and warehouses. Travel to out-of-state, overnight locations is required regularly and accounts for 70 - 80% of time annually.

The estimated base pay for the position is typically between $75,400 - $99,600.

The actual base pay for the position may be influenced by factors such as education, training, skills, qualifications, competencies, years of experience, job-related knowledge, and scope of the role, and could be outside of the posted pay range.

In addition to base pay, an incentive program is available to all full-time employees, and a comprehensive benefits package including two medical plan options, a health savings plan with a company contribution and a match, dental and vision benefits, a well-being incentive program, 401(k) Plan which provides a potential of receiving between 10% and 13% of employer's contribution, life and disability insurance, paid time off programs and much more! Additionally, we offer several Flexible Work Arrangements to support a healthy work-life balance.

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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.

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