Industrial I&E Maintenance Technician – 70-80% Travel

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

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.