Mechanical Maintenance Coordinator

CF Industries; Glenwood (MN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

CF Industries is seeking a Mechanical Maintenance Coordinator to lead planning, execution, and oversight of mechanical maintenance projects across Distribution Facilities. The role ensures reliability through inspections, audits, upgrades, and maintenance activities.

You will coordinate cross-functional teams, provide on-site training, oversee safety, and work with vendors to develop maintenance plans. A minimum of five years in plant mechanical maintenance, CMMS familiarity (SAP), and strong

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years hands-on experience in plant mechanical maintenance or closely related field.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Familiarity with CMMS such as SAP for work orders, schedules, and equipment history.
• Ability to interpret regulatory and industry codes (API 510/570/653, ASME, NBIC).
• Prior project management experience: planning, coordinating, and overseeing maintenance or capital projects.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills across departments and partners.
• Ability to obtain passport/temporary residence for Canada travel as needed.
• Willingness to travel 70-80% of the time.

Responsibilities

• Performs or manages maintenance on critical mechanical equipment and infrastructure at Distribution Facilities, including fixed and rotating refrigeration equipment.
• Provide technical expertise and recommendations for inspections and projects.
• Support mechanical maintenance needs with remote consultation and on-site assistance for routine repairs.
• Lead cross-functional teams to coordinate maintenance across facilities and ensure timely, cost-effective repairs.
• Provide on-site training to Distribution personnel in equipment inspection and maintenance.
• Lead safety initiatives, optimize resources, and drive continuous improvement through planning and predictive maintenance.
• Collaborate with Facilities to develop maintenance plans, records, and emergency procedures.
• Communicate maintenance activities and terminal status to leadership for alignment and updates.
• Oversee vendors/contractors to ensure safe operations and performance.

Skills

Maintenance planning

Project management

Communication

Travel readiness

SAP CMMS

Tools

SAP CMMS

Microsoft 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 Mechanical Maintenance Coordinator leads the planning, execution, and oversight of mechanical maintenance projects and inspections across CF Industries' Distribution Facilities. This role ensures operational reliability through regular and ad hoc technical inspections, audits, upgrades, and maintenance activities.

Job Description

Major Responsibilities

• Performs or manages maintenance on critical mechanical equipment and infrastructure at Distribution Facilities, with specialized expertise related to fixed and rotating Industrial refrigeration equipment including, process piping, pressure vessels, low pressure storage tanks (LPST), pumps and compressors.
• Provide technical expertise and recommendations in support of all maintenance related inspections and projects.
• Readily available to support the mechanical maintenance needs of each facility, providing both remote consultation and on-site assistance for routine and emergency equipment repairs.
• Provides strong leadership in coordinating mechanical maintenance across Distribution Facilities by guiding cross-functional teams, prioritizing tasks, and ensuring timely, cost-effective execution of repairs to maintain operational reliability.
• Provides on-site training (as needed) to Distribution personnel in mechanical equipment inspection and maintenance, enhancing team competency in identifying issues, performing repairs, and sustaining equipment reliability.
• Leads safety initiatives, optimizes resource allocation, and drives continuous improvement through structured planning, predictive maintenance strategies, and collaborative problem-solving-ensuring high standards of reliability and performance across Distribution Facilities.
• Collaborate closely with each Distribution Facility to develop and implement effective maintenance activities, including programmed maintenance plans, record-keeping practices, and emergency response procedures.
• Communicates maintenance activities and terminal status to leadership, ensuring alignment, transparency, and timely updates across all Distribution Facilities.
• Collaborates with vendors and contractors to develop clear job scopes and maintenance plans. Oversee on-site and off-site work, ensuring contractors operate safely and meet performance standards through effective supervision and communication.

Incumbent Attributes

• Minimum of 5 years of hands-on experience in plant mechanical maintenance or a closely related field, demonstrating mechanical aptitude through tasks such as diagnosing and repair of fixed and rotating equipment, Experience should include interpreting technical documentation, manage preventive maintenance schedules, and apply root cause analysis to recurring equipment issues.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook, with the ability to create, edit, and manage documents, spreadsheets, presentations, and communications effectively.
• Familiarity with Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS), such as SAP, with the ability to create, track, and analyze work orders, maintenance schedules, and equipment history to support efficient and data-driven maintenance operations.
• Demonstrated ability to interpret and apply complex regulatory and industrial codes governing mechanical repair, construction, and inspection-including API 510, API 570, API 653, ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code, NBIC, and local jurisdictional standards. Proficiency in integrating these codes into maintenance planning, inspection protocols, and repair execution is essential for ensuring compliance, safety, and mechanical integrity across Distribution Facilities
• Prior project management experience: Proven ability to plan, coordinate, and execute maintenance or capital projects, including scope development, scheduling, resource allocation, and contractor oversight.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills: Effectively conveys technical information, collaborates across departments, and builds productive relationships with internal teams and external partners.
• Ability to obtain a passport and/or a temporary residence permit to travel to Canada on an as-needed basis
• Ability to travel 70-80% of the time.

FMLA

https://www.dol.gov/whd/regs/compliance/posters/fmlan.pdf

Employee Polygraph Protection Act

https://www.dol.gov/whd/regs/compliance/posters/eppac.pdf

• Employees in Canada can learn more about their rights by viewing the "Canadian Human Rights Act".

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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