Project Engineer

CF Industries Employee Services; Donaldsonville (LA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

CF Industries is seeking an experienced Project Engineer to develop and manage capital projects at the Donaldsonville facility. Responsibilities include scope development, AFEs, MOC compliance, bid package preparation, and cost/schedule tracking. You will coordinate with multiple teams to ensure safe, economical modifications within approved budgets.

Qualified candidates will have a B.S. in Engineering (ABET-accredited) and 1+ years in capital project development, preferably in oil/gas/chemical

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering from ABET-accredited university preferred; other engineering backgrounds with applicable experience considered.
• Experience in capital project development and/or execution required.
• In-plant experience and ability to manage safety, cost, and schedule performance in a chemical/oil/gas setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Define project scope and prepare accurate cost estimates and AFEs for capital projects.
• Budget, design, and manage installation of modifications to the facility within the schedule.
• Prepare PVRs for budget overruns and SCRs for scope changes.
• Incorporate EHS requirements into project scopes and improve site safety.
• Prepare bid packages, evaluate bids, and recommend awards.
• Review construction documentation for compliance and operability.
• Develop project schedules and cash flow projections, reporting status to management.
• Coordinate with operations, maintenance, safety, and environmental teams to meet stakeholder needs.

Skills

Project management

Cost estimation

Project scheduling

Vendor management

Communication skills

Microsoft Office

SAP S4/HANA familiarity

Education

ABET-accredited B.S. in Mechanical/Chemical/Civil/Electrical/Construction Management

Tools

SAP S4/HANA

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 role of this position is to develop and manage capital projects for the Donaldsonville facility. This work includes, but may not be limited to: facilitating scope development of capital projects, compiling estimates based on developed scope, preparing Authorization For Expenditures (AFEs) to request capital funds, facilitating detailed engineering, following Management of Change (MOC) protocol, preparation of request for bid packages, evaluating proposals, requisitioning materials, writing and planning work orders as necessary, supervising construction activities during project implementation , and tracking overall project costs and schedule. Informal and formal feedback on project status is to be provided to supervision as necessary.

Job Description

Job Responsibilities

• Define project scope, prepare accurate cost estimates and execution schedules and prepare Authorization For Expenditure (AFE) documentation which accurately conveys the project’s objectives and is well written.
• Budget, design, and manage installation of economically designed, safe, and effective modifications and upgrades to the facility within the allowable schedule. The project engineer should contract outside engineering and/or construction management resources as necessary.
• Execute approved projects within approved budgets. Responsible for preparation of Project Variation Requests (PVR) for budget overruns. Responsible for preparation of Scope Change Requests (SCR) should project needs deviate from the approved scope.
• Incorporate the applicable requirements of the site EHS program into project design scopes and continually evaluate ways to make the site operate more safely.
• Prepare bid packages for procurement of outside equipment and services, evaluate bids received, and make award recommendations.
• Personally review construction documentation prepared by outside engineering firms and vendors for compliance with project specifications, constructability, and operability. Must also be able to work with and solicit comments from other groups within the organization.
• Effectively develop project schedules and cash flow projections, and update as required. Communicate project status and schedule/budget trends to management personnel.
• Coordinate with operations, maintenance, safety, and environmental departments to ensure the project safely meets all stakeholders’ needs and complies with CF Policies and applicable laws/regulations.
• Strive to improve skills that add value to both themselves and the company.

Position Scope/ Contribution

• Manage capital projects ranging from $10K to $15M.
• Typical project durations range from six months to three years (depending on if plant outage required).
• Project status reporting and forecast updates are expected on a monthly basis.

Position Requirements

• Mechanical or Chemical Bachelor of Science in Engineering from ABET accredited university preferred, but open to Civil, Electrical or Construction Management with applicable experience.
• One or more years of engineering related experience in the oil, gas, or chemical manufacturing industry preferred.
• One or more years of experience with capital project development and/or execution required.
• One year of in-plant experience preferred, whether permanent or periodic temporary assignment.
• A high degree of personal responsibility for assigned project safety, cost, and schedule performance.
• Strong communication skills (written and verbal) required. Must be able to effectively communicate and interact with personnel of all backgrounds and be able to manage changing circumstances as plant outages move.
• Strong management skills required, including team leading, decision making, and prioritizing.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office software. Familiarity with SAP S4/HANA preferred.
• Must be able to acquire Transpo