Turnaround Intern - Mechanical Engineer

CF Industries; Woodward (OK); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

CF Industries is seeking a highly motivated Turnaround Engineering Intern to support planning, readiness, execution, and continuous improvement activities for a major plant turnaround. You will gain hands-on experience supporting engineering, operations, maintenance, reliability, process safety, and capital project activities within a manufacturing environment.

The internship offers exposure to field verifications, work package development, readiness reviews, KPI tracking, and documentation of

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a Mechanical Engineering degree.
• Strong communication, organizational, and problem‑solving skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.

Responsibilities

• Assist with turnaround planning and readiness activities.
• Perform field verifications of work packages, equipment tags, drawings, and P&IDs.
• Support KPI tracking, planning meetings, and documentation of lessons learned.
• Develop at least one turnaround report or dashboard.

Skills

Mechanical engineering

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Problem solving

Microsoft Office

Team-oriented

Education

Pursuing Mechanical Engineering degree

Tools

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: Job Summary:

CF Industries is seeking a highly motivated Turnaround Engineering Intern to support planning, readiness, execution, and continuous improvement activities associated with a major plant turnaround (TAR). The intern will gain hands‑on experience supporting engineering, operations, maintenance, reliability, process safety, and capital project activities within a manufacturing environment.

Job Description:

Turnaround Planning & Readiness

Assist engineering and operations teams with development and tracking of turnaround work scopes. Perform field verification of work packages, equipment tags, drawings, and P&IDs. Participate in readiness reviews, walkdowns, and planning meetings. Support MOC job package reviews and readiness activities. Assist with contractor logistics, procurement tracking, and site preparation. Support development or modification of nitrogen purge and leak testing procedures. Assist with vent‑to‑flare emissions calculations and contractor training activities.

Turnaround Execution

Support Exercise stop‑work authority and identify EHS concerns requiring escalation. Provide field support during outage execution and monitor assigned scopes. Conduct visual inspections of heat exchangers, vessels, heaters, and towers. Track equipment closure and pre‑commissioning documentation. Support daily turnaround KPI reporting and coordination meetings. Document field changes, lessons learned, and continuous improvement opportunities.

Capital Projects Support

Support turnaround‑related capital and reliability projects. Track project schedules, scope, and status updates. Assist with equipment selection, vendor communication, installation verification, commissioning, and startup activities.

Process Safety & Reliability

Participate in PHA, MOC, and PSSR activities. Support mechanical integrity, inspection, and reliability initiatives. Assist in safety audits, field observations, and equipment performance assessments.

Major Project Tracking Activities

Electrical system upgrades Aqua Stripper replacement project Primary Reformer refractory replacement Critical process vent and control valve upgrades Catalyst replacement activities Cooling water system flushing and passivation activities MOC field work and startup approvals

Internship Deliverables

• Complete turnaround scope field walkdowns.
• Maintain turnaround readiness action item trackers.
• Develop at least one turnaround report or dashboard.
• Assist with work package development and reviews.
• Participate in planning, execution, and lessons learned meetings.
• Deliver a final presentation summarizing contributions, safety observations, lessons learned, and recommendations.

Minimum Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a Mechanical Engineering degree.
• Strong communication, organizational, and problem‑solving skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to work effectively in a team‑oriented industrial environment.

FMLA: https://www.dol.gov/whd/regs/compliance/posters/f<|channel|>mlan.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. If you need any assistance seeking a job opportunity at CF Industries, need reasonable accommodation with the application process, or have questions about our use of AI, please call 847-405-2400 or contact us at [e-mail].

JOIN OUR TALENT NETWORK

We are a global leader in transforming natural gas into nitrogen. The chemical processes we use ensure we have the nitrogen we need to support life on earth - from fertilizer that feeds the crops that feed the world to products that remove harmful emissions from industrial activities. We are always seeking bright, ethical and resourceful professionals that have achieved a high level of success in their respective fields. Individuals who want to be a part of a strong, financially secure company; who believe in our values, are committed to what we do, and embrace our future. At CF Industries we take great pride in who we are, what we do and the talented people that work for us. Our values extend to our employment and hiring practices. We are committed to doing it right for the benefit of our employees, our products and our community. We believe that We do it Right. We do it Well. We execute as a Team. We take a long term view.