Turnaround Project Engineering Lead

CF Industries Inc; Donaldsonville (LA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

CF Industries is seeking a Turnaround Supervisor, Project Engineering, to lead a team of project engineers and contract staff in planning and executing capital projects for plant turnarounds. You will partner with operations, EHSS, and procurement to ensure safety, schedule, and budget adherence across complex refinery-like facilities.

The role requires extensive engineering and project management experience, strong leadership, and the ability to coordinate with multiple stakeholders, including

Qualifications

• B.S. in engineering from an ABET-accredited university.
• 7+ years of engineering-related experience in oil, gas, or chemical manufacturing preferred.
• 5+ years of project engineering experience in a refinery or chemical facility preferred.
• 5+ years of hands-on, in-plant experience preferred.
• PMP training/certification preferred.
• Experience with nitrogen fertilizer processes preferred.
• Strong communication skills (written and verbal) required.
• Louisiana Professional Engineer Registration preferred.
• Strong management and leadership skills required.
• Keen sense of organization and prioritization in a dynamic environment.
• Must climb stairs/ladders, work at heights, and enter confined spaces.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office software.
• Must possess and maintain TWIC credentials.
• Ability to prove drug and alcohol free at random or for cause.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of Project Engineers and contract support staff for turnarounds and capital projects.
• Assist in developing annual capital budgets and forecasts; draft high-level project estimates and scope for future turnarounds.
• Incorporate capital project schedules into Maintenance turnaround plans; support work-order planning.
• Ensure projects meet plant specifications and follow design codes.
• Adhere to AFE, EWR, SOP, and site procedures; identify process improvements.
• Develop and maintain vendor networks; coordinate with EHSS and Procurement on vendor compliance.
• Evaluate completed work; address deficiencies and plan future outages.
• Coordinate projects with Operations, Maintenance, and EHSS to meet site goals.
• Ensure safety and environmental performance; comply with regulatory statutes.
• Provide technical support for new equipment fabrication and supplier visits as needed.
• Oversee third-party design packages for quality and schedule.
• Provide stakeholders with routine project status and schedule/budget updates.
• Develop and mentor direct reports.

Skills

Strong communication

Strong management

Organization

Safety awareness

Education

ABET-accredited engineering degree

PMP certification/training

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

CF Industries is seeking a Turnaround Supervisor, Project Engineering, to lead a team of project engineers and contract staff in planning and executing capital projects for plant turnarounds. You will partner with operations, EHSS, and procurement to ensure safety, schedule, and budget adherence across complex refinery-like facilities.

The role requires extensive engineering and project management experience, strong leadership, and the ability to coordinate with multiple stakeholders, including