The posting
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 Waggaman complex. 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) for requesting 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, execution of project scope utilizing in-house labor or outside construction contractors, 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 Description Summary:
The role of this position is to develop and manage capital projects for the Waggaman complex. 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) for requesting 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, execution of project scope utilizing in-house labor or outside construction contractors, and tracking overall project costs and schedule. Informal and formal feedback on project status is to be provided to supervision as necessary.
Job Responsibilities:
1. Define project scope, prepare accurate cost estimates and execution schedules and prepare Authorization for Expenditure (AFE) documentation which is timely, properly conveys the project’s objectives and is well written.
2. Budget, design or coordinate 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.
3. Execute approved projects within 10% of approved budgets. Responsible for preparation of Project Variation Requests (PVR) if budgets are under or overrun. Responsible for preparation of Scope Change Requests (SCR) should project needs deviate from the approved scope.
4. Incorporate the applicable requirements of the site EHS program into project design scopes and continually evaluate ways to make the site operate more safely.
5. Prepare bid packages for procurement of outside equipment and services, evaluate bids received, and make award recommendations.
6. 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.
7. Effectively develop project schedules and project cash flow projections, and communicate project status and progress vs schedule and budget targets to management.
8. Coordinate with operations, maintenance, safety, and environmental departments to ensure the project safely meets the end user’s needs and are in compliance with all CF Policies and applicable laws/regulations.
9. Report on construction and execution of assigned projects.
10. Strive to improve skills that add value to both themselves and the company.
Position Scope/ Contribution:
1. Manage capital projects ranging from $10K to $50M.
2. Typical project durations range from 1 month to 2-1/2 years (depending on if plant outage required).
3. Project status reporting is expected on a weekly basis.
Internal Controls:
Understands and complies with established departmental processes and procedures designed to support internal controls efforts. Identifies and brings to the attention of department management internal controls deficiencies.
Position Requirements:
1. Bachelor of Science in Engineering from ABET accredited university required.
2. One or more years of engineering related experience in the oil, gas, or chemical manufacturing industry preferred.
3. One or more years of experience with capital project development and/or execution required.
4. One year of in-plant experience preferred, whether permanent or periodic temporary assignment.
5. A high degree of personal responsibility for assigned project safety, cost, and schedule performance.
6. 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.
7. Strong management skills required, including team leading, decision making, and prioritizing.
8. Proficient with Microsoft Office software. Familiar with Primavera, SAP S/4HANA, and or equivalent scheduling and estimating software.
9. Must be able to acquire Transportation Worker Identification Credentials (TWIC).
10. Ability and willingness to climb stairs, ladders, and otherwise work in an outdoor chemical plant environment as needed to monitor project construction progress on a frequent basis
11. The ability to prove drug and alcohol free at random or for cause.
FMLA:
https://www.dol.gov/whd/regs/compliance/posters/fmlaen.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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