Chief Project Engineer

Job Description

You Will:

• Ensure project engineering activities are performed to enhance safety, equipment reliability, energy efficiency, production and compliance with regulatory statutes.
• Supervise the Project Engineering group.
• Supervise Engineering and Construction contractors to ensure that all plant replacements, modifications, and additions are performed in strict conformity with design specifications and applicable code requirements.
• Develop engineers’ technical abilities by focusing on individual development plans and coordinating those with the needs of the organization.
• Lead multidisciplinary project teams to design, organize, schedule, and implement project plans.
• Develop project schedules and effectively manage resources to ensure successful completion of project goals.
• Define project scopes and justification documentation in collaboration with management and other departments.
• Manage the annual capital spending forecast and five-year capital plan for the site.
• Forecast monthly project cash flows.
• Lead the Management of Change (MOC) process for major projects.
• Provide technical evaluation of projects related to nitrogen manufacturing for the company.
• Facilitate the Engineering work request process, support turnaround planning and work on special projects as required.

Requirements

You Have:

• A Mechanical or Chemical Engineering degree preferred.
• 5+ years of experience in project execution in a nitrogen fertilizer manufacturing plant, chemical manufacturing facility or refinery (preferred).
• 10+ years of experience in an engineering role.
• Previous experience supervising a team of engineers or a strong technical background in the fertilizer manufacturing industry.
• Experience in project management and implementation.
• Significant experience with capital project (>$5M) scope development, estimating, and execution.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) designation is an asset.
• Experience managing multidisciplinary teams or contractors (consultants, I&E, welding, fitting, crane, pipefitting, etc.).

Qualifications

Your qualifications include:

• Education: A Mechanical or Chemical Engineering degree preferred.
• Experience: 5+ years of experience in project execution in a nitrogen fertilizer manufacturing plant, chemical manufacturing facility or refinery (preferred); 10+ years of experience in an engineering role; Previous experience supervising a team of engineers or a strong technical background in the fertilizer manufacturing industry; Experience in project management and implementation; Significant experience with capital project (>$5M) scope development, estimating, and execution; Project Management Professional (PMP) designation is an asset; Experience managing multidisciplinary teams or contractors (consultants, I&E, welding, fitting, crane, pipefitting, etc.).

Skills

The following skills are essential:

• Technical expertise in project execution and management.
• Strong leadership and supervisory skills.
• Ability to manage multidisciplinary teams and contractors.
• Effective communication and problem-solving skills.

Benefits

Our Benefits:

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans, plus well-being incentive.
• Flexible spending account (FSA) or health savings account (HSA).
• Paid Time Off (PTO), including new programs for parental leave, adoption, and volunteering.
• 401K plus automatic yearly company contribution.

Pay

Details about pay are not specified in the job posting.

Schedule

Details about the schedule are not specified in the job posting.

Company Information

CF Industries is a company that provides clean energy to feed and fuel the world sustainably. The company focuses on safe and reliable operations, environmental stewardship, and disciplined capital and corporate management. CF Industries operates 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. The company leverages its unique capabilities to accelerate the world's transition to clean energy.