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Process Engineer
CF Chemicals LTD
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Posted 6 days ago
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*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: CF Industries is currently seeking a Process Engineer to join our Engineering Department, located at our Medicine Hat Complex. Reporting to the Superintendent, Process Engineering, the Process Engineer plays an essential role ensuring the safe, reliable and efficient operation of the Medicine Hat Complex, developing projects; primarily process design, justification, and evaluating EHS risks assessment supporting development of the capital projects of the site. The Process Engineer is a rotational assignment responsible for plant monitoring, identifying methods to optimize the plant performance and troubleshooting operational problems in close association with the Production Department and/or providing the day-to-day technical support to various departments and administrative oversight to front end engineering design for MOCs. Job Description: Position Overview: CF Industries is currently seeking a Process Engineer to join our Engineering Department, located at our Medicine Hat Complex. Reporting to the Superintendent, Process Engineering, the Process Engineer plays an essential role ensuring the safe, reliable and efficient operation of the Medicine Hat Complex, developing projects; primarily process design, justification, and evaluating EHS risks assessment supporting development of the capital projects of the site. The Process Engineer is a rotational assignment responsible for plant monitoring, identifying methods to optimize the plant performance and troubleshooting operational problems in close association with the Production Department and/or providing the day-to-day technical support to various departments and administrative oversight to front end engineering design for MOCs. What you’ll do: * Be responsible for day-to-day technical support for departments (Maintenance, EHS, Procurement etc.), usually helping study improvement opportunities to enhance plant safety, efficiency, productivity and reliability. * Be responsible for plant monitoring and troubleshooting on a day-to-day basis for the assigned plant. Provide engineering recommendations to improve plant performance or maintain operational targets to ensure the safe, reliable, efficient, and environmentally compliant of the plant operations. * Lead and/or support the development of projects and MOCs supporting the planning, organization, cost control and implementation of approved projects. These projects will include purchasing new equipment, replacing equipment already in use at site, modifications, or additions to existing equipment and implementing changes through CF’s Management of Change (MOC) system. * Perform engineering calculations for sizing process equipment and provide complete process design conditions for approved maintenance activities, projects and MOCs, developing process stamped datasheets and identifying minimum, normal and maximum safe process operating conditions for the systems and process equipment. Collaborate with others in the Engineering, Maintenance, and Production Departments to gather necessary data. * Participate and provide support during plant upsets, startups and turnarounds by providing recommendations for required equipment maintenance, supervising specific jobs (i.e. catalyst replacements, vessels and heat exchanger cleaning), and performing equipment inspections. Also provide contractor oversight and supervision during catalyst changes and heat exchanger cleaning, and other tasks as requested by the Maintenance and Engineering department. * Support approved projects as an engineering resource, through detailed design, construction, and commissioning phase. * Support the EHS department participating in Process Hazard Analysis studies to reduce and minimize the operational risk and hazards through the development of Hazard and Operability Analysis (HAZOP), Continuous to Run Risk Assessment (CtRRA), developing Loss of Process Containment (LOPC) calculations and leading/supporting incident investigations. * Develop, update and maintain key process documentation such as PFDs, P&IDs, plant simulations, process equipment and instrumentation datasheets based on engineering standards. * Develop and elaborate technical plant reports to follow-up the plant operational performance and track the energy consumption, production rates, production losses, process equipment performance and catalysts conversion efficiency. * Act as designated site contact for outside contractors working on our plant site following all requirements as specified in CF’s Contractor Management Program. * The Process Engineer will have direct impact on the efficiency, production rates & profitability of the plants and site acting as a gatekeeper for all new ideas to improve the plants ensuring the company only invests in the best opportunities. Required Skills * Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering, eligibility for registration as a Professional Engineer (P.Eng) with APEGA. Holding a P.Eng certification is an asset. * Demonstrate 5-10 years of experience performing Process Engineering activities in oil & gas or petrochemical plants. Former experience in hydrogen, syngas, methanol or ammonia plants is an asset. * Demonstrated knowledge and relevant experience using process modelling software such as Aspen Hysys and Aspen Plus. Holding an Aspen Exchanger Design and Rating (EDR) certification is an asset. * Knowledge of applicable design codes and regulations (API and ASME) and understanding of process equipment sizing and system design. * Leadership: Demonstrated knowledge, excellent communication skills, abilities to develop and maintain strong relationship with the departmental stakeholders and attributes to perform successfully in the key areas of People Leadership, Results Leadership, Thought Leadership & Self Leadership. * Troubleshooting: A strong interest in identifying problem-solving opportunities and determining the causes of errors or malfunctions and taking appropriate corrective action. * Complex problem solving: Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions. * Coaching and training: Ability to empower others through active listening, collaboration, training, education and technical advice. * Judgment and decision-making: An understanding of your own personal knowledge and limitations when considering long and short-term decisions and recommendations. Total Rewards at CF We offer competitive compensation with all employees eligible to receive a bonus and access to retirement plan(s). In addition, we provide comprehensive health, dental, vision benefits and well-being programs and incentives to help meet your physical, financial, emotional and work-related goals. We also offer competitive vacation, flex time and our Nine Eighty Schedule. How We Grow - We recruit those who are interested in a career with CF Industries and develop and promote people from within our Talent Management System. Our system also allows you to connect and network/mentor with other professionals in different departments and areas across our organization. This system guides how we hire, how we train, who we promote, how we reward, and more! CF is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating an inclusive workforce where everyone is valued. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, ancestry, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, creed or religion, age, disability, results of genetic testing, service in the military, veteran status or any other This position will remain open until November 28th, 2026. FMLA: [https://www.dol.gov/whd/regs/compliance/posters/fmlaen.pdf](https://www.dol.gov/whd/regs/compliance/posters/fmlaen.pdf) Employee Polygraph Protection Act [https://www.dol.gov/whd/regs/compliance/posters/eppac.pdf](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”.](http://laws-lois.justice.gc.ca/PDF/H-6.pdf) 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 [talentacquisition@cfindustries.com](mailto:talentacquisition@cfindustries.com). *[JOIN OUR TALENT NETWORK](https://cfindustries.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/careers/introduceYourself)* 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.