Plant Engineer

Company: C F Industries
Location: Sioux City
Posted on: November 20, 2020

Job Description:

Job Description CF Industries is 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. Through our nine world-class manufacturing complexes and best-in-class distribution system, we serve agricultural and industrial customers. We invite you to be a part of our nearly 3,000 employees making a difference every day. Department AH21BC Engineering, Exempt Function Engineering and Engineering Services Job Summary The Plant Engineer provides engineering support in order to maintain continuous plant operations and high efficiency. This position serves as a key technical resource in solving problems relating to stationary and rotating equipment, covering daily plant needs as well as program and project responsibilities. The Plant Engineer implements solutions to continuously improve reliability and reduce maintenance cost. This position supports plant safety and mechanical integrity through development of procedures and predictivepreventative maintenance plans. Job Description 1. Serves as a lead site technical resource for piping systems, stationary equipment, and rotating equipment 2. Leads efforts to ensure site practices documentation are in compliance with PSM Mechanical Integrity standard 3. Assists site Mechanical Integrity Engineer and inspectors with planning, scheduling, execution, and documentation of stationary equipment and piping inspections 4. Works with site maintenance team, inspectors, and contractors to ensure repairs are performed according to specifications and properly documented 5. Provides input for equipment condition monitoring onsite, including vibration analysis, oil sampling and analysis, thermography, and ultrasonic inspection techniques 6. Supports reliability technicians and inspectors with analysis of data gathered during condition monitoring rounds, and issues recommendations based on this information 7. Develops, reviews updates site maintenance and mechanical integrity procedures 8. Leads troubleshooting efforts related to equipment issues onsite and documents findings 9. Conducts failure analyses reports on findings to avoid recurrence 10. Provides technical support for emergency maintenance work off-hours as needed 11. Manages projects for upgrade or replacement of site mechanical equipment 12. Assists in the specification and review of new equipment prior to purchase and recommends proper selections including spare parts lists 13. Acts as the mechanical acceptance specialist on newly installed equipment to assure proper installation and that the equipment will be mechanically reliable 14. Designs implements predictive preventive maintenance programs for critical equipment 15. Assists the maintenance department with planning of site turnarounds, shutdowns, and special projects. Provides input with regards to schedule, development of job lists, ordering of parts and materials, sequencing of jobs around a critical path, and sizing of work crews based on job estimation 16. Performs reviews of inventory spare parts and submits recommendations for inventory adjustments 17. Effectively communicates reliability concerns to management and other affected personnel Successful incumbents will have 1. Bachelor Degree in engineering from an ABET accredited school, preferably Mechanical Engineering 2. Minimum of 5 years maintenancereliability engineering experience in a chemical plant or refinery is preferred 3. Solid working knowledge of rotating equipment, piping systems design and maintenance, pressure vessel specifications and maintenance, inspection techniques, and manpower coordination 4. Strong verbal and written communication skills 5. Proficiency in basic computer software such as Microsoft Office Suite, Avantis or other CMMS 6. Knowledge of industrial codes standards (API, ASME, ANSI, OSHA, State) 7. Certification in API 510570653 is preferred 8. Vibration analyst certification is preferred CF Industries is an Equal OpportunityAffirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status. Employees in the US can learn more about their rights by viewing the federal "EEO is the Law" poster (PDF) and others as detailed below Pay Transparency httpwww.dol.govofccpPayTransparencyNondiscrimination.html . FMLA httpswww.dol.govwhdregscompliancepostersfmlaen.pdf Employee Polygraph Protection Act httpswww.dol.govwhdregscomplianceposterseppac.pdf Employees in Canada can learn more about their rights by viewing the "Canadian Human Rights Act". If you need any assistance seeking a job opportunity at CF Industries, or if you need reasonable accommodation with the application process, please callor contact us at . JOIN OUR TALENT NETWORK

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