Process Engineer

Job overview

Process Engineer This is an onsite position in Donaldsonville, LA. Compensation is not specified. Provides process engineering support to help maintain and enhance the safe, efficient, reliable, and environmentally friendly operation of the nitrogen fertilizer production units while maximizing production capacity.

What you'll do

• Monitor and report on plant operating performance of assigned units including overall plant efficiency, capacity, product yields, catalyst life, emissions, and process safety.
• Collect field data as required to ensure accuracy of results.
• Complete performance evaluations and generate recommendations to resolve identified problems found in process equipment including compressors, turbines, heat exchangers, absorbers, strippers, boilers, combustion equipment, and reactors.
• Provide process optimization, troubleshooting, data analysis, and technical support to the operations organization.
• Provide detailed engineering support and monitor / expedite assigned jobs through the Management of Change process to ensure timely execution.
• Evaluate and participate in the development of potential capital improvement projects to increase production capacity, improve energy efficiency, and enhance EHS performance.
• Prepare and review documents including PFDs, P&IDs, scopes of work, and equipment specifications to support capital improvement project budget authorization requests and approved project execution.
• Provide detailed written justifications for management approval.
• Review new operational procedures and conduct training for operations personnel for significant changes.
• Participate in PHAs, LOPA studies, and incident investigations.
• Identify and implement solutions to EHS related action items to meet schedule requirements.
• Assist Maintenance and Operations during turnarounds by providing pre-turnaround process engineering recommendations, assisting in planning specialty work, performing equipment inspections related to process issues, monitoring equipment repairs that can affect the process, coordinating catalyst replacements, and assisting with plant restarts.
• Continually evaluate ways to improve site safety, including, but not limited to developing and implementing solutions to meet CF Operating Standards.
• Maintain a professional working relationship with all departments.

What we're looking for

Education

BS degree in Chemical Engineering

Experience

BS degree in Chemical Engineering from an ABET accredited university. Seven or more years of engineering related experience in the oil, gas, or chemical manufacturing industry preferred. Seven or more years of experience with capital project development and/or execution preferred.

Skills & competencies

process engineer

cf industries

donaldsonville la

full time

onsite

engineering

chemical engineering

About the employer

CF Industries is hiring for this role. Industry: Cut and Sew Apparel Manufacturing (except Contractors). Sector: 31.