Project Engineer

CF Industries•Donaldsonville, LA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Project Engineer develops and manages capital projects for CF Industries’ Donaldsonville facility. The role covers project development and execution, including defining scope, estimating costs, preparing Authorization For Expenditure (AFE) documentation, coordinating detailed engineering, following Management of Change (MOC) protocols, preparing bid packages, evaluating proposals, procuring materials and services, planning work orders, overseeing construction, and monitoring project cost and schedule. The engineer provides project status feedback and forecasts to management. The position manages capital projects ranging from $10,000 to $15 million, typically lasting six months to three years depending on whether a plant outage is required. Project status and forecast updates are expected monthly. The engineer coordinates with operations, maintenance, safety, and environmental groups to ensure projects address stakeholder needs and comply with company policies and applicable laws and regulations. Construction progress may require frequent work in an outdoor chemical plant environment.

Requirements

At least one year of experience with capital project development and/or execution.
Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to interact effectively with personnel of varied backgrounds and manage changing circumstances as plant outages move.
Strong management skills, including team leadership, decision-making, and prioritization.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office software.
Ability to acquire Transportation Worker Identification Credentials (TWIC).
Ability and willingness to climb stairs and ladders and otherwise work in an outdoor chemical plant environment as needed to frequently monitor construction progress.
Ability to prove drug- and alcohol-free at random or for cause.
High degree of personal responsibility for assigned project safety, cost, and schedule performance.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical or Chemical Engineering from an ABET-accredited university; candidates with Civil or Electrical Engineering or Construction Management backgrounds may be considered with applicable experience.
At least one year of engineering-related experience in the oil, gas, or chemical manufacturing industry.
At least one year of in-plant experience, whether through a permanent or periodic temporary assignment.
Familiarity with SAP S4/HANA.

Responsibilities

Define project scope, prepare accurate cost estimates and execution schedules, and prepare clear AFE documentation that conveys project objectives.
Budget, design, and manage installation of safe, effective, and economically designed facility modifications and upgrades within the allowable schedule; contract outside engineering or construction-management resources as needed.
Execute approved projects within approved budgets; prepare Project Variation Requests (PVRs) for budget overruns and Scope Change Requests (SCRs) when project needs deviate from approved scope.
Incorporate applicable site EHS program requirements into project design scopes and continually evaluate opportunities to improve site safety.
Prepare bid packages for outside equipment and services, evaluate bids, and make award recommendations.
Review construction documentation prepared by outside engineering firms and vendors for compliance with specifications, constructability, and operability; work with other organizational groups and solicit their comments.
Develop project schedules and cash-flow projections, update them as required, and communicate project status and schedule or budget trends to management.
Coordinate with operations, maintenance, safety, and environmental departments to ensure projects meet stakeholder needs safely and comply with CF policies and applicable laws and regulations.
Continue developing skills that add value to the employee and the company.
Provide monthly project status reporting and forecast updates.
Monitor project construction progress, including by working in the outdoor chemical plant environment as needed.