Electrical & Instrumentation (E&I) Engineer

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: The Electrical & Instrumentation (E&I) Engineer provides technical expertise and engineering support for electrical power systems, instrumentation, and control systems to ensure safe, reliable, and efficient plant operation. The role supports Operations, Maintenance, Engineering, and EHS&S by improving equipment reliability and developing and maintaining electrical and instrumentation standards and best practices. The E&I Engineer supports capital projects by developing scope and providing technical input for E&I portions of multidisciplinary projects, as well as stand‑alone E&I projects, and collaborates with engineering teams, maintenance personnel, and contractors to support day‑to‑day plant needs and long‑term improvement initiatives. Job Description: Job Responsibilities: Collaborate within the Electrical & Instrumentation Engineering group and across Engineering, Operations, Maintenance, Reliability, and EHS&S to support safe, reliable plant operation. Provide technical support for electrical power distribution systems from low voltage through medium voltage (up to 34.5 kV), including switchgear, motor control centers, transformers, protective relays, and associated equipment. Provide technical support for instrumentation and control systems, including transmitters, analyzers, gas detection, and safety instrumented systems (SIS). Investigate, diagnose, and resolve electrical and instrumentation equipment issues, including troubleshooting, testing, commissioning, and repair activities to improve on stream reliability. Specify and size process instrumentation and control valves as needed for capital and maintenance funded projects. Develop electrical and instrumentation scope and provide technical input from concept through construction and startup; serve as E&I discipline lead when assigned. Prepare, review, and approve engineering designs, specifications, equipment data sheets, construction packages, cost estimates, and third-party engineering deliverables to ensure compliance with applicable codes, standards, CF specifications, and constructability requirements. Participate in and lead engineering design reviews to ensure modifications meet safety, reliability, and operability expectations. Develop, maintain, and ensure accuracy of electrical and instrumentation documentation, including one-line diagrams, P&IDs, loop drawings, schematics, logic diagrams, and specifications, and ensure documents reflect as built conditions. Support turnarounds, shutdowns, PHAs, LOPAs, and incident investigations, including follow up and closure of assigned action items. Demonstrate self-motivation, effective prioritization, sound decision making, and a commitment to continuous learning of industry standards and best practices. Support the corporate EHS&S Policy by integrating applicable requirements into engineering programs. Continuously identify and implement opportunities to improve site safety. Internal Controls: Understands and complies with established departmental processes and procedures that support internal control efforts. Identifies and reports internal control deficiencies to department management. Successful incumbents will have: B.S. in Engineering from an ABET ‑ accredited institution, Electrical Engineering preferred. Three or more years of hands ‑ on, in ‑ plant experience (permanent or periodic temporary assignments). Five or more years of engineering experience in oil, gas, or chemical manufacturing. Working knowledge of electrical power distribution systems, instrumentation, and control systems. Experience executing electrical and instrumentation capital projects is preferred. Experience reading, interpreting, and modifying electrical drawings, P&IDs, and technical specifications. Familiarity with DCS and PLC systems. Familiarity with the SIS concepts defined by IEC 61511. Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to work effectively with personnel at all levels. Strong leadership and management skills, including team leadership, independent decision making, and prioritization. Proficiency in Microsoft Office. Ability to obtain a Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC). Ability to remain drug ‑ and alcohol ‑ free, including random and for ‑ cause testing. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by persons assigned to this job. These statements are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel in this position. FMLA: Employee Polygraph Protection Act Employees in Canada can learn more about their rights by viewing the “Canadian Human Rights Act”. 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