Sr. Rotating Equipment Engineer

At CF Industries, our mission is to provide clean energy to feed and fuel the world sustainably.

We focus on safe, reliable operations, environmental stewardship, and disciplined capital and corporate management. Our eight manufacturing complexes across the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom, and our extensive storage, transportation, and distribution network enable us to accelerate the world’s transition to clean energy.

The Sr. Rotating Equipment Engineer provides engineering and technical expertise to ensure continuous and efficient plant operations, with a strong focus on the reliability and maintenance of rotating and reciprocating equipment. The role serves as a technical specialist concerning critical mechanical systems, supporting predictive/preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, and strategic planning for routine, shutdown, and project activities.

• Lead predictive and preventive maintenance programs, including condition monitoring techniques such as vibration analysis, oil analysis, and ultrasonic inspections.
• Design and update maintenance procedures, lubrication programs, and preventive maintenance schedules for all critical machinery, ensuring effectiveness through continuous review and improvement.
• Monitor critical plant equipment via continuous and offline data collection systems (e.g., Bently Nevada System1), analyze results, and recommend corrective actions to maintain equipment integrity.
• Conduct root‑cause failure analyses, prepare technical reports, and provide recommendations to resolve equipment‑related issues.
• Serve as the mechanical acceptance specialist for newly installed rotating equipment, ensuring proper installation, testing, and compliance with mechanical standards.
• Oversee the technical review and selection of new rotating and reciprocating equipment, including procurement support, spare parts lists, and vendor recommendations.
• Execute projects by managing equipment installation, commissioning, and ensuring adherence to technical specifications and timelines.
• Provide oversight for procurement and accounting activities to ensure budget alignment and proper financial tracking.
• Collaborate with procurement and contractors during equipment installation, commissioning, and maintenance to ensure adherence to specifications.
• Support turnaround planning, including job sequencing, material procurement, crew allocation, and schedule development.
• Promote standardization across the plant (e.g., pumps, valves, instruments) to enhance efficiency, reduce inventory, and streamline maintenance processes.
• Maintain and regularly update the plant’s lubrication manual, technical files, and vendor product library.

• Education:
  
  Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (preferred Mechanical, Chemical, or Electrical).
• Experience:
  
  8+ years of engineering experience in a plant environment.
• Skills:
  
  Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, CMMS systems (e.g., Avantis, SAP), and AutoCAD.
• Skills:
  
  Strong analytical, communication, and presentation skills for effective technical discussions and reporting.
• Knowledge:
  Basic understanding of plant processes and manufacturing equipment, especially related to anhydrous ammonia and urea fertilizers.
• Experience:
  
  Troubleshooting and failure analysis techniques for rotating and reciprocating equipment.