Operator CF Industries Chemical Manufacturer and Distributor

The purpose of the Operator position is to carry out the processes of: loading and unloading product, storing product and maintaining the grounds, buildings and equipment used during operations. This position, alongside others at the site, will be expected to work flexible shifts to support the business cycle of our customers, which may occasionally include evenings and weekends as required. Shift work is required for this role.

• Perform product loading and unloading functions and associated duties, in accordance with established operating procedures.
• Maintain operating equipment, buildings and grounds in accordance with operating procedures, including inspecting equipment, performing mechanical maintenance, advising personnel of unsafe conditions, and general cleaning of terminal areas and ordering supplies.
• Understand and apply principles of refrigeration systems, as appropriate, testing and recording sample results, and monitoring/recording gauge readings.
• Maintain and update appropriate manuals and records/paperwork accurately.
• Comply with all training, environmental, health and safety programs of the Company/industry.
• Assist with training and development of other operators as appropriate.
• Interact and/or coordinate with Emergency Response Personnel regarding environmental, health and safety situations.
• Perform hazardous material response/remediation duties should a hazardous material spill occur.
• Progress through and maintain skills acquired in the Operator Progression Program.
• Perform other duties requested by facility management necessary for proper operation of the facility (e.g., record‑keeping, development/implementation of procedures).
• Perform maintenance duties or provide assistance to emergency situations at other Company locations as directed by Company management personnel.
• Participate in the development and implementation of capital and maintenance projects.
• Assume management responsibilities of the facility when the facility manager is absent.

• High School graduate or equivalent; plus equivalent of 2 years college, Military/technical training, or related work experience.
• Ability to understand and follow operating procedures.
• Refrigeration knowledge commensurate with position level.
• Good communication skills.
• HAZMAT certified (post‑employment requirement).
• Ability and initiative to exercise independent or team‑oriented action.
• Basic computer skills and capability for data entry and information retrieval.
• Read, write, communicate and comprehend the English language.

May be required to travel to and work at different facility locations for limited periods of time.

• Works in a variety of environmental conditions (extreme cold/heat, humidity, wind, rain, snow, ice, etc.).
• Works with hazardous chemicals (including emergency response requirements).
• Incumbents are “on‑call” 24 hours per day for pre‑designated time periods and must be located within reasonable proximity of the facility (≈30–45 minute driving time).
• Maneuvers over uneven and/or slippery surfaces.
• Regularly assumes physically awkward and stressful positions.
• Occasionally required to climb to and maneuver at heights of approximately 80–100 ft.
• Works at computer terminals and monitors facility processes during product loading.
• Applicant must have the ability to work in a continuous operating environment.
• Shift work is required: 12‑hour rotating shifts (6am–6pm; 6pm–6am). Work may be necessary on nights, holidays, and weekends with little or no advanced notice on occasion.

• Ammonia terminal operators must function as emergency responders in the event of an anhydrous ammonia spill, with two basic roles:
  Hazardous Material Technician and Incident Commander under 29 CFR (q).
• Exposure level is normally below the PEL but could be immediately dangerous in an emergency.
• Personal protective equipment includes a Level A encapsulated suit and self‑contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) weighing approximately 35 lbs.
• Emergency response may be indoors or outdoors, with weather ranging from extreme heat to extreme cold.
• Hazardous Materials Technician…