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Chief Process Engineer

CF Industries
flexible benefit account, parental leave, paid time off, 401(k)
United States, Oklahoma, Claremore
6606 E 540 Rd (Show on map)
Jan 30, 2026
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 Process Engineering Supervisor is a safety sensitive position responsible to ensure that the plants are operating at their optimum efficiency and that improvement or modification projects are implemented where warranted and in accordance with good engineering practices. The role will provide technical support and service to operations as directed. Additionally, this position will lead the Process Engineering team and collaborate with other engineers throughout CF Industries to share best practices and execute a world class engineering program at the Verdigris Complex. Job Description: Position Overview: The Process Engineering Supervisor is a safety sensitive position responsible to ensure that the plants are operating at their optimum efficiency and that improvement or modification projects are implemented where warranted and in accordance with good engineering practices. The role will provide technical support and service to operations as directed. Additionally, this position will lead the Process Engineering team and collaborate with other engineers throughout CF Industries to share best practices and execute a world class engineering program at the Verdigris Complex. What you'll do - Example Activities: Assign responsibilities to Process Engineers to provide support to Operations and Maintenance in tasks required to improve operating unit performance and/or reliability, troubleshoot problems, and support or prepare for plant outages. Develop departmental expertise in areas of responsibilities (e.g. Ammonia, UAN, Nitric Acid, Water Treatment) and ensure that the group as a whole remains well rounded and able to continuously support the site in each technical area. Maintain continuous communication with the other Engineering Supervisors, Maintenance, and Operations to prioritize resources to ensure that highest priority operational issues and projects are being actively worked and completed in a timely manner. Ensures the process is operated in a safe and environmentally compliant manner and endeavors to enhance and protect the safety of plant employees. Provides a good knowledge and understanding of the operating principles and procedures for various process equipment and the effects of process parameters on production. Identifies sources of plant issues and recommends solutions to maintain safe operations; Supports operations personnel in areas requiring technical assistance. Monitors key operating parameters to identify trends and recommend changes. Examples include turbine and compressor efficiencies, cooling water surveys, catalyst surveys, DCS trends, and laboratory results. Provides a working knowledge of the maintenance activities in order to determine what can be done while on-stream and what must be deferred to a shutdown period. Provides detailed engineering support to monitor and progress the Management of Change process. Assists in training operations personnel on process changes. Coordination of all assigned Process Safety Management activities such as a) assisting in the development and organization of Process Safety Information, b) participating in Process Hazard Analyses and LOPA studies, c) participating in incident investigations, d) developing and maintaining Standard Operating Conditions and Limits, e) providing resolution to recommendations. Actively participates in turnaround and/or plant shutdown activities, including planning, implementation, and verification stages. Design and implement small to medium projects including catalyst removal and installation during turnaround. Qualifications you have: Ability and desire to train and develop the engineering team. Demonstrated experience leading multidisciplinary teams and executing projects in the field. Demonstrated experience in providing leadership and technical guidance to team members. Minimum five (5) years of experience in a production, manufacturing, or plant environment subject to the OSHA 1910.119 Process Safety Management (PSM) regulation. Familiar with applicable codes, regulations, and standards especially relief valve sizing and selection. Demonstrated experience with HAZOP and LOPA methodologies. BS degree in Chemical or Mechanical engineering. Our Benefits: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans, plus well-being incentive. Flexible spending account (FSA) or health savings account (HSA) Paid Time Off (PTO), including new programs for parental leave, adoption, and volunteering. 401K plus automatic yearly company contribution. FMLA: https://www.dol.gov/whd/regs/compliance/posters/fmlaen.pdf Employee Polygraph Protection Act https://www.dol.gov/whd/regs/compliance/posters/eppac.pdf Employees in Canada can learn more about their rights by viewing the "Canadian Human Rights Act". If you need any assistance seeking a job opportunity at CF Industries, or if you need reasonable accommodation with the application process, please call 847-405-2400 or contact us attalentacquisition@cfindustries.com. JOIN OUR TALENT NETWORK