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:
Operations
Job Summary:
CF Industries is currently seeking an Ammonia/Utilities Chemical Operator to join our Production Department, located at our Medicine Hat Complex. Reporting to a Shift Supervisor, the Ammonia/Utilities Chemical Operator is responsible for the safe and efficient operation of the process and equipment in the Ammonia and Utilities sections to support the continued safe operation of the Medicine Hat Complex.
The Chemical Operator - Ammonia/Utilities is one of eleven operator positions on an operating crew. This position functions in the efficient operation of two 1,750 ton/day ammonia plants with nominal output of 1,200,000 tons per year, plus all water treatment and effluent areas of the plant site.
This is a 12-hour day/night rotating shift work position.
Job Description:
What you'll do:
- Efficient and safe operation of equipment in assigned areas of responsibility, complying with process operating guidelines and procedures. This includes equipment operation during start up, shutdown and emergency situations.
- Troubleshoot process conditions during routine operation and plant upsets. Process information and mechanical problems to enable writing or Work Requests for repair.
- Be able to clear and isolate plant equipment for maintenance activities.
- To monitor the equipment and process variables, recording and reporting of data and observations to peers and supervision.
- Maintain shift logs and complete regular checklists and communicate information to supervision and peers.
- Perform regular equipment inspections, complete water analysis and make regular adjustments to ensure the equipment is operating in a safe and efficient manner.
- Investigate unusual process or mechanical situations and take or recommend corrective action. It is expected the Operator will complete some of these activities on his own but may also work with team members or the maintenance/engineering department to resolve these issues.
- Support the initiatives of continuous improvement through teamwork and the application of the quality planning and improvement principles. This activity involves improvements to equipment in the Operator's area of responsibility and may involve providing assistance to other departments
- To develop and maintain a competent understanding of the process, equipment, and operating practices and procedures. Train and become proficient in all the operating areas and learn the operation of new equipment installations or new process designs.
- Progression in established time frames to a fully qualified operator.
Required Skills
- A minimum of a Grade Twelve Diploma along with post-secondary education in an accredited power engineering program; a 3rd Class Power Engineering Certificate is a minimum requirement
- Relevant experience in the petrochemical or related industry, preferably in the Ammonia and Urea manufacturing sector is an asset.
- Leadership: Demonstrated knowledge, skills, abilities, and attributes to perform successfully in the key areas of People Leadership, Results Leadership, Thought Leadership & Self Leadership.
- Complex problem solving: Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
- Time Management: Identifies, establishes priorities, and executes tasks to consistently deliver results within required timelines.
- Coaching and training: Ability to empower others through active listening, collaboration, training, education and technical advice.
- Judgment and decision-making: An understanding of your own personal knowledge and limitations when considering long and short-term decisions and recommendations.
This position will close on April 6, 2025. Please submit a cover letter with your application.
Total Rewards at CF
We offer competitive compensation with all employees eligible to receive a bonus and access to retirement plan(s). In addition, we provide comprehensive health, dental, vision benefits and well-being programs and incentives to help meet your physical, financial, emotional and work-related goals. We also offer competitive vacation, flex time and our Scheduled Day Off Program (SDO).
How We Grow - We recruit those who are interested in a career with CF Industries and develop and promote people from within through our Talent Management System. Our system also allows you to connect and network/mentor with other professionals in different departments and areas across our organization. This system guides how we hire, how we train, who we promote, how we reward, and more!
- CF Industries is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.
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