Process Controls Technician - CF Industries

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: Maintenance Job Summary: The Process Controls Technician position is responsible for safely maintaining, repairing, installing and/or replacing the plant control system and physical equipment in the plant safely, correctly, and efficiently. Technicians install, troubleshoot, service and perform preventative maintenance on DCS, PLC, SIS, and other process equipment and programming. The technician efficiently repairs, or if necessary, replaces the equipment in order to permit the plant to operate on a continuous basis. They also install, service, test and perform preventative maintenance on various other electronic equipment. The Process Controls Technician meets this responsibility by understanding and adhering to standards that align with best practices defined by the CF DCS Best Practices. Job Description: Key Job Elements 1. Ownership of the process control system (Distributed Control System [DCS], (Safety Instrumented System [SIS], Programmable Logic Controllers [PLCs] and associated devices; Variable Frequency Drives and communication networks) to ensure its availability and capability as the control platform and process operator interface. 2. Management of the DCS and PLC platform and associated infrastructure regarding its maintenance and life-cycle management to ensure continued reliability. 3. Maintenance of the process information systems data historian and connectivity to the DCS. 4. Maintains Yokogawa Centum VP DCS, ProSafe SIS, DeltaV DCS/SIS, and Allen-Bradley PLC, which include building points, revising graphics, alarm management, tuning, logic programming and hardware. 5. Provides assistance in support of loop checking of new or existing instruments. 6. Support site automation hardware and process control network infrastructure. 7. Develops, updates, and maintains automation systems documentation. 8. Work with Process Control Systems Supervisor to establish vision and strategies for advancing and transforming control systems and technology. 9. Implement and monitor cyber security as it applies to the Process Automation Systems. E.g. Anti-virus updates, Microsoft patches, Vendor system patches. Perform, validate, and verify system backups and disaster recovery. 10. Utilizing DCS, PLC and communications technical expertise to provide day to day troubleshooting to operations, engineering, and maintenance personnel. 11. Assisting with design, implementation and management of improvement projects related to the DCS/PLC platforms and networks. 12. Troubleshoot, analyze, maintain, and repair instrumentation and electrical systems, primarily focused on DCS/PLC but providing additional I&E support as needed. 13. Working within a team environment that includes Process Engineering, Operations, Maintenance and Projects. 14. Candidates must follow all safety rules and keep work areas in clean condition. Position Requirements: 1. Minimum H.S. diploma or GED 2. Completion of a formal apprenticeship program or equivalent combination of work experience and technical training required. Associate degree from technical school is desired. 3. Strong technical knowledge in the fundamentals of controls engineering and controls systems. Strong Background and skills in Industrial Instrumentation, including industrial analyzers, pneumatic control valves and systems, basic electronics, motor control systems, Distributed Control Systems, Programmable Logic Controllers, and Safety Instrumented Systems. 4. Ability to read and understand control system-related documentation such as P&IDs, logic drawings, electrical drawings, and vendors’ installation/user manuals. 5. Basic understanding of interfacing industrial communication technologies; Ethernet-IP, Modbus, Modbus TCP, Profibus, ProfiNet, Fieldbus, DH/DH+, and OPC preferred. 6. Strong Microsoft Office software knowledge and basic understanding of Windows operating system and computer networking. 7. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are needed to develop working relationships with maintenance, engineering, and operations personnel in a team environment. 8. The job requires frequent standing, walking, climbing (ladders, stairs), and the ability to lift 80 lbs. occasionally. 9. The job occasionally requires overtime and callouts on weekends, nights, and holidays. What We Offer: You’ll enjoy competitive compensation, consisting of base pay plus an incentive program available to all full-time team members, and a comprehensive benefits package including high-quality healthcare options, a well-being incentive program, 401k, life and disability insurance, generous time off (with time off to volunteer) and much more! 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 gain a sense of fulfillment knowing that you’re working with purpose, to provide clean energy to feed and fuel the world sustainably. 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. Employees in the US can learn more about their rights by viewing the federal "EEO is the Law" poster (PDF) and others as detailed below: Pay Transparency https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/OFCCP/pdf/pay-transp_%20English_formattedESQA508c.pdf 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 at cfhire@cfindustries.com. JOIN OUR TALENT NETWORK We are a global leader in transforming natural gas into nitrogen. The chemical processes we use ensure we have the nitrogen we need to support life on earth - from fertilizer that feeds the crops that feed the world to products that remove harmful emissions from industrial activities. We are always seeking bright, ethical and resourceful professionals that have achieved a high level of success in their respective fields. Individuals who want to be a part of a strong, financially secure company; who believe in our values, are committed to what we do, and embrace our future. At CF Industries we take great pride in who we are, what we do and the talented people that work for us. Our values extend to our employment and hiring practices. We are committed to doing it right for the benefit of our employees, our products and our community. We believe that We do it Right. We do it Well. We execute as a Team. We take a long term view.