Instrumentation Engineer/Technologist

Function

Engineering and Engineering Services

Job Summary

CF Industries is seeking an Instrumentation Engineer/Technologist to join the Engineering Department at our Medicine Hat Complex. Reporting to the Chief Project Engineer, this position provides technical and project management support for instrumentation and control system projects that contribute to the safe, reliable, and efficient operation of the Medicine Hat Nitrogen Complex. The successful candidate will develop and execute projects from initial concept and AFE approval through design, procurement, installation, commissioning, and handover.

Job Description

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Responsibilities

Plan and execute approved instrumentation and control system projects, including scope development, cost control, procurement, scheduling, construction support, commissioning, and closeout.; Develop project cost estimates and supporting documentation for capital, maintenance, and turnaround budgets.; Prepare and review instrument specifications, data sheets, control narratives, loop drawings, logic diagrams, cause-and-effect documentation, and other project deliverables.; Select and size instrumentation and associated equipment, and review vendor proposals, drawings, calculations, and technical documentation.; Ensure project designs comply with applicable legislation, codes, standards, site practices, and CF engineering requirements.; Implement project changes through CF’s Management of Change process and participate in PHA, HAZOP, LOPA, and other risk reviews, as applicable.; Coordinate with Operations, Maintenance, Reliability, Construction, Procurement, contractors, and other stakeholders throughout project execution.; Provide field support during installation and lead or support commissioning, start-up, troubleshooting, and post-project performance verification during routine operations, turnarounds, and outages.; Develop complete maintenance handover packages and ensure drawings, equipment information, and project records are accurate and current.; Exercise sound technical judgment and escalate matters that fall outside the position’s professional scope, experience, or authority.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Instrumentation, Control Systems, or a related engineering discipline, with eligibility for registration with APEGA or current P.Eng. designation, or a diploma in Instrumentation Engineering Technology or a related discipline, with eligibility for registration with ASET or current P.Tech. designation.; Relevant engineering or production experience in an industrial plant or continuous-process environment.; Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities, solve complex technical problems, and make sound decisions within the limits of professional knowledge and authority.; Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across technical and operational teams.

Nice to have

Experience with industrial instrumentation and control systems, including DCS, SIS, PLCs, alarm management, process control strategies, field devices, and regulatory compliance within a process manufacturing environment.; Experience in a chemical, fertilizer, petrochemical, oil and gas, or other continuous-process facility.; Knowledge of functional safety principles and applicable instrumentation and electrical codes and standards.; Experience with project estimating, procurement, construction support, commissioning, and start-up.