Ammonia Terminal Operator

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:

As an Operator, one is expected 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.

Job Description:

• Daily responsibilities/duties of the Operator may include, but are not limited to, any of the following:

  • 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.  This includes, but is not limited to, inspecting equipment; performing mechanical maintenance; advising appropriate personnel of or rectifying unsafe equipment or conditions; and general cleaning of all terminal areas and ordering of supplies.

  • Understand and apply principles of refrigeration systems.  This includes 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 discussions and/or training regarding environmental, health and safety situations.

  • Perform hazardous material response/remediation duties to the level trained should a hazardous material spill or release 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 (i.e. recordkeeping, 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 facility when facility manager is absent.

Successful incumbents will have:

• 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

• HAZMAT Technician certified (post-employment requirement)

• Ability and initiative to exercise independent or team-oriented action

• Must have basic computer skills and be capable of data entry and information retrieval

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Position Scope/Contribution:

Travel:

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

• Ability to obtain and hold a passport/required documents for travel to the U.S.

Working Conditions:

• Works in variety of environmental conditions (extreme cold/heat, humidity, wind, rain, snow, ice, etc.).

• Works with hazardous chemicals (including emergency response requirements discussed below).

• Incumbents are “on-call” (24 hours per day) for pre-designated time periods.  While “on-call”, incumbents must be located within reasonable proximity of facility (approx. 30 min-45 min driving time).

• Maneuvers over uneven and/or slippery surfaces.

• Regularly assumes physically awkward and stressful positions.

• Use hand tools, including power, to maintain and repair pumps, compressors, pipes, valves, and other types of machinery.

• Use electrical test instruments to inspect and calibrate process instrumentation as required but only up to the level trained.

• Operate mobile and heavy equipment (front-end loader, telehandler, aerial work platform, skid steer, rail car mover, pickup truck, etc)

• Occasionally required to access, work and maneuver at heights of approximately 80-100 ft.

• Works at computer terminals and monitors facility processes during product transfer.

• Applicant must have the ability to work in a continuous operating process  environment.

• Shift work is required at sites that normally operate 24/7.  Work may be necessary on nights, holidays, and weekends with little or no advanced notice on occasion.

Emergency Response Requirements:

• Terminal operators are required to participate in Emergency Response and function as either a Voluntary Emergency Response Team (ERT) member or Hazardous Material Technician in the event of a hazardous or life-threatening incident. 

• Terminal operators may be required to don personal protective equipment up to and including a Level A encapsulated suit and self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) which weighs approximately 35 lbs Emergency response may be indoors or outside where weather conditions can range from extreme heat to extreme cold

• Volunteer ERT member or Hazardous Material Technicians could administer first aid and CPR on a Good Samaritan basis in an emergency while medical treatment of victims is designated to local community emergency responder medical providers

• Volunteer ERT members are eligible for incentive pay and will be trained in the following additional topic areas:  Medical Response, Advanced HazMat Technician, and Rescue

• Hazardous Material Technicians will be part of the ERT response but only to the HazMat level trained.

• Assist local fire department as required but only to the HazMat level trained.

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”.

Notice Regarding Potential Use of Artificial Intelligence in the Recruitment Process 

As part of our recruitment process, CF Industries may use automated tools, including artificial intelligence (“AI”) and machine learning technologies, to assist recruiters in identifying and prioritizing candidates whose qualifications align with job-related criteria, including information provided during the application process such as resumes, work history, education, qualifications, and responses to application questions. These tools support but do not replace human decision-making, and all final employment decisions are made by our Talent Acquisition team and/or hiring managers exercising independent judgment.

If you need any assistance seeking a job opportunity at CF Industries, need reasonable accommodation with the application process, or have questions about our use of AI, please call 847-405-2400 or contact us at [email protected].

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