Rotating Equipment Engineer

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Job Title: Rotating Equipment Engineer

Company Name:	CF Industries
Location:	Sergeant Bluff, IA
Position Type:	Full Time
Post Date:	01/20/2026
Expire Date:	02/19/2026
Job Categories:	Accounting/Auditing, Computers, Software, Education, Engineering, Finance/Economics, Information Technology, Installation, Maintenance, and Repair, Manufacturing and Production, Transportation, Logistics, Quality Control, Research & Development, Environmental, Energy / Utilities

Job Description

Rotating Equipment Engineer
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 ServicesJob Summary:The Rotating Equipment Engineer provides engineering and technical expertise to ensure continuous and efficient plant operations, with a strong focus on the reliability and maintenance of rotating and reciprocating equipment. This role serves as the technical specialist concerning critical mechanical systems, supporting predictive/preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, and strategic planning for routine, shutdown, and project activities.Job Description:Key Responsibilities:<ul><li>Lead predictive and preventive maintenance programs, including condition monitoring techniques such as vibration analysis, oil analysis, and ultrasonic inspections.</li><li>Design and update maintenance procedures, lubrication programs, and preventive maintenance schedules for all critical machinery, ensuring their effectiveness through continuous review and improvement.</li><li>Monitor critical plant equipment via continuous and offline data collection systems (e.g., Bently Nevada System1), analyzing results and recommending corrective actions to maintain equipment integrity.</li><li>Conduct root cause failure analyses, prepare technical reports, and provide recommendations to resolve equipment-related issues.</li><li>Serve as the mechanical acceptance specialist for newly installed rotating equipment, ensuring proper installation, testing, and compliance with mechanical standards.</li><li>Oversee the technical review and selection of new rotating and reciprocating equipment, including procurement support, spare parts lists, and vendor recommendations. Execute the project by managing equipment installation, commissioning, and ensuring adherence to technical specifications and timelines. Provide oversight for procurement and accounting activities to ensure budget alignment and proper financial tracking</li><li>Collaborate with procurement and contractors during equipment installation, commissioning, and maintenance to ensure adherence to specifications.</li><li>Support turnaround planning, including job sequencing, material procurement, crew allocation, and schedule development, while providing daily updates on progress.</li><li>Promote standardization across the plant (e.g., pumps, valves, instruments) to enhance efficiency, reduce inventory, and streamline maintenance processes.</li><li>Maintain and regularly update the plant’s lubrication manual, technical files, and vendor product library.</li></ul><div></div>Position Requirements:<ul><li>Education: Bachelor’s degree in Engineering from an ABET accredited institution (preferred Mechanical, Chemical or Electrical). </li><li>Experience: 2+ years of engineering experience in a plant environment.</li><li>Skills:<ul><li>Proficiency in using software tools like Microsoft Office Suite, CMMS systems (e.g., Avantis, SAP), and AutoCAD.</li><li>Strong analytical, communication, and presentation skills for effective technical discussions and reporting.</li><li>Basic understanding of plant processes and manufacturing equipment, especially related to anhydrous ammonia and urea fertilizers.</li><li>Experience with troubleshooting and failure analysis techniques for rotating and reciprocating equipment.</li></ul></li></ul><div></div>Additional Information: This position offers an excellent opportunity for professionals passionate about driving operational efficiency and reliability through strategic maintenance planning and technical expertise.#LI-DK1FMLA:<a href="https://www.dol.gov/whd/regs/compliance/posters/fmlaen.pdf" target="_blank">https://www.dol.gov/whd/regs/compliance/posters/fmlaen.pdf</a> Employee Polygraph Protection Act<a href="https://www.dol.gov/whd/regs/compliance/posters/eppac.pdf" target="_blank">https://www.dol.gov/whd/regs/compliance/posters/eppac.pdf</a> <ul><li>Employees in Canada can learn more about their rights by viewing the <a href="http://laws-lois.justice.gc.ca/PDF/H-6.pdf" target="_blank">“Canadian Human Rights Act”.</a></li></ul> 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 talentacquisition@cfindustries.com.<a href="https://cfindustries.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/careers/introduceYourself" target="_blank">JOIN OUR TALENT NETWORK</a>

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