Electrical Diagnostics Leader

Koch•Wichita, KS

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

Koch Ag and Energy Solutions is looking for an Electrical Diagnostics Leader to join our KAES Monitoring & Diagnostics Capability. This role focuses on advancing the application of technology to improve asset health. The KAES Monitoring & Diagnostics Capability is a remote, cross-site partnership that provides collaboration and support across multiple disciplines to automatically detect process and equipment performance deviations in real-time. The team applies an enterprise-wide, scalable approach to drive transformational improvement in business performance by enabling better decisions in how we operate and maintain our assets. This role will work with internal customers, with a focus on electrical data, to provide insights that contribute to improved equipment reliability and performance. The primary goal is to identify potential problems early, preventing costly breakdowns and downtime. Additionally, the role will evaluate and recommend new instrumentation, identify current instrumentation gaps, and leverage technology to automate diagnosis. The ideal candidate will be located in Wichita, Kansas or at one of our Koch Ag & Energy Solutions facilities.

Requirements

At least 2 years of experience in Electrical Engineering, Electrical Reliability or related technical field.
Working knowledge of electrical theory, power distribution systems, motors, drives, and PLC systems.
Proficiency interpreting circuit diagrams, using electrical modeling software, and applying data analytics to evaluate electrical-system performance.
Willing and able to travel to other sites as needed.

Nice To Haves

Experience with advanced diagnostic tools and condition monitoring systems.
Knowledge of Reliability fundamentals.
Effective communication skills – capability to provide credible, clear notification with supporting data with the right level of urgency.
Ability to influence the organization to deliver results.
Certification in electrical power systems or compliance (PSE, AEE, CESCP, NFPA or equivalent).

Responsibilities

Leverage data to identify and diagnose potential or existing issues within electrical equipment, ultimately contributing to predictive maintenance and preventing costly downtime.
Remotely diagnose issues, such as insulation degradation, overheating, corrosion, and mechanical fatigue.
Communicate findings and provide recommendations for corrective actions to the site teams.
Collaborate with site teams, operations personnel, and engineers to implement solutions and improve equipment reliability.
Contribute to the development of equipment maintenance strategies based on the asset data.
Manage and maintain electrical data that supports the analytical applications.
Assist with failure analysis of electrical equipment to determine root causes of failure and help determine solutions to prevent recurrence.