Operations and Maintenance Technician

Koch Industries • Garner, IA

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About The Position

Koch Fertilizer, LLC is now hiring a self-driven Operations and Maintenance Technician for our Garner, IA facility. Koch Fertilizer, LLC owns a network of anhydrous ammonia terminals across the Midwest, responsible for receiving, storage and shipment of anhydrous ammonia and other fertilizer products to customers for agricultural and industrial use. This is a flexible day shift position, Monday - Friday and may include some over-night travel to other terminals. When on call, the successful candidate must be able to report to the terminal within 45 minutes.

Requirements

• Previous industrial experience
• Valid Driver's license
• Willing to live within 45 minutes of the facility
• Ability to be medically approved to participate in the respiratory protection and HAZWOPER programs
• Ability to work in various types of weather conditions
• Ability to lift/carry up to 50lbs
• Ability to push/pull up to 75lbs
• Ability to grip up to 30lbs
• Ability to climb stairs/ladders to work at heights of up to 100 ft while wearing a full-face mask type respirator and full Level A Personal Protective Equipment

Nice To Haves

• Certification/associate degree (Maintenance, Mechanical, etc.), or higher, OR Instrumentation & Electrical experience within an industrial/Military environment
• Previous experience working in an ammonia, chemical, or refinery environment
• Experience with PLC troubleshooting, repair, or installation
• Experience rebuilding pumps, compressors, or valves

Responsibilities

• Learn and champion the Principled Based Management philosophy to develop the capability of the operations team
• Monitor Terminal operating parameters and identify opportunities for corrections and improvement
• Leverage technology and operating systems to gather and interpret critical data points
• Assist with work permitting, Lock Out/Tag Out (LOTO), daily work scheduling and adhering to operational procedures
• Develop and maintain operations excellence and process optimization of the terminal, process safety, personal safety, environmental compliance, product quality and other applicable areas of compliance
• Conduct maintenance on terminal equipment
• Troubleshoot, maintain, and operate ammonia refrigeration and loading systems
• Work with full life cycle of ammonia including refrigeration, gas fired heating, instrumentation, PLC control systems, pumps, motors and loading processes
• Manage daily maintenance work and inspection activities utilizing a Computerized Maintenance Management

Benefits

• Annual Operations Incentive Bonus Program
• Competitive 401K with competitive match program and company contribution
• Excellent Health benefits
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Opportunities to travel and work in different cities and states
• Growth Opportunities
• Medical, dental, vision, flexible spending and health savings accounts, life insurance, ADD, disability, retirement, paid vacation/time off, educational assistance, and may also include infertility assistance, paid parental leave and adoption assistance

What This Job Offers

• Industry: Plastics and Rubber Products Manufacturing