Project Controls Analyst

Koch•Wichita, KS

9d•Hybrid

About The Position

Koch Ag & Energy Solutions (KAES) is seeking a Project Controls Analyst to collaborate with Turnaround and Project teams across KAES sites. This role will leverage integrated processes, systems, and data to analyze performance, forecast results, and guide adjustments to achieve competitive cost outcomes. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in influencing partnerships, executing change management strategies, and implementing best practices. They will successfully collaborate and develop mutually beneficial relationships. This position will be based at our main campus in Wichita, Kansas. Up to 25% of travel will be required for this role to our business sites in the US and Canada.

Requirements

Willingness to travel up to 25% to our business sites in the US and Canada.
Experience collaborating with cross-functional teams.
Experience in developing and maintaining mutually beneficial relationships.
Experience regularly adapting to and quickly learning new processes, technologies, or systems within a fast-paced environment.
Experience in analyzing data and influencing profitable business decisions.
Experience prioritizing daily tasks to optimize value creation and support stakeholder interests.

Nice To Haves

Experience in cost management practices like forecasting, change management, WBS/CBS buildup, and risk management.
Experience in Turnaround or Capital projects within industrial or construction settings.
Experience with project, reporting and analytics software such as Alteryx, Redshift, Tableau, PowerBI, etc.
Familiarity with tools like EcoSys, Maximo, or @Risk.

Responsibilities

Collaborate with Project and Turnaround teams to align on cost management plans, partnering with teams to deliver predictable and competitive outcomes.
Apply Koch's Principle Based Management principles to cost management practices.
Build strong relationships and be a preferred partner.
Partner with stakeholders to develop forecasts, analyze cost variances, derive insights, and influence outcomes.
Align team cost structures with execution plans and KAES standards.
Improve data integrity through consistent application of KAES frameworks.
Support risk optimization and change management throughout the project lifecycle.
Proactively challenge the status quo and drive continuous improvement.