Industrial Maintenance and Operations Technician

Your Job

Koch Fertilizer, LLC is looking to hire a self-driven Industrial Maintenance and Operations Technician to join the fertilizer shipping and storage terminal located in Marshalltown, IA. This position is responsible for operating and maintaining an anhydrous ammonia terminal consisting of shipping, receiving and storage.

This is a flexible day shift position, Monday - Friday and may include some over-night travel to other terminals. The successful candidate will be willing and able to work a rotating 24 hour on-call schedule and report to on-call requests within 45 minutes of the terminal.

Our Benefits Package Includes:

• $5,000 sign on bonus!
• Bonus eligible
• Automatic 401K company contribution with competitive match program
• Excellent Health benefits
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Growth Opportunities

Our Team

Koch Fertilizer, LLC owns network of storage and terminal assets across the Midwest responsible for storage and shipment of anhydrous ammonia and other fertilizer products to customers for agricultural and industrial use.

What You Will Do

• 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 System (CMMS)

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)

• Previous industrial experience
• Valid Driver's license
• Must be willing and able to live within 45 minutes of the terminal

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to be medically approved to participate in the respiratory protection and HAZWOPER programs
• Ability to push/pull up to 75lbs
• Ability to lift/carry up to 50lbs
• Ability to grip up to 30lbs
• Ability to climb stairs, ladders, and work at heights up to 100ft
• Ability to work outdoors in various types of weather
• Ability to sit, stand or kneel as needed
• Ability to wear full Level A Personal Protective Equipment while performing the job duties
• Ability to have unassisted physical mobility around a terminal

What Will Put You Ahead

• Previous experience working in an ammonia, chemical, refinery environment, or comparable military experience and has some exposure to electrical or instrumentation work
• Certification/Associates Degree (Maintenance, Mechanical, etc.) or higher
• Experience using a Computer Maintenance Management System (CMMS)
• Experience with water treatment, boiler operations, and basic mechanical equipment repair
• Experience rebuilding pumps, compressors or valves

At Koch companies, we are entrepreneurs. This means we openly challenge the status quo, find new ways to create value and get rewarded for our individual contributions. Any compensation range provided for a role is an estimate determined by available market data. The actual amount may be higher or lower than the range provided considering each candidate's knowledge, skills, abilities, and geographic location. If you have questions, please speak to your recruiter about the flexibility and detail of our compensation philosophy.

Hiring Philosophy

All Koch companies value diversity of thought, perspectives, aptitudes, experiences, and backgrounds. We are Military Ready and Second Chance employers. Learn more about our hiring philosophy here .

Who We Are

As a Koch Ag & Energy Solutions company, Koch Fertilizer delivers a full line of fertilizers designed to boost crop performance and help growers reach their yields. Our team also brings logistical expertise and a wide range of invaluable services, from delivered freight and logistics capabilities to online shipment tracking.

At Koch, employees are empowered to do what they do best to make life better. Learn how our business philosophy helps employees unleash their potential while creating value for themselves and the company.

Our Benefits

Our goal is for each employee, and their families, to live fulfilling and healthy lives. We provide essential resources and support to build and maintain physical, financial, and emotional strength - focusing on overall wellbeing so you can focus on what matters most. Our benefits plan includes - 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. Specific eligibility criteria is set by the applicable Summary Plan Description, policy or guideline and benefits may vary by geographic region. If you have questions on what benefits apply to you, please speak to your recruiter.

Additionally, everyone has individual work and personal needs. We seek to enable the best work environment that helps you and the business work together to produce superior results.

Equal Opportunities

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. Except where prohibited by state law, some offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test. This employer uses E-Verify. Please click here for additional information.