Your Job
Koch Fertilizer, LLC is now hiring a self-driven Operations Technician for our Trilla, IL Facility. 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.
Our Benefits Package Includes:
- Annual Operations Incentive bonus Program
- Automatic 401K company contribution along with competitive match program
- Excellent Health benefits
- Tuition Reimbursement
This is a flexible day shift position, Monday - Friday and may include some over-night travel to other terminals. The successful candidate will be able to report to on call requests within 45 minutes of the terminal reporting location.
Our Team
Koch Fertilizer, LLC owns a 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
- Troubleshoot, maintain, and operate ammonia refrigeration system and loading system
- Work with full life cycle of ammonia including refrigeration, gas fired heating, instrumentation, PLC control systems, pumps, motors and loading processes
- Operate through safe work practices while storing and moving products by following environmental standards to ensure continuous compliance
Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)
- Experience with mechanical and/or electrical system troubleshooting and repair
- Experience with procedures, safety and environmental risks in an operations environment
Physical Requirements:
- Ability to be medically approved to participate in the respiratory protection and HAZWOPER programs
- Ability to wear a full-face mask type respirator and full Level A Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) while performing the job duties
- Ability to work in all types of weather
- Ability to lift/carry up to 50lbs
- Ability to push/pull up to 75 lbs
What Will Put You Ahead
- Certification/Associates 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
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 visit the following website for additional information: http://www.kochcareers.com/doc/Everify.pdf