Koch Industries

Your Job

Koch Fertilizer Wever, LLC is looking for a Rotating Equipment Engineer to join our Asset Integrity team in Wever, Iowa. This individual will be responsible for rotating equipment reliability efforts at the site. You will be responsible for supporting and optimizing the performance of rotating equipment across our operations, contributing to continuous improvement initiatives, and upholding our commitment to safety and sustainability.

Our Team

You will be joining a dedicated and collaborative team of engineers and technical professionals who are passionate about innovation and excellence in the fertilizer industry. Our team values diverse perspectives and encourages knowledge sharing to drive the best outcomes. You will work closely with cross-functional teams, including operations, maintenance, and project management, to deliver top-tier engineering solutions.

What You Will Do

• Maintenance & Reliability Optimization: Develop and implement predictive and preventative maintenance (PM) strategies to enhance equipment reliability and extend asset life.
• Performance Monitoring, Analysis, & Troubleshooting: Manage condition monitoring, analyze performance, troubleshoot, identify failure trends, determine bad actors, and develop corrective action plans. Conduct root cause analysis (RCAs) and support management of change processes.
• Collaboration: Collaborate with cross-functional teams to execute projects aimed at improving plant efficiency and reducing operational costs. Work closely with production, maintenance, and service teams to understand failure modes and effects and develop mitigation plans.
• Technical Support & Implementation: Provide technical support in project development, turnaround scope identification, QA/QC, installation, commissioning, start-up, and work activities on all rotating equipment upgrades, repairs, and new installations

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)

• Two or more years of experience working with rotating equipment in an industrial setting
• A bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or another technical field.
• Willing and able to meet all physical requirements:

o Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions.

o Bending, kneeling, lifting up to 50 pounds.

o Ability to climb straight ladders. Some work may require heights in excess of 100 feet.

o Wearing industrial chemical plant uniforms and PPE as required.

What Will Put You Ahead

• Fertilizer or petrochemical manufacturing experience.
• CMRP Certification or similar certification.
• Cat I or II Vibration certification
• Strong knowledge of root cause analysis and experience facilitating the process
• Understanding of ASME and API standards as it relates to equipment repairs and design

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. (For Illinois E-Verify information click here, aquí, or tu).