Industrial Maintenance Technician

Your Job

Koch Fertilizer, LLC is now hiring a self-driven Industrial Maintenance Technician for our Sergeant Bluff, IA Facility.

You will be responsible for troubleshooting and maintaining physical/mechanical systems and will perform duties to ensure the safe, compliant, and reliable operation of the terminal.

Our Benefits Package Includes:


* Annual Operations Incentive Program


* Automatic 401K company contribution along with competitive match program


* Excellent Health benefits


* Tuition Reimbursement


* Opportunity for advancement



*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 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, dry fertilizer and UAN storage, loading/unloading systems


* Work with full life cycle of ammonia/UAN/dry fertilizer processes including refrigeration, gas fired heating, instrumentation, PLC control systems, pumps, motors, conveyers, belts and loading/unloading 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


* Proficient using Microsoft Suite products


* Willing to live within 45 minutes of the facility


* Valid Driver's License

Physical Requirements:


* Ability to be medically approved to participate in the respiratory protection and HAZWOPER programs


* Ability to wear a gas mask type respirator while performing job duties


* Ability to lift/carry up to 50lbs


* Ability to push/pull up to 135lbs


* Ability to grip up to 30lbs


* Ability to climb stairs/ladders to work at heights of 25-100 ft while wearing a full-face mask type respirator and full Level A Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

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


* Previous leadership experience

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