Operations Technician

Your Job

Koch Fertilizer, LLC is seeking a motivated and self-driven Operations Technician to join our Ammonia Terminal in Walton, IN.

This individual will be responsible for operations and maintenance of an anhydrous ammonia terminal consisting of receipt of ammonia from pipeline, ammonia refrigeration & storage, ammonia heating and assisting with the loading of ammonia transports.

Our Benefits Package Includes:


* Incentive bonuses eligible


* Automatic 401K company contribution along with competitive match program


* Excellent Health benefits


* Tuition Reimbursement

Must be willing to work extended hours as required and be on a rotating 24 hour on-call schedule nights and weekends.

The successful candidate will be able to report to on call requests within 45 minutes of the terminal reporting location.

This position will include travel up to 10%.

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, storage, and loading system


* Work with full life cycle of ammonia processes including refrigeration, gas fired heating, instrumentation, and PLC control systems, pumps, motors, and loading product


* Operate through safe work practices while storing and moving products by following environmental standards to ensure continuous compliance


* Train customers how to safely load anhydrous ammonia


* Work with different computer systems and applications


* Perform general housekeeping and grounds maintenance


* Assist the Terminal Leader with compliance documentation

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)



* Experience or training in the installation, maintenance, operations and troubleshootin g of electronic control and process systems


* Willing 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 wear a gas mask type respirator while performing the physical job duties as outlined


* Ability to lift and carry up to 50lbs


* Ability to push/pull up to 75lbs


* Ability to grip up to 30lbs


* Ability to work outdoors in all types of weather


* Ability to sit, stand or kneel as needed


* Ability to climb stairs, ladders and work at heights of approximately 80-100ft while wearing a full-face mask type respirator and full Level A Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)


* Ability to be occasionally exposed to fumes/airborne particles

What Will Put You Ahead


* Certification/Associates Degree (Maintenance, Mechanical, etc.), or higher


* Previous experience working in an ammonia, chemical, or refinery environment


* Water treatment, boiler operations, and basic mechanical equi...