Operations and Maintenance Technician

Your Job

Koch Fertilizer, LLC is now hiring a self-driven Operations and Maintenance Technician for our Garner, IA facility.

Koch Fertilizer, LLC owns a network of anhydrous ammonia terminals across the Midwest, responsible for receiving, 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


* Competitive 401K with competitive match program and company contribution


* Excellent Health benefits


* Tuition Reimbursement


* Opportunities to travel and work in different cities and states


* Growth Opportunities



*This is a flexible day shift position, Monday - Friday and may include some over-night travel to other terminals.

When on call, the successful candidate must be able to report to the terminal within 45 minutes.

Our Team

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.

What You Will Do



* Learn and c hampion the Principled Based Management philosophy to develop the capability of the operations team


* 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

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)



* Previous industrial experience


* Valid Driver's license


* Willing to live within 45 minutes of the facility

Physical Requirements:



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


* Ability to work in various types of weather conditions


* Ability to lift/carry up to 50lbs


* Ability to push/pull up to 75lbs


* Ability to grip up to 30lbs


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

What Will Put You Ahead



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