Operations Technician

Your Job

Koch Fertilizer, LLC is now hiring a self-driven Operations Technician to join our team in Huntington, IN.

The successful candidate will support the team, maintenance and operations of an anhydrous ammonia terminal.

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.

Our Benefits Package Includes:



* Annual incentive bonus program


* Competitive 401k with employer match


* Excellent Health benefits


* Tuition Reimbursement

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

This position will work a rotating 24 hour, on-call schedule during nights and weekends.

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

What You Will Do



* Troubleshoot, maintain, and operate ammonia refrigeration, storage, loading/unloading systems


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


* Perform general housekeeping and grounds maintenance


* Assist the Terminal Leader with compliance documentation

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)



* Must live within 45 minutes of the facility


* Must have a valid driver's license

Physical Requirements:



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


* Ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs


* Ability to push/pull up to 75 lbs


* Ability to grip up to 30 lbs


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


* Ability to work outdoors in various types of weather


* Ability to wear a gas mask type respirator

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


* Water treatment, boiler operations, and basic mechanical equipment repair experience

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The actual amount may be higher or lower than the range provided considering each candidate's knowledge, skills, ...