Maintenance Technician

Your Job

Koch Fertilizer, LLC is seeking a proactive and skilled Maintenance Technician to support the safe, compliant, and efficient operation of our fertilizer shipping and storage terminal located in Fort Dodge, IA.

This role is focused on troubleshooting, maintaining, and operating critical mechanical and physical systems related to fertilizer products, with an emphasis on anhydrous ammonia processes.

This role operates on a 4/10s schedule with overtime and on call as needed Monday - Thursday



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*This role is eligible for a $3,000 sign on bonus

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Our Benefits Package Includes:


* Competitive compensation with bonus eligibility and paid vacation


* 401(k) plan featuring company contributions and matching


* Comprehensive health benefits including medical, dental, and vision


* Tuition reimbursement and professional development opportunities


* Supportive work environment focused on safety, diversity, and employee wellbeing

Our Team

Koch Fertilizer is one of the world's largest producers and distributors of fertilizers.

Together with our affiliates, we are a global provider of value-added solutions for the agriculture, turf and ornamental, energy and chemical markets.

We are a wholly owned subsidiary of Koch Industries.

See the latest ways we're creating value for our customers and doing more with less at kochfertilizer.com.

What You Will Do


* Champion the Principle Based Management philosophy to develop the capability of the maintenance team.

Drive culture within the team.


* Embracing and adhering to all facility safe work policies, practices, and regulations


* Troubleshoot, maintain, and repair equipment to achieve optimal performance levels using precision maintenance best practices, tools, and techniques.


* Performing preventative and corrective maintenance on industrial process equipment.


* Applying problem solving methods to identify the root cause and eliminate failures.


* Cross-training and assisting in maintenance and partnering with operations.


* Working with the operations and maintenance teams to identify and prioritize maintenance needs.


* Experiment with new technologies, systems/solutions, and workflows to challenge the status-quo, expand the knowledge of fleet and team, and provide optionality to the process.


* Improve, develop, and implement maintenance process improvements and efficiencies.


* Anticipated travel up to 10% for trainings, collaboration, and support of other sites.

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)


* Hands-on experience in mechanical and/or electrical troubleshooting and repair


* Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook).


* Valid Driver's license

Physical Requirements:


* Ability to meet physical demands, including:



* Lifting and carrying up to 50 lbs.


* Pushing/pulling up to 75 lbs.


* Climb stairs, ladders, ladders on vessels and columns, ladders associated with scaffolds more th...